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HCA 0786 AACVB AD 2016.indd 1 3/17/16 9:57 AM our towns GoGuide About the Area 4 Aurora 5 Batavia 6 Big Rock 6 Hinckley 7 Montgomery 7 North Aurora 8 Plano 9 On the Cover: Raging Waves Waterpark. Family fun awaits in the Aurora Area. Three outdoor waterparks, Sugar Grove 9 extensive biking trails and outdoor recreation coupled with world-class attractions and insane shopping opportunities just west of in the Fox River Valley. Sandwich 10

Municipal Partners: Yorkville 11 City of Aurora; City of Batavia; Village of Big Rock; Village of Hinckley; Village of Montgomery; Village of North Aurora; City of Plano; City of Sandwich; Village of Sugar Grove and the United City of Yorkville.

Photo Credits: Air Classics Museum of Aviation, Aliano’s Ristorante, All Spoked Up, Andie Groff, Aurora our amenities Downtown, Baymont Inn & Suites, Big Rock Plowman’s Park Board, Blackstone Bar & Grill, Bliss Creek Golf Club, Bull Moose Bar & Grill, Cedardell Golf Club, Colonial Where 2 Go 12 Café Aurora, Dale Hazlewood, Ed Peterson, Edward Weiland Photography, Eric Schaaf, Esther’s Place, Fermilab, Fireside Grille, , Fox Valley Park District, Full Waterparks 17 Armour Studios, Funway Entertainment Center, Gaetano’s Batavia, Hampton Inn Yorkville, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora/Naperville, Hollywood Casino Aurora, Hopvine Where 2 Play 18 Brewing Co., Jalisco Tacos Autentico, Jeff Goldberg, Jesse Derber, K. Hollis Jewelers, Katrina Cruchett, Kiss the Sky, La France Bakery, Liz Lauren, Mike McGreevy, More Polish Golf 21 Pottery, Natasha Lehrer Lewis, North Aurora Days, North Aurora Hotel Inn & Suites, Northern Hunting & Fishing Days, Orchard Valley Golf Course, Paramount Theatre, Farmers Markets 23 Paul Burd, , Pie Boss, Plano Synergy, Prindi’s Antique Mall, Quality Inn, Raging Waves Waterpark, Reidar Hahn, Roxanne Cann, Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sarah Where 2 Shop 24 Garner-Brown, SciTech Hands On Museum, Sky Zone Aurora, Staybridge Suites Aurora, Sugar Grove Family Fun Center, Sunday at Sandwich Antiques Show, Super 8 Aurora, Antique Treasures 28 Super 8 Yorkville, Susan Moody, Thai Village, The Chocolate Shoppe, The Homestead 1854, Thomas J. King Photography, Timber Creek Inn & Suites, Turf Room, Two Brothers Hidden Gems 30 Roundhouse, Waubonsee Community College, Yak Shack. Dining 32 © 2016 by the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without the written permission of the AACVB is prohibited. 6/1/40M. Every Festivals & Events 40 attempt has been made to verify the information contained in this publication. The AACVB assumes no liability for incorrect, omitted or outdated information contained herein. Top Kids Attractions 44 To assure a safe and happy trip, please call ahead to confirm information. Meetings 50 Stay the Night 52 Area Map 58

Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 43 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506 Phone: 630.256.3190 enjoyaurora.com

Cort Carlson, Executive Director Ellen Mueller, Administrative Assistant Pete Garlock, Director of Sales Amanda Johnson, Marketing Intern Malcolm Wolf Inc., Guide Design D&B Graphics, Guide Printing EnjoyAurora.com 3 Ten Communities, One Destination The Aurora Area Aurora Batavia Big Rock Hinckley Montgomery North Aurora Plano

WELCOME Sandwich to the Aurora Area of Illinois, 10 communities distinct in character and charm yet unified by their ideal placement in the Fox River Sugar Grove Valley. You’ll discover a blend of wide-open spaces filled with year-round outdoor adventure, coupled with designer outlet shopping, waterpark excitement, renowned architecture, Yorkville Broadway series theater, casino gaming and live entertainment. It’s all here in the Aurora Area!

4 Aurora Area Go Guide Second largest city in Illinois Aurora

Above: Buddy Guy at Blues on the Fox at RiverEdge Park; Gaming action at Hollywood Casino-Aurora. Below: Fun in Downtown Aurora.

CITY OF AURORA The second largest city in Illinois is not only home to Chicago Premium Outlets, the ultimate shopping destination, but is the area’s epicenter of live entertainment! The historic Paramount Theatre provides world-class entertainment, including live dance, music and Broadway-caliber shows. The picturesque 30-acre RiverEdge Park is open year-round and is host to an array of seasonal top-name concerts, festivals and cultural events. Hollywood Casino Aurora is home to the largest poker venue in Illinois, along with headlining entertainment. Mingled with its hub of arts, fabulous attractions, annual events and outdoor adventure, Aurora has it all.

EnjoyAurora.com 5 The oldest city in Kane County Quaint agricultural small town Batavia Big Rock

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Big Rock Plowing Match festival.

CITY OF BATAVIA VILLAGE OF BIG ROCK The oldest city in Kane County, recently named Locals know this charming village with its rich one of the top 100 Best Small Cities in America by agricultural history and tradition as the best- CNNMoney.com, remains as picturesque as when kept secret around. Picturesque pastures, it made the cover of the Saturday Evening Post in peaceful neighborhoods and a big-hearted 1958. Once the leading windmill manufacturing community combine with century-old churches, community in the world, it pays homage with Victorian homes, breathtaking parks, forest historical windmills that dot the landscape. preserves and a 122-year-old annual Big Rock Batavia is a town filled with annual events Plowing Match to provide plenty of authentic including the 4th of July Fireworks, Windmill City Americana. You can invite serenity as you cast Festival and seasonal farmers market. Home a line at the fishing quarry, or experience a to Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, the refreshing and revitalizing weekend retreat at world-renowned center for high energy physics Esther’s Place, a fiber arts studio in an 1895 research. Batavia is filled with art, culture and Victorian style home. Big Rock still retains a hometown adventures. “get-away-from-it-all” atmosphere.

6 Aurora Area Go Guide Rural village with railroad roots Along the Fox River Hinckley Montgomery

Experience quintessential rural America in charming Hinckley. Scenic bike trails, canoeing and water activities along the Fox River.

VILLAGE OF HINCKLEY VILLAGE OF MONTGOMERY Francis Hinckley founded the community in the Recognized with a Governor’s Home Town Award 1870s, when a railway line was put down on the for the restoration and preservation of Settler’s prairie connecting it to the rest of the country. Cottage, the 1840s home of its enterprising Hinckley also has the distinction of being the founder, Daniel S. Gray, Montgomery is the location of the first Harlem Globetrotters away perfect location for fishing, biking and hiking game in 1927. Visitors come from far and near to along the Fox River. Each summer, Montgomery savor the barbeque at South Moon Barbeque or Fest brings together neighbors and friends to grab a bite at Dairy Joy, a little piece of heaven from throughout the area to enjoy a weekend where the treats are as sweet as the welcoming of old-fashioned family fun. Held the second smiles. Feel the exhilaration of soaring through weekend in August, highlights of the festival the skies in a high performance sailplane with include musical performances, carnival rides, the Windy City Soaring Association, located at a wide range of food vendors, free pony rides the Hinckley . Hinckley offers plenty of and petting zoo, a fishing derby, a car show down-home food and adventure. and a parade. Experience the beauty of scenic Montgomery.

