Things To Do
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Aurora's original Fire Station, built in 1894.
Fox Valley Winery Inc.
All wines are made in-house!
Brookfield Zoo
There will be special Boo! At the Zoo events on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to say "hello!" to the giraffes for K&M! Located ~45 minutes away from Downtown Aurora.
Keller’s Farmstand
Check out their Fall Festivities on Saturdays and Sundays; apple- and pumpkin-picking are available daily! Located about ~20 minutes away from Downtown Aurora.
DuPage Children's Museum
Pre-registration is recommend to secure your spot, especially on weekends and holidays. Located ~25 minutes away from Downtown Aurora.
Kohl Children's Museum
A great kid-friendly activity if you find yourself on the North Shore. The Water Works exhibit is Kirsten's favorite! Located ~1 hour away from Downtown Aurora.
Hardware Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery
Hardware serves over 400 types of whiskey from around the world; pace yourself accordingly!
Oakbrook, IL - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou's is our favorite for deep dish pizza! This particular location is eat-in, but there are some take-out only Lou's locations closer to the hotel and venue.
Naperville Riverwalk
1.75 mile trail along the DuPage River. Located ~20 minutes away from Downtown Aurora.
Fox River Trail
Cross the Riveredge Park Pedestrian Bridge (behind the Holiday Inn) to walk or bike along the Fox River.