Aurora Public Library
Total Holdings - 528,155
Items Checked Out Per Year - 1,417,867
Visitors Per Year - 1,099,293
Attractions
Blackberry Farm - 100 S. Barnes Rd., 630 892-1550. Living history museum where pioneer life is re-created through demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Hollywood Casino - 1 W New York St., 630 801-1234. 53,000-sq-ft casino with slots and table games as well as entertainment and dining.
Paramount Theatre - 23 E Galena Blvd., 630 896-6666. Historical theatre providing entertainment such as dance, music, theatre and community events.
RiverEdge Park - 360 N Broadway, 630 896-6666. The 30-acre grounds of this venue hosts an array of outdoor activities including concerts and special events.
Museums
Aurora Regional Fire Museum - 53 N Broadway St., 630 892-1572. Variety of interactive exhibits featuring firefighter gear and history.
David L. Pierce Art & History Center - 20 E Downer Pl., 630 256-3340, 630 906-0650. Aurora Public Art Commission hosts rotating exhibits with a variety of arts. History Center features collections of historical memorabilia.
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall - 23 E Downer Pl., 630 256-3340. Built as a memorial for Civil War Veterans, the hall celebrates the history of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures - Located on the campus of Aurora University, 630 844-7844. Closed until 2015 to complete a move to the university’s new Welcome Center. Features a variety of exhibits and art celebrating America’s native people groups.
SciTech Hands on Museum - 18 W Benton St., 630 859-3434. Interactive science and technology center with over 200 exhibits.
William Tanner House - 305 Cedar St., 630 906-0650. Home to the Aurora Historical Society featuring photos, books, maps and more dating back to the 1830s.
Education
Aurora University - 347 S Gladstone. 630 844-5533. Offers 40 undergraduate majors, 18 master’s programs, as well as doctorate and certificate programs at multiple campuses.
Waubonsee Community College - 18 S River St., 630 585-7900. Offers a variety of degree and training programs, as well as personal and professional learning.
Recreation
Kidz Fun Land - 2109 Fox Valley Center Dr., 630 585-1505. Indoor play facility designed to educate young kids while providing stimulating entertainment.
Phillips Park Aquatic Center - 828 Montgomery Rd., 630 851-8686. Outdoor waterpark with slides, volleyball courts and lap-lane swimming.
Phillips Park & Zoo - 1000 Ray Moses Dr., 630 256-3861. Attractions include Mastodon Gallery, Sunken Garden, 18-hole golf course and range, and a zoo featuring 100-plus animals.
Splash Country Water Park - 195 S Barnes Rd., 630 906-7981. Water park with slides, a lazy river and sand volleyball courts.
Vaughan Athletic & Aquatic Center - 2121 W Indian Trail. 630 907-1931. Four-court multi-use fieldhouse, 200+ piece fitness center, nine indoor tennis courts, and an indoor water park,with slides, eight-lane lap pool and warm water therapy pool.