EnjoyAurora.com 7 Crossroads on the Fox North Aurora

Above: Family-friendly bike trails and parks along the Fox River. Below: Peaceful riverfront parks; Red Oak Nature Center.

VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA Bike paths, picturesque views, and parks line the scenic Fox River with its rookeries of herons, ducks and songbirds. Explore Devil’s Cave, learn maple syruping, spot bald eagles and more at Red Oak Nature Center, with its 40 acres of lush forest and wildlife habitat. North Aurora is also home to North Aurora Days, a fun-filled weekend of activities, plus unique shopping and dining opportunities. North Aurora offers a growing culinary experience from classic home-style cooking to sustainable gastropub and is the home of Oberweis Dairy where you can see their famous ice cream being made while enjoying a frozen treat. North Aurora is located at the crossroads on the Fox.

8 Aurora Area Go Guide respite to urban life Lush and green Plano Sugar Grove

Farnsworth House. Bliss Creek Golf Club.

CITY OF PLANO VILLAGE OF SUGAR GROVE The Farnsworth House is architect Ludwig Sugar Grove is as sweet as the name suggests, Mies van der Rohe’s ultimate minimalist with its lush greenery, meandering roads and masterpiece. This stellar floor-to-ceiling small-town feel. Sugar Grove is named for the glass structure is one of the most significant many groves of sugar maples found in the area. examples of modernist residential architecture Enjoy a round of golf on emerald greens or visit in the world. Nearby Silver Springs State Fish the Sugar Grove Historical Society, housed in and Wildlife Area offers picnicking, fishing and the 1838 Bliss House Museum. Interact with hiking in summer, with ice fishing, sledding, ice the nearby Bliss Woods’ woodland habitats and skating and cross-country ski trails in winter. wetlands by hiking or biking on the Virgil L. The Homestead 1854 boutique inn is a tranquil Gilman Trail. Hometown fun is found at the respite from urban life. Warner Brothers and annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil in July with the DC Comics chose Plano to represent“Smallville” sweetest sweet corn and loads of family fun. in the 2013 Superman movie “Man of Steel” Life is as sweet as it gets in Sugar Grove! and is celebrated at the Superfest in August. Plan your next stellar trip to Plano!

EnjoyAurora.com 9 Charming town of antique treasures Sandwich

Above: Sandwich Opera House,1878; antiques at the Sunday at Sandwich Antiques Show. Below: Historic Stone Mill, 1856; Prindi’s Antique Mall.

CITY OF SANDWICH Since 1888 Sandwich has been home to the annual Sandwich Fair, voted the #1 County Fair in Illinois. In addition to the exciting midway, livestock judging and other fair events, it’s wonderful to simply stroll along the beautiful tree-lined grounds and historic buildings. Entertainment abounds in downtown Sandwich, from a bounty of antique and specialty shops to completely unique eateries and fine art performances. Enjoy dinner in the Bull Moose Bar & Grille’s 1893 Pullman Palace Car Company dining car, once used by President Roosevelt, or catch a show at the historic Sandwich Opera House featuring family-friendly theatre. You’ll be amazed in Sandwich!

10 Aurora Area Go Guide Vibrant festivals and history along the riverfront Yorkville

Above: Raging Waves Waterpark; The Chocolate Shoppe. Below: Nature thrives at Bicentennial Riverfront Park; historic Kendall County Courthouse, ca. 1864.

UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE Yorkville is home to the Marge Cline Whitewater Course, a state-of-the-art recreational facility, located in the heart of Yorkville’s downtown area at Bicentennial Riverfront Park. Whether you are a novice or an avid canoeist or kayaker, you’re sure to have a great experience! Local outfitters make Yorkville your launch site for Fox River Expeditions. The wet and wild fun continues at Raging Waves Waterpark, the largest outdoor waterpark in Illinois. Yorkville is also home to many festivals and celebrations such as the annual Hometown Days, Ribs on the River and Whitewater Festival, Kendall County Fair and Summer Solstice. Memories are endless in Yorkville!

EnjoyAurora.com 11 From Broadway-caliber theatre to whitewater kayaking, family friendly museums and world-class architecture, there are always places 2 go in the Aurora Area. 2 Where2Go 1

12 Aurora Area Go Guide Marge Cline Whitewater Course Yorkville Shoot the rapids with 1,100 feet of whitewater on the Fox River at Bicentennial Riverfront Park. 630.553.4357 yorkville.il.us

PAramount Theatre

AUrora Home to critically acclaimed Broadway series and top entertainers in a richly restored movie palace. 630.896.6666 paramountaurora.com 3

Hollywood Casino AUrora 4 High stakes gaming and hot casino action in the heart of downtown Aurora. Restaurants and Hollywood memorabilia. 630.801.1234 hollywoodcasinoaurora.com Farnsworth House Plano Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s residential masterpiece on the Fox River near Plano. A must see for the architecture buff. 630.552.0052 farnsworthhouse.org

RiverEdge Park AUrora 5 Chicago area’s newest outdoor concert venue is home to Blues on the Fox and summers of top big name concerts and events. 630.896.6666 riveredgeaurora.com

