Aurora Illinois
is a great place to visit. The First Friday of every month the Downtown area has a free event in the evenings filled with art, music, great food and theater. Aurora is home to the Phillips Park Zoo, Paramount Theater/Art Center and the Hollywood Casino. Aurora is located approximately 10 miles from Naperville, IL.
Phillips Park Zoo is perfect for kids and families. Admission is free and the zoo has approximately 100 animals including, reptiles, hawks,cougars, wolves and bald eagles. Children can complete a scavenger hunt while there. Phillips Park Zoo also offers guided group tours.
The historic Paramount Theatre/Art Center hosts films, Broadway plays, comedy shows, concerts and so much more. The theater is available to rent for private events, including corporate business meetings and the perfect dream wedding.
The Hollywood Casino has over 1,000 slots to choose from and traditional table games like blackjack, poker, craps and roulette. The casino also offers many delicious food options from Fairbanks steak, Take 2 Deli and the Epic Buffet filled with seafood, pasta and dessert. The Hollywood Casino also has a variety of live music on its Center Stage.