Sports Zone Dome & Family Fun Center 100 Business Route 30, Aurora, IL 60503, 630-820-8624, This year round, fun family center has something for everyone and features Chicagoland's first golf dome, as well as the longest go-kart track in the Western Suburbs. The center also offers state-of-the-art batting cages, the largest indoor driving range in the area, an 18 hole miniature golf course, and party facilities.  more... 

Swimming Stones Located at Corner of Stolp Avenue & Benton Street, 630-906-0654, Aurora's infamous kinetic water sculpture which was sculpted by Christian Tobin, this sculpture combines art with the laws of physics that enable giant stones to rock, spin, and swivel on a cushion of water.

Hollywood Casino One New York Street Bridge, Aurora, IL 60506, 630-801-1234, 800-888-7777, Chicagoland's biggest and best casino complex, this riverboat gaming facility offers 1,150 loose slots, 24 hot table games, and live poker, all on a 53,000 square-foot single level. High action tables, such as blackjack, Caribbean stud poker, craps, roulette, and mini baccarat, are also available, as well as a pavilion which contains two restaurants and an astounding collection of movie memorabilia. more... 

Farnsworth House 14520 River Road, Aurora, IL 60545, Located in Plano, 630-552-8622, The first and most celebrated domestic structure designed by Mies van der Rohe after his arrival to the United States, this modernist's masterpiece is nestled on the banks of the Fox River and features a 60 acre estate complete with a sculpture park.  more... 

Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (circa 1877) 23 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505, 630-906-0654, This Gothic Revival building stands as a memorial for the Grand Army of the Republic and it features a military memorabilia collection, including a wide range of Civil War artifacts. 

Heritage Hall and Chapel on the Green (circa 1855) 107 West Centre Street, Aurora, IL 60560, Located in Yorkville, 630-553-6777, The Kendall County Historical Society’s chapel is the oldest church building in Kendrall County and it is adorned with stained glass windows and a restored 1899 pipe organ. The adjacent hall houses local artifacts, including photographs, maps, and clothing. 

Little White School Museum (circa 1854) Located at Jackson & Polk Streets in Oswego, 630-554-2999, Originally constructed as a church, this Greek Revival building also served as a schoolhouse for nearly 50 years. It now houses thousands of artifacts and photos, primarily from the area encompassed by Oswego School District 308 boundaries.

Lyon Farm and Village Located on Dunbar Lane in Yorkville, 630-553-6777, A wide variety of interesting, historic buildings and artifacts that trace the history of Kendall County can be found at this village where visitors can learn about native prairie grasses found around the farm and enjoy a variety of history oriented special events. more...

Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago 1145 West Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506, 630-844-2252, One of the only three Sri Venkateswara Hindu temples in the United States, this temple has been serving the Indian community since 1983. more... 

Walter Payton's Roundhouse Complex (circa 1855-1865) 205 North Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505, 630-892-0034, The oldest existing limestone roundhouse in the nation, Chicago Bear legend Walter Payton renovated this historic roundhouse into a complex that contains America's Brewpub, America's Brewing Company, America's Banquets, the Walter Payton Museum, and an open air entertainment courtyard.  more... 

William Tanner House Museum (circa 1856) 305 Cedar Street, Aurora, IL 60506, 630-897-9029, This historic Italianate house was once owned by prominent merchant William Tanner and it is now home to the Aurora Historical Museum, which offers tours of the fully furnished home. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places house and features high ceilings, oak grained woodwork, ornate plaster decoration, and antique furnishings. 

Aurora History Center 305 Cedar Street, Aurora, IL 60506, Located Next to the William Tanner House, 630-897-9029, Documentary and research materials dating from the 1830s to the present, including letters, legal documents, books, and maps, are displayed at this center that also features a historic photographic collection. 

African-American Heritage Museum 126 South Kendall Street, Aurora, IL 60506, 630-375-0657, A magnificent sculpture garden by self-taught artist Dr. Charles Smith that is dedicated to the contributions and experiences of African -Americans is featured at this museum which also contains memorials to the 4,000 African-Americans who died in Vietnam, as well as memorials to victims of the Rwanda tragedy and the whites that helped with the Underground Railroad.  

Air Classics Museum of Aviation 43W77 Route 30, Aurora, IL 60554, Located at Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove, 630-466-0888, This museum contains all types of vintage military and training planes, as well as displays of aviation uniforms and memorabilia and an exciting array of hands-on exhibits. Expert tour guides offers tours for groups Tuesday through Sundays. more...

Aurora Art and History Center 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505, 630-906-0650, Formed in 1906 to preserve and promote the history of Aurora, this museum contains three floors of changing exhibitions, as well as a great collection of photographs, books, maps, and other memorabilia. A museum and gift shop which carries an array of historic and art gifts is also on site. 

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 North Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505, 630-892-1572, An exhibit of the Great Chicago Fire, as well as uniforms and photographs, are on display at this museum that is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting the artifacts and history of Aurora and surrounding area fire departments. more... 

Blackberry Farm's Pioneer Village 100 South Barnes Road, Aurora, IL 60506, 630-892-1550, Situated on 55 scenic acres, this living history museum is complete with a lake, ponds, a meandering stream, an arboretum with over 200 varieties of trees, and historic agricultural gardens. The village contains five large museum collections and visitors can enjoy period craft demonstrations, train and hay rides, and a gift shop while at this village.

Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures 347 South Gladstone Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506, Located at Aurora University, 630-844-5656, Containing a collection of over 6,000 items of Native American arts, artifacts, and related materials donated by the Schingoethes, this museum explores historical and contemporary Native American cultures of North America through hands-on and interactive exhibits for all ages. An extensive Native American reference library is also on site. more... 

Aurora West Forest Preserve Between Galena Boulevard & Route 56, Aurora, IL 60506, Located on Hankes Road, 630-232-5980, This preserve features over 40 acres of mature woodland with large oak trees, a diverse assortment of native shrubs, and a wet soil valley.

Bliss Woods Forest Preserve 5S660 Bliss Road, Aurora, IL 60554, Located in Sugar Grove, 630-232-5980, Get a glimpse at the natural environment that existed in this area before European settlers arrived while at this 285 nature preserve where you will find plant species numbering more than 240, with some found nowhere else in the county. The woods are a haven for animals and the preserve includes a campground, picnic spots, and recreation areas.

Phillips Park Located on Smith Boulevard, 630-898-7228, This 280 acre mammouth park has a wide variety of recreational features, including picnic facilities, a children's playground, waterfalls, sunken gardens, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, bike trails, ice skating, hiking, fishing, an 18 hole golf course, a zoo, and an aquatic center.

Phillips Park Zoo 901 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora, IL 60505, 630-978-4700, An educational experience for students, groups, and citizens is provided at this zoo where animals are kept in a safe environment and natural habitats to the best extent possible. Visitors of the zoo will see animals such as wolves, foxes, otters, elk, goats, pot-bellied pigs, swans, ducks, birds, and reptiles. Tours of the zoo are also available. more...

SciTech Hands-On Museum 18 West Benton, Aurora, IL 60506, 630-859-3434, More than 200 exhibits on light, magnetism, weather, math, physics, and chemistry can be found at this fun and entertaining science museum which encourages people of all ages to explore, discover, and experiment with the exhibits. An outdoor science park is also on site which features a virtual reality experience. more... 

Aurora Downtown Walking Tour 44 West Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506, 630-897-5581, Take an informative and intriguing self-guided tour of Aurora's historic downtown and see numerous historic buildings and sites. Tour brochures are available at the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.