1. Paramount Theatre 2. Marge Cline Whitewater Course 3. Hollywood Casino 4. Farnsworth House 5. RiverEdge Park EnjoyAurora.com 13 Where 2 Go Building Aurora: Fermilab Law Office Pub & Music Hall in the Aurora Area Sears Houses Science & nature at its best! The Music venue, national talent, local 1908–1940, 136 Sears Roebuck only lab of its kind in the world craft beers. authenticated properties. Aurora, that is free and open to the public. 226 S. Bridge St., Yorkville one of the largest concentrations Performing arts and lectures. 630.465.0623 of Sears homes in the country. Self-guided tours. Groups by lawofficepub.com 630.256.3080 appointment. ARTS & aurora-il.org/historicpreservation/ Kirk Rd. and Pine St., Batavia Paramount Theatre sears_houses.php 630.840.3000 Home to a critically acclaimed ARCHITECTURE fnal.gov Broadway series, Art Deco movie Chapel on the Green & palace presents live entertainment Albright Theatre Heritage Hall Grand Army of the Republic by world-class performers, plays, Cutting-edge dramas, comedies 1855, Kendall County’s oldest Memorial Museum touring musicals and other special and family-friendly shows. church building adorned with 1878 monument to Aurora’s events. 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia stained glass windows and Civil War Veterans. Listed on 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora 630.406.8838 restored 1899 pipe organ. the National Register of Historic 630.896.6666 albrighttheatre.com 107 W. Center St., Yorkville Places. paramountaurora.com 630.553.5070 23 E. Downer Pl., Aurora Art at Aurora City Hall chapelonthegreen.org 630.256.3340 RiverEdge Park Display open Monday-Friday aurora-il.org/gar Your backyard away from home, 8 am - 5 pm. Comedy Shrine featuring the annual Blues on 44 E. Downer Pl., Aurora Chicagoland’s premier improv and Holbrook Mill the Fox Festival and Summer 630.256.3340 standup comedy theater. 1843, possibly oldest industrial Concert Series. auroradowntown.org/art 4034 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora structure in Kane County. First 360 N. Broadway, Aurora 630.585.0300 Friday’s Gallery at Allen + Pepa. 630.896.6666 Aurora Architectural Driving Tours comedyshrine.com 121 W. Benton St., Aurora riveredgeaurora.com Self-guided tours of Aurora’s holbrookmill.com historic districts. Copley Theatre Riverfront Playhouse aurora-il.org/historicpreservation/ Local and national productions in Hollywood Casino Aurora Cozy, professional theater. Original hist_drivingtour.php this intimate theater. Simply the area’s best gaming plays, musicals, murder mysteries, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora facility with slots, blackjack, poker comedies and thrillers. Aurora Architectural paramountaurora.com and more. Three restaurants and 11 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora Walking Tour an astounding collection of movie 630.897.9496 Downtown Aurora’s amazing Culture Stock Bookstore memorabilia. riverfrontplayhouse.com historic architectural walking tour Used book and media reseller. 1 W. New York St. Bridge, Aurora impresses visitors. 35 N. Broadway, Aurora 630.801.1234 Sandwich Opera House auroradowntown.org/explore/ 630.859.3536 hollywoodcasinoaurora.com 1878, restored in 1986. Performing architecture arts from classical to country, David L. Pierce Art & If These Walls Could Talk summer theatre workshops. ’s History Center Gallery & Framing 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich Crimi Auditorium Rotating innovative art exhibits. Custom frame shop and 815.786.2555 Classical and popular musical Historical photographs, books, art gallery. sandwichoperahouse.org events, popular lectures and maps and other memorabilia 32 S. Stolp Ave., Aurora recitals. related to the rich history 331.212.5962 Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple 1347 Prairie St., Aurora of Aurora. itwct.com Hindu temple blends ancient and 630.844.4924 20 E. Downer Pl., Aurora modern architectural technology. auartsandideas.com 630.906.0650 Isaac2/Swimming Stones 1145 W. Sullivan Rd., Aurora aurora-il.org/publicarts Kinetic water sculpture created 630.844.2252 Avenue J Studios by Christian Tobin. svsbalaji.force.com Four large-scale productions Esther’s Place Fiber Art Studio 2 E. Benton St., Aurora each year. Classes in spinning, weaving, 630.256.4636 Stone Mill Museum 210 Genesis Dr., North Aurora knitting and felting from novice aurora-il.org 1856, houses historical and 630.518.9099 to expert. Native American exhibits. Open avenuejstudios.org 201 W. Galena St. (Rt. 30), Big Rock Kendall County Historic Sundays during summer 1–5 pm. 630.556.9665 Courthouse Call ahead. Basement of the Dead esthersplacefibers.com 1864, restored in 2001, learn 315 E. Railroad St., Sandwich Ranked Top 13 “3D Haunt in the about Kendall County’s natural 815.786.6510 World” by Haunted Attraction Farnsworth House resources, prairies and Native magazine. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s Americans. See living exhibits The Office Batavia 42 W. New York St., Aurora ultimate minimalist masterpiece. such as a working beehive. Music venue. 630.896.2466 Tours Apr.–Oct. Reservations 109 W. Ridge St., Yorkville 236 Webster St., Batavia 42fear.com required. 630.553.4025 630.849.5570 14520 River Rd., Plano co.kendall.il.us/forest-preserve/ facebook.com/theofficebatavia Batavia Fine Arts Centre 630.552.0052 historic-courthouse Theatre, music, dance and farnsworthhouse.org visual arts. 1201 Main St., Batavia 630.937.8930 bataviafineartscentre.org Located in Downtown Aurora

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AUrora Built in 1856, the oldest railroad roundhouse in North America is home to Two Brothers Brewery. 630.264.2739 twobrothersroundhouse.com Sandwich Opera House Sandwich This 1878 building is the cultural center of historic downtown Sandwich. 815.786.2555 8 sandwichoperahouse.org Fermilab Batavia Where science, nature and the arts collide to form one outstanding family-friendly attraction. 630.840.3000 fnal.gov

6. Two Brothers Roundhouse 7. Sandwich Opera House 8. Fermilab 14 Aurora Area Go Guide EnjoyAurora.com 15 Where 2 Go Big Rock Historical in the Aurora Area Society Museum Explore artifacts from the century- old Plowing Match or Welsh immigrants. Limited hours, call in Continued from page 14 advance or visit their website. 48W445 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock SciTech Hands On Museum, Aurora Water Street Studios 630.556.3604 28 artist studios, classrooms, bigrockhistoricalsociety.org SciTech Hands On Museum Stone Mill Museum two galleries in a beautiful Interactive science and technology 1856, houses historical and limestone building. Bliss House Museum center offers hands-on exhibits Native American exhibits. 160 S. Water St., Batavia Home to historical exhibits about demonstrating electricity, weather, Open Sundays during summer 630.761.9977 the Village of Sugar Grove and astronomy and nuclear energy. 1–5 pm. Call ahead. waterstreetstudios.org surrounding area. Open Tuesdays 18 W. Benton St., Aurora 315 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 1–4 pm or by appointment. 630.859.3434 815.786.6510 Windy City Soaring Association 259 Main St., Sugar Grove scitechmuseum.org Soar over the Illinois countryside 630.466.9726 Tanner House with a commercial rated pilot in sugargrovehistory.org Settler’s Cottage Museum Aurora Historical Society’s a modern glider. Weekends Learn about the rich history of the 1856, Italianate fully-furnished Apr.–Nov. Call for reservations. David L. Pierce Art & Village of Montgomery and tour home. Find historic photos, Hinckley Airport History Center its oldest remaining structure. books, documents and maps 12637 Rt. 30, Hinckley Rotating innovative art exhibits. Limited hours, call ahead. covering Aurora’s rich history 815.286.7200 Historical photographs, books, 200 N. River St., Montgomery from the 1830s. Tours by windycitysoaring.org maps and other memorabilia 630.896.8080 appointment. related to the rich history ci.montgomery.il.us 305 Cedar St., Aurora Yetee Gallery of Aurora. 630.906.0650 Features local artists on a 20 E. Downer Pl., Aurora Smallville Museum aurorahistory.net rotating basis. 630.906.0650 Props and other items used in 110 Cross St., Aurora aurora-il.org/publicarts the filming of the “Man of Steel” theyetee.com movie in downtown Plano. Hinckley Historical Limited hours, call ahead. Yorkville Performing Arts Center Society Museum 101 W. Main St., Plano Dance, music, theatre See the mastodon diorama and 630.552.7164 performances. displays of historic homes. smallvillesuperfest.com/museum 2161 Rt. 47, Yorkville Open Saturdays 10 am–3 pm 630.553.6433 and by appointment. yorkvilleperformingarts.com 145 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 815.286.3319 Visit Our Over 150 rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilhhs2 Outdoor Hands on

Museums Kendall County Historic Courthouse Science Science Air Classics Museum of Aviation Learn about Kendall County’s Park Exhibits Aircraft, vehicles, uniforms and natural resources, insects, other aviation memorabilia from prairies and Native Americans. 1930s to the present. See living exhibits such as a 44W546 Rt. 30, Sugar Grove working beehive. Library area. 630.466.0888 109 W. Ridge St., Yorkville airclassicsmuseum.org 630.553.4025 co.kendall.il.us/forest-preserve/ Aurora Regional Fire Museum historic-courthouse Vintage firefighting equipment, memorabilia, thousands of Mastodon Gallery & photographs and five Memorial Park interactive kiosks. Explore prehistoric Mastodon 53 N. Broadway, Aurora display, Sunken Garden, war 630.256.4140 memorials and recreation area. auroraregionalfiremuseum.org 1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora 630.256.3860 Imagine, Explore, Discover Batavia Depot Museum phillipsparkaurora.com Housed in an 1854 Chicago, 18 W. Benton Aurora Il Burlington & Quincy Railroad Schingoethe Center of 630-859-3434 depot. One exhibit includes the Aurora University bed and dresser of Mary Todd Native American artifacts Hours Lincoln when she was a patient and artwork. Tuesday - Friday at Bellevue Place in 1875. 1315 Prairie St., Aurora 10am - 3pm 155 Houston St., Batavia 630.844.7843 Saturday 10am - 4pm 630.406.5274 aurora.edu/museum Closed Sunday & Monday bataviahistoricalsociety.org/ depot_museum.htm www.scitechmuseum.org 16 Aurora Area Go Guide Waterparkwaves Our area waterparks provide thrilling rides and fun, indoors or out. Phillips Park Aquatic Center Vaughan Athletic Center Tube slides, simulated river, zero- depth pools and sand activity areas. & Indoor Waterpark 828 Montgomery Rd., Aurora Indoor waterpark with tube slides, 630.851.8686 zero-depth entry and interactive foxvalleyparkdistrict.org water play. 2121 W. Indian Trl., Aurora 630.907.9600 Raging Waves Waterpark foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Illinois’ largest outdoor waterpark. 19 water slides, kiddie pool area, wave pool, lazy river and 24 private cabanas. 4000 N. Bridge St. (Rt. 47), Yorkville 630.882.6575 ragingwaves.com Splash Country Water Park Tube slides, lazy river, zero-depth pools, small kids’ play attractions and sand activity areas. 195 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora 630.906.7981 foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Photos: Raging Waves Waterpark (top and middle), Splash Country (bottom).

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There is no shortage of Where 2 Play in the Aurora Area. Wet and wild, indoors or out, in any season, it’s time to play! Where2Play 1

18 Aurora Area Go Guide AURORA RIVERFRONT Aurora Bike, dine, shop, stay, play and be entertained along the picturesque Fox River in downtown Aurora. auroradowntown.org MArge Cline Whitewater Course Yorkville Test your skills on the Fox River in the heart of downtown Yorkville. Home of the Illinois Whitewater Festival. 630.553.4357 yorkville.il.us Where2Play 3 FOX RIVER TRAIL and 4 Virgil L. Gilman Trail Explore the Aurora Area outdoors in any season. 630.897.0516 foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Fermilab Batavia 6,800 acres of trails, fishing ponds, wetlands and prairies. Don’t miss the herd of American Bison. 630.840.3000 fnal.gov Sunken Garden Aurora Over 15,000 flowers, statuary and fountain. 5 6 Display changes seasonally. 630.256.3750 phillipsparkaurora.com

1. Marge Cline Whitewater Course 2. Aurora Riverfront 3. Fox River Trail 4. Virgil L. Gilman Trail 5. Fermilab 6. Sunken Garden at Phillips Park EnjoyAurora.com 19 Where 2 play in the Aurora Area Red Oak Nature Center North Aurora OUTDOOR Discover wetlands, Fox River shoreline and special RECREATION events year-round. 630.897.1808 Aurora Riverfront Pedestrian walks and bike paths along the Fox River and Stolp foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Island, public sculptures and heritage signs, access to Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, RiverEdge Bliss Woods Forest Preserve Park, Hollywood Casino, museums, Rare geologic feature, the last shops, fine and casual dining. remnant of the Kaneville Esker, a auroradowntown.org snaking ridge formed by a glacier. Trails, shelters. Batavia Riverwalk 5S660 Bliss Rd. at Rt. 47, Harris Forest Preserve Larson’s Family Farm Centerpiece of downtown Batavia. Sugar Grove Lake, horse arena, picnic shelters, Pumpkins, gourds, hayrack rides 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia 630.232.5980 sled hill, baseball diamond. and home décor in the fall and cut 630.879.5235 kaneforest.com 10460 Rt. 71, west of Rt. 47, your own Christmas tree in winter. bataviaparks.org Yorkville 4404 Somonauk Rd., Sandwich Dick Young/Nelson Lake Marsh 630.232.5980 815.786.2249 Batavia Skate Park Nature Preserve co.kendall.il.us larsonfamilyfarm.com 411 S. River St., Batavia Nelson Lake Marsh, nature 630.879.5235 preserve, equestrian trails. Harvey Creek Conservation Area Les Arends Forest Preserve bataviaparks.org Nelson Lake Rd. (West of Randall Wetlands, prairie grasses, Wooded preserve on the Fox River Rd.), Batavia trail, bridge, picnic shelter, Trail. Picnic, fish, hike. Beecher Community Park 630.232.5980 interpretative signs. ADA 2S731 Rt. 31, Batavia Baseball fields, playground and kaneforest.com accessible. 630.232.5980 picnic area. 1025 Lions Rd., Sandwich kaneforest.com 901 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville Fermilab 815.786.8044 630.553.2582 Science & nature at its best! The sandwichparkdistrict.org Maramech Forest Preserve yorkville.il.us only lab of its kind in the world Northern flatlands with diverse that is free and open to the public. Hide-A-Way Lakes Recreational native flora and vegetation. Ben’s Giant Pumpkins Performing arts and lectures. Park & Campground 14780 Griswold Springs Rd., Plano Giant pumpkins, heirloom Self-guided tours. Groups by Secluded wetlands surrounded 630.553.4131 tomatoes, sweet corn, berries and appointment. by lakes. co.kendall.il.us fall decorations. Open seasonally. Kirk Rd. and Pine St., Batavia 8045 Van Emmon Rd., Yorkville 43W200 Jericho Rd., Sugar Grove 630.840.3000 630.553.6323 Marge Cline Whitewater Course 630.466.1331 fnal.gov hideawaylakes.com Whitewater paddle destination bensgiantpumpkins.com featuring 1,100 feet of whitewater, Fox River Trail Hoover Forest Preserve scenic river walk and picturesque Bicentennial Riverfront Park 43 miles of scenic trails either side Trail, scenic overlooks, oak- bridge. Bicentennial Riverfront Overlooks the Marge Cline of the Fox River in Aurora, North wooded bluffs, steep ravines, Park and Fox River Water Trail. Whitewater Course and the Aurora and Batavia and on the east unique prairie remnants, 301 E. Hydraulic St., Yorkville Glen D. Palmer Dam. side of the river in Montgomery. educational center, recreated 630.553.4357 301 E. Hydraulic St., Yorkville 630.897.0516 Pottawatomi Village. yorkville.il.us 630.553.4350 foxvalleyparkdistrict.org 11285 Fox Rd., Yorkville yorkville.il.us 630.553.4025 McCarty Park Hall Quarry Beach co.kendall.il.us Aurora’s first park features an Big Rock Forest Preserve Zero-depth sand beach, two interactive fountain. Wooded trails and stone quarry islands, youth water slide, drop Hupp Skate Park 350 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora lake. Horseback, fish, canoe slide and diving tower. 2390 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora 630.256.3730 and kayak. 400 S. Water St., Batavia foxvalleyparkdistrict.org aurora-il.org 46W072 Jericho Rd., Big Rock 630.406.5275 630.232.5980 bataviaparks.org Illinois Prairie Path Milestone Park & Skate Park kaneforest.com Red Oak 16-mile loop, includes Softball, tee ball, tennis, Hannaford Woods – Nickels Farm Fox River Trail, Illinois Prairie path playground, skate/BMX, Forest Preserve Aurora and Batavia branches. splash pad. Bike and nature trails, nature Batavia, North Aurora and Aurora 1375 North Castle St., Sandwich preserve and picnic areas. 630.897.0516 815.786.8044 Merrill Rd., 1 mile east of Rt. 47, foxvalleyparkdistrict.org sandwichparkdistrict.org Sugar Grove kaneforest.com Continued on page 24

20 Aurora Area Go Guide From championship to executive courses, you’re sure to find a tee time to fit your budget and sense of adventure in the Aurora Area! GRIP IT & RiP IT! Bliss Creek Golf CLUB Orchard Valley Golf Course Whitetail Ridge 18 holes, par 69. 18 holes, par 72. 1 Golfview Ln., Sugar Grove 2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora Golf CLub 630.466.4177 630.907.0500 18 holes, par 71. blisscreekgolf.com orchardvalleygolf.com 7671 Clubhouse Dr., Yorkville 630.882.8988 Cedardell Golf CLub Phillips Park Golf Course whitetailridgegolfclub.com 9 holes, par 35. 18 holes, par 71. 14264 S. Hale St., Plano 1001 Hill Ave., Aurora 630.552.3242 630.256.3760 Driving Ranges cedardellgolfclub.com phillipsparkaurora.com Parfection Park Deer Valley Golf Course Settler’s Hill Golf Course Golf Range 9 holes, par 29. 18 holes, par 72. 1115 S. Bridge St., Yorkville 46W994 Jericho Rd., Big Rock 919 E. Fabyan Pkwy., Batavia 630.553.6855 630.556.3333 630.232.1636 parfectionpark.com deervalleygc.net settlershill.com Sugar Grove Edgebrook Golf Course Valley Green Golf Course Golf Center 18 holes, par 72. 18 holes, par 60. Rt. 47 & Jericho Rd., Sugar Grove 2100 Suydam Rd., Sandwich 314 Kingswood Dr., North Aurora 630.466.4554 815.786.3058 630.897.3000 sugargrovegolfcenter.com edgebrookgolf.com valleygreengc.com

Cedardell Golf Club, Plano Orchard Valley Golf Course, Aurora Whitetail Ridge Golf Club, Yorkville

EnjoyAurora.com 21 Where 2 play Silver SPrings in the Aurora Area State Fish & Wildlife Area Yorkville The ultimate playplace for the outdoor enthusiast. 630.553.6297 dnr.state.il.us

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Montgomery Park Red Oak Nature Center Steven G. Bridge Park The setting of free summer Interpretive center, trails, Ball field complex, baseball- concerts and the annual Devil’s Cave. themed play structure, shelter, OUTFITTERS Montgomery Days Festival. Rt. 25 (1 mile north of Rt. 56), picnic area. 301 N. River St., Montgomery North Aurora 3351 Kennedy Rd., Yorkville All Spoked Up 630.897.0516 630.897.1808 630.553.4357 Rent a comfortable hybrid bicycle. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org foxvalleyparkdistrict.org yorkville.il.us Sales, service, repair center. 14 W. Downer Pl., Aurora Oakhurst Forest Preserve, Richard Young Forest Preserve Stuart Sports Complex 630.801.9005 Oakhurst Trail & Patterson Lake Trail system, picnic shelter. Premier athletic venue with 3 Webster St., Batavia Lake/marsh complex: fish, hike, 8225 Rt. 71 (East of Rt. 47), 32 soccer fields, eight softball/ 630.326.9625 wildlife observation, sled hill. Yorkville baseball fields and dog park. allspokedup.com 1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora 630.553.4025 10 Civic Center Dr., Montgomery 630.232.5980 co.kendall.il.us 630.966.4541 Cruisin’ Waves Boat Rental kaneforest.com foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Go-Float Electric Boats for rent RiverEdge Park daily, Jun.–Sep. Phillips Park Outdoor entertainment venue and Subat Forest Preserve Batavia Riverwalk Over 325 acres includes free zoo, community park. Home of the Wetland restoration. Picnic tables, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia Mastodon Gallery, Sunken Garden, Blues on the Fox festival. overlook, trails. 630.340.7239 18-hole golf course/driving range, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora 4999 Eldamain Rd., Plano cruisinwaves.com 28-acre fishing lake with multiple 630.896.6666 630.553.4025 use trail, war memorials and riveredgeaurora.com co.kendall.il.us Freeman’s Sports recreation areas. Full-service outfitter. Rent canoes, 1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora Sandwich Fairgrounds Virgil L. Gilman Trail fishing, outdoor sports gear. 630.256.3750 Home to the Sandwich Fair, 12-mile trail from Aurora west Marge Cline Whitewater Course phillipsparkaurora.com Sunday at Sandwich Antiques through Bliss Woods and wetlands 129 E. Hydraulic St., Yorkville Show and other events year round. filled with unique wildlife and 630.553.0515 Phillips Park Aquatic Center 1401 Suydam Rd., Sandwich natural vegetation to Waubonsee Waterpark with tube slides, 815.786.2159 Community College, Sugar Grove. Rocktown Adventures simulated river, zero-depth pools, sandwichfair.com 630.897.0516 Outdoor retailer and adventure sand activity areas. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org club. Sales, rentals, lessons, 828 Montgomery Rd., Aurora Silver Springs State Fish guided trips. 630.851.8686 & Wildlife Area Waubonsee Nature Trail 107 S. Spruce St., Aurora foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Picnic, fish, hike, ice fish, sled, Waubonsee Community College 630.506.5706 ice skate, cross-country ski. 4S783 Waubonsee Dr., Sugar Grove rocktownadventures.com Plowman’s Park Home of Northern Illinois Hunting 630.466.7900 Home of the annual Big Rock & Fishing Days. waubonsee.edu Yak Shack Plowing Match. 13608 Fox Rd., Yorkville Rent canoes, recreational kayaks, 48W508 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock 630.553.6297 Waubonsie Lake Park & Trail tube tracker inflatables. 630.556.3171 dnr.state.il.us Winding paved trail encircles Marge Cline Whitewater Course bigrockplowingmatch.com a beautiful lake. Pavilion, 301 E. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville Splash Country Waterpark playground, trails, winter ice rinks. 630.479.8074 Raging Waves Waterpark Tube slides, lazy river, zero-depth 9S080 Kautz Rd., Aurora yakshackonline.com Illinois’ largest outdoor waterpark. pools, small kids’ play attractions, 630.897.0516 19 water slides, kiddie pool area, sand activity areas. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org wave pool, lazy river, 24 private 195 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora cabanas. 630.906.7981 West Main Community Park 4000 N. Bridge St., Yorkville foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Baseball/softball, basketball, 630.882.6575 trails, roller hockey. ragingwaves.com 40W101 W. Main St., Batavia 630.879.5235 bataviaparks.org

22 Aurora Area Go Guide FarmersMarkets Taste the difference of locally grown produce in the Aurora Area!

Abbey Farms Batavia Farmers Market Hinckley Farmers Market 2855 Hart Rd., Aurora Downtown Batavia Brown Pub 630.966.7775 1 N. River St., Batavia 200 Somonauk Rd., Hinckley abbeyfarms.org 630.761.3528 facebook.com/hinckley-farmers- downtownbatavia.com market-263039313735943 Audi’s Acres 601 Little Rock Rd., Plano Ben’s Giant Pumpkins Indoor Winter Market audisacres.com 43W200 Jericho Rd., Sugar Grove Gaetano’s Batavia 630.466.1331 15 E. Wilson St. (Lower Level), Batavia bensgiantpumpkins.com 630.761.3528 Aurora’s FaRmers Market downtownbatavia.com Downtown Blackberry Creek Farm Aurora Transportation Center 44W099 Finley Rd., Sugar Grove Larson’s Family Farm 233 N. Broadway, Aurora 630.557.0050 4404 Somonauk Rd., Sandwich 630.256.3370 815.786.2249 aurorasfarmersmarket.com Bountiful Blessings larsonfamilyfarm.com Aurora’s FaRmers Market Farm Produce Redbud Creek Farm 15565 McGirr Rd., Hinckley East 320.217.9253 at Avant Garden MarketPLACE Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church bountifulblessingsfarm.weebly.com 803 Stagecoach Trl. (Rt. 71), Yorkville 701 S. Eola Rd., Aurora 815.496.9400 630.256.3370 aurorasfarmersmarket.com Esther’s Place Yorkville Country Market Farmstand Riverfront Park Aurora’s Farmers Market 201 W. Galena St. (Rt. 30), Big Rock 131 E. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville West 630.556.9665 yorkville.il.us West Aurora Plaza 1901 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora 630.256.3370 aurorasfarmersmarket.com

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Home to Chicago Premium Outlets and Fox Valley Mall, from big box to small, antiques and uniques and charming downtown districts, all are here for your shopping pleasure. Where2Shop 1

24 Aurora Area Go Guide Fox Valley Mall Aurora Uniquely Yours, Again. One of the Chicago Area’s largest enclosed malls with four major anchors and 150 stores and services under one roof. 630.851.7200 shopfoxvalleymall.com Historic Downtown Batavia

Specialty shopping and historic charm are abundant throughout the Aurora Area’s ten distinctive communities. Unique and one-of-a-kind finds never go out of style. 630.761.3528 3 Where2Shop downtownbatavia.com Chicago Premium Outlets 4 Aurora Over 140 designer and fashion outlets. Newly expanded with pond, courtyard and additional dining options. Destination shopping at its finest. 630.585.2200 premiumoutlets.com/outlet/chicago Avant Garden MarketPLACE Yorkville Garden Center, antiques and vintage in adjoining shops. 815.228.6245 5 Find us on Facebook

1. Fox Valley Mall, Aurora Sunday at Sandwich Antiques 2. Historic Downtown Batavia 3. Chicago Premium Outlets, Show Sandwich Aurora Thrill of the hunt and pleasure of the find. 4. Avant Garden MarketPLACE, Yorkville 630.251.3454 5. Sunday at Sandwich sundayatsandwichantiques.com Antiques Show, Sandwich EnjoyAurora.com 25 Where 2 Shop Esther’s Place in the Aurora Area Fiber Arts Big Rock Spend a day shopping or a weekend retreating at Esther’s Place. Aurora 630.556.9665 All Spoked Up 14 W. Downer Pl. esthersplacefibers.com 630.801.9005 allspokedup.com

Aurora Market Place Anchored by Hobby Lobby and Glanze Boutique Knightsbridge PME Sports Authority. 40 E. New York St. School of Cake Decorating Batavia 301 S. Rt. 59 630.429.7865 35 N. Broadway All Dressed Up Costume Service 630.859.3536 901 N. Batavia Ave. Boutique Repeats & Gifts Rodeo Drive Gift Shop knightsbridge-global.com 444 N. Eola Rd. Hollywood Casino 630.879.5130 alldressedupcostumes.com 630.585.0920 1 W. New York St. Bridge Rocktown Adventures boutiquerepeat.com 800.888.7777 or 630.801.1234 107 S. Spruce St. Boombah Retail Outlet hollywoodcasinoaurora.com 630.506.5706 345 N. Randall Rd. Chicago Premium Outlets rocktownadventures.com The world’s finest outlet shopping. If These Walls Could Talk 630.406.0909 1650 Premium Outlets Blvd. Art & Framing Wardell Art Glass Studio For All Occasions Boutique 630.585.2200 32 S. Stolp Ave. 28 S. Stolp Ave. 9 S. Batavia Ave. premiumoutlets.com/outlet/ 331.212.5962 630.896.4181 chicago itwct.com 630.879.1234 foralloccasionsboutique.com Waubonsee Community Culture Stock Bookstore Kenny Corn Popcorn & Treats College Books & Gifts K. Hollis Jewelers 43 E. Galena Blvd. 2005 W. Galena Blvd. Aurora Campus, 18 S. River St. 147 S. Randall Rd. 630.264.3380 630.896.2005 630.801.7900 630.879.8003 kennycorn.com waubonsee.edu/experience/ khollisjewelers.com Flower Basket bookstore 302 N. Lake St. Northgate Shopping Center Kiss the Sky Record Shop 630.892.7673 Anchored by Carson’s. Wolsfelt’s Victorian Bridal 180 W. First St. flowerbasketinc.com 900 N. Lake St. 1025 S. Lincoln Ave. 630.406.0086 630.896.7166 kissthesky.net Fox Valley Mall Museum Store & Gift Shop wolsfelts.com Anchored by Macy’s, Carson Pirie David L. Pierce Art & Special Occasions Dress Shop Scott, JCPenney & Sears. History Center YM Boutique Gammon Corner 195 Fox Valley Center Dr. 20 E. Downer Pl. 5 W. Downer Pl. 2 N. Batavia Ave. 630.851.7200 630.906.0650 630.800.3407 630.406.1515 shopfoxvalleymall.com aurorahistory.net/giftshop.html shopymb.com specialoccasionsontheavenue.com

Water Street Studios 160 S. Water St. Located in Downtown Aurora 630.761.9977 waterstreetstudios.org

Windmill City Spinners Home & Garden Décor Gammon Corner 13 S. Batavia Ave. 630.406.6801 Batavia windmillcityspinners.com All SPoked Up Aurora No bike, no problem. Rent from All Spoked Up and hit the trails. 630.801.9005 allspokedup.com 26 Aurora Area Go Guide Plano Synergy Outlet Plano Start your outdoor expedition at Plano Synergy for all your fishing, hunting and outdoor gear. 630.552.3111 planosynergy.com

Divas II Women’s Consignment Kendall Marketplace North Aurora 4742 E. 2750th Rd. Anchored by Kohl’s, Dick’s 815.498.6169 Sporting Goods, Maurice’s North Aurora Towne Center facebook.com/Divas2Womens and Super Target. Anchored by JCPenney & Target. ConsignmentShoppe Cannonball Trl. & Rt. 34 Randall Rd. & Orchard Gateway. Mandee Lee’s Accessories Nanette’s Boutique Pedal & Spoke Bike Shop & More 101 E. Center St. 157 S. Lincolnway 113 S. Main St. 630.553.5333 630.892.1010 815.510.6548 facebook.com/ pedalandspoke.com NanettesGivingBoutique/ OffWorld Designs Wild Rose Florist Custom T-shirts Sweet Temptations 217 S. Lincolnway 624 W. Center St. Dessert Company 630.896.6566 815.786.7080 728 E. Veterans Pkwy. #101 K. Hollis Jewelers, Batavia thewildroseflorist.com offworlddesigns.com 630.553.8633 sweettemptationsco.com Village Square Mall Vintage Farm Girl, Dawn’s The Chocolate Shoppe Big Rock Plano Country Corner, Johnson’s Floral, 175 E. Veterans Pkwy. Esther’s Place Fiber Arts Avanti Jewelers Underground Games & 630.553.3355 201 W. Galena St. (Rt. 30) 12700 Rt. 34 Natural Treasure chocolate-shoppe.com 630.556.9665 630.552.9101 37 S. Main St. esthersplacefibers.com avantijewelersplano.com 815.786.2151 The Logo Shirt Factory facebook.com/thevillage 910 N. Bridge St. More Polish Pottery Cooper Home Furnishings squaremall 630.553.0357 8S953 Jericho Rd. 112 W. Main St. thelogoshirtfactory.com 630.605.2371 630.552.8288 morepolishpottery.com cooperhomefurnishings.com The Olive Gallery Sugar Grove 2671 N. Bridge St. Knee High to a Grasshopper Ace Hardware & Gifts 630.553.6790 Children’s Boutique 160 E. Galena Blvd. theolivegallery.com Hinckley 32 E. Railroad St. 630.409.6876 Hinckley Floral & Gifts 815.786.0908 Yak Shack 950 W. Lincoln Hwy. kneehighgrasshopper.com ’s Nest Studio & Gallery 301 E. Hydraulic 815.286.7400 41 W 130 Norris Rd. 630.479.8074 hinckleyfloral.com Plano Synergy Outlet 630.466.4278 yakshackonline.com 431 E. South St. springbluffnursery.com 630.552.3111 Montgomery planosynergy.com Goodwill The Village Peddler Gift Shop Yorkville 1901 Hill Ave. 619 W. Rt. 34 Avant Garden MarketPLACE 630.499.8950 630.552.9005 10711 Rt. 71 815.228.6245 Ogden Hill Shopping Center Find us on Facebook. Anchored by JCPenney, Sandwich Sam’s Club & Menards Bunhead Boutique 110 Ogden Ave. Delucas Hallmark & Gifts 608 Veterans Pkwy. 26 E. Railroad St. 630.882.9316 Schaefer’s Greenhouses 815.786.8076 bunheadboutique.wix.com/ Garden and Gift Shop. shopsandwichil.com/ bunheadboutique 120 S. Lake St. home-decor-gifts/ 630.896.1936 delucas-hallmark Yak Shack, Yorkville schaefergreenhouses.com EnjoyAurora.com 27 Discover the Antique and Flea Markets in the Aurora Area! antique treasures

715 Vintage Maggie’s Da Ja Vu Sandwich Antique Mart 715 W. Main St., Batavia 421 E. Church St., Sandwich 2300 E. Rt. 34, Sandwich 630.777.2727 815.786.9331 815.786.6122 715-vintage.com shopsandwichil.com/home-decor- sandwichantiquemart.com gifts/maggies-da-ja-vu Avant Garden MarketPLACE 10711 Rt. 71, Yorkville Olde Timers Antique Centre Scott’s Vintage Antiques 815.228.6245 131 E. Church St., Sandwich Find us on Facebook. 815.786.6430 & Collectibles olde-timers.com 105 S. River Rd., North Aurora 630.673.8145 Bee Attitudes Antiques facebook.com/scottsvintage 9 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia Out of the Attic Antiques 630.761.0813 4054 Fox Valley Center Dr., Ste. B beeattitudesantiques.com Aurora Storehouse II 630.898.0557 Reusable Treasures Bittersweets outoftheatticantiques.biz 427 W. Church St., Sandwich 128 S. Main St., Sandwich 630.849.6856 815.786.3235 Past & Present Shoppes shopsandwichil.com/home-decor- facebook.com/ 22 E. State St., North Aurora gifts/storehouse-ii bittersweetsinsandwich 630.844.4468 Sunday at Sandwich East Aurora Flea Market Pixies on Main Antiques Show 175 N. State St., Aurora 117 S. Main St., Sandwich Sandwich Fairgrounds 630.499.7292 815.570.2380 1401 Suydam Rd., Sandwich facebook.com/PixiesOnMain 630.251.3454 Farmer’s Daughter sundayatsandwichantiques.com 303 S. Main St., Sandwich Prindi’s Antique Mall 815.786.6370 2 E. Railroad St., Sandwich The Happy Hen House shopsandwichil.com/home-decor- 815.570.2073 gifts/farmers-daughter prindisantiquemall.net Gifts & Décor 8329 E. Sandwich Rd., Hinckley JR Antiques & Collectibles Reconsider – Resale 815.286.9055 723 W. Church St., Sandwich 715A E. South St., Plano 815.786.2550 630.618.0043 Treasures Old & New shopsandwichil.com/antiques/ reconsider-resale.com 358 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley jr-antiques-collectibles 815.286.7921 Revive Hive Kendall County 36 E. Railroad St., Sandwich Two Sisters Then & Now 815.786.7115 316 S. Main St., Sandwich Flea Market therevivehive.com 815.786.1555 10826 Rt. 71, Yorkville shopsandwichil.com/home-decor- 630.553.2860 gifts/two-sisters-then-now kendallcountyfair.org Rusty Rooster Old & New 2300 E. Rt. 34, Sandwich 815.570.2486 facebook.com/ therustyroosteroldnnew

28 Aurora Area Go Guide COME SEE WHY ENTHUSIASTS HAVE BEEN INSPIRED FOR THE PAST

RAIMONDO’S SIX PIZZA & PUB DECADES Originally founded in 1989, Raimondo’s is proud to provide a friends-and- family-oriented atmosphere specializing in authentic Italian-American fare, incredible beer and wine from around The Farnsworth House was designed in 1951 the world, and many gluten-free by legendary architect, Ludwig Mies van der substitutions. We invite you to visit and make new friends while enjoying our Rohe, and is recognized around the world as homemade dishes and drinks! one of the foremost icons of modern architec- 1033 Kilberry Ln. ture. Its exterior walls are made entirely of North Aurora 630.301.7727 glass and provide uninterrupted views of the raimondos.com surrounding landscape along the Fox River. TOURS OPEN APRIL - NOVEMBER

For more information about the Farnsworth House,

or to make tour reservations call (630) 552-0052 or visit www.farnsworthhouse.org

Historic site of the

HAUNTED HOMETOWNS Since 2004, Haunted Hometowns has offered historic ghost tours and cemetery ghost hunts in Aurora, Naperville and Elgin, where guests use EMF “Ghost Meters” to hunt ghosts on every tour. Runs April thru November, suitable for ages 8+. Group rates available for van, bus, trolley and walking tours. Reservations required. Get tickets online or call 630.978.7033. Haunted Hometowns Corporation 630.978.7033 hauntedhometowns.com

EnjoyAurora.com 29 Sugar Grove Family Fun Center Sugar Grove Whole lotta fun with go-karts, bumper boats, water wars, game room, miniature golf and golf range. 630.466.3866 sugargrovefamilyfuncenter.com

HiddenThese off-the-beaten-track stops are some of our best Gemskept secrets. Kiss The Sky Batavia An independent music store with CDs and vinyl steeped in history and rich with live music. 630.406.0086 kissthesky.net

The Chocolate Shoppe Yorkville Decadent handmade specialty chocolate candies and desserts for any occasion. 630.553.3355 chocolate-shoppe.com

Wurst Kitchen Aurora Since 1895, this neighborhood butcher has specialized in European- style sausages and smoked meats. 630.898.9242 wurstkitchen.com 30 Aurora Area Go Guide More Polish Pottery Big Rock Home to authentic Ceramkia Artystyczna polish pottery stoneware. 630.605.2371 morepolishpottery.com Bull Moose Bar & Grill Sandwich This pub has history — it’s a remodeled 1893 Pullman dining car, once used by President Theodore Roosevelt. 815.786.8002 Hidden Gems bullmoosebar.com Smallville Museum & Superfest PLANO Celebrate the spirit of everyone’s favorite Super Hero in the town used in the filming of “Man of Steel.” 630.552.7164 smallvillesuperfest.com

Past & Present Shoppes North Aurora Antiques — we’ve got them with a variety of decor styles, from Victorian Dairy Joy Drive-In to Mid-Century Modern. Hinckley 630.844.4468 Classic American ice cream parlor and hamburger joint. 815.286.7701 dairyjoydrivein.com Schaefer Greenhouses Montgomery Beautiful bouquets, premium plants and gifts. 630.896.1936 schaefergreenhouses.com EnjoyAurora.com 31 FreSHtoTable Foodies and the casual diner alike will find something to love in the Aurora Area. For an authentic culinary experience frequent one of the many locally owned, and often locally sourced, destination dining establishments.

Two Brothers Roundhouse Aurora Passion for beer, love of food and appreciation for great architecture flourish in the walls of the oldest limestone roundhouse in the US. 630.264.2739 twobrothersbrewing.com/ roundhouse

Blackstone Yorkville Upscale-casual grill serving steaks and other American fare. 630.882.8305 blackstonebarandgrill.com

32 Aurora Area Go Guide Turf Room North Aurora American Eclectic seasonal menu. 630.906.9300 theturfroomrestaurant.com

Pie Boss Aurora South African savory pies. 630.898.3448 pieboss.com

Gaetano’s Batavia Exceptional Italian cuisine. 630.406.3009 gaetanosbatavia.com

Bull Moose Bar & Grille Sandwich Award-winning burgers and brew. 815.786.8002 bullmoosebar.com

EnjoyAurora.com 33 Chelio’s Pub & Grill Gillerson’s Grubbery 2150 Ogden Ave. 33 W. New York St. FreshtoTable 630.585.7650 630.340.3719 in the Aurora Area cheliospubandgrill.com gillersons.com China Chef Golden Sea Chop Suey 364 W. Indian Trl. 2908 W. Odgen Ave. 830.844.2300 630.851.7997 chinachefchinese.com goldenseachopsuey.com

Chopsticks Thai Noodle Café Hibachi Grill & Buffet 375 S. Rt. 59 900E N. Lake St. 630.898.6898 630.897.7788 chopstickscafe.net hibachiaurora.com

Colonial Café Hopvine Brewing Company Fairbanks Steakhouse at Hollywood Casino 1961 W. Galena Blvd. 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr. 630.844.2444 630.229.6030 Nancy’s Pizzeria colonialicecream.com hopvinebrewingcompany.com 2616 Ogden Ave., Ste. D 630.585.9600 Doggie Diner Drive-In Jake’s Bagels & Deli nancyspizza.com Ballydoyle Irish Pub, Aurora 737 Hill Ave. 220 N. Broadway 630.499.1063 630.906.0332 Nikkary’s Restaurant doggiedineronline.com jakesbagelsanddeli.wordpress.com 1055 N. Lake St. 630.264.1500 Aurora Domo 77 Amato’s Pizza Jet’s Pizza 4097 Healthway Dr. 3150 N. Aurora Rd. 2849 E. New York St. O’Malley’s Pub & Eatery 630.692.0032 630.236.0055 630.978.8500 701 Hill Ave. domo77.com amatospizza.com jetspizza.com 630.898.8700 omalleysaurora.com Don Walker’s Sandwich Center Arch-N-Lou’s Pizza Pub Kem’s Restaurant at Holiday Inn 257 W. New York St. 1592 N. Farnsworth Ave. 2424 Sullivan Rd. Orchard Valley Restaurant 630.896.7850 630.898.2626 630.806.7400 2411 W. Illinois Ave. donwalkerssandwichcenter.com achnlouspizzainc.com 630.907.0600 Leland Legends orchardvalleygolf.com Double Yolk Pancake House Aurora Pancake House 7 S. Stolp Ave. & Restaurant 321 N. Lake St. 630.897.6055 Papa Bear Restaurant 1555 Butterfield Rd., #101 630.895.1122 2340 N. Farnsworth Ave. 630.820.9655 aurorapancakehouse.com Luigi’s Pizza & Fun Center 630.851.1055 doubleyolkrestaurant.com 732 Prairie St. papabearrestaurant.com Basils Greek Dining 630.896.9861 Doughball’s Pizza Palace 4000 Fox Valley Center Dr. luigispizzaandfuncenter.com Pie Boss 40 W. New York St. 630.692.1300 1649 Montgomery Rd. 630.844.5205 basilsgreekdining.com Maciano’s Pizza & Pastaria 630.898.3448 doughballspizza.com 2460 S. Eola Rd. pieboss.com Big Apple Bagels 630.585.9700 Eatza Pizza 616-A Ogden Ave. macianos.com Pomegranate Café 3450 Montgomery Rd. #6 630.375.9823 55 S. Commons Dr. 630.898.8234 bigapplebagels.com/aurora Maxfield’s 630.692.0009 eatza-pizza.com 2290 Ogden Ave. pomegranaterestaurantaurora.com Blueberry Hill Breakfast Cafe 630.820.1177 Epic Buffet at 405 N. Eola Rd. maxfieldsaurora.com Pub 56 Hollywood Casino Aurora 630.499.1500 1555 Butterfield Rd. 1 W. New York St. blueberrybreakfastcafe.com Mike & Denise’s Pizzeria 630.299.3429 630.801.7333 1760 N. Farnsworth Ave. hollywoodcasinoaurora.com Ballydoyle Irish Pub 630.820.7447 River’s Edge Café & Restaurant mikeanddenises.com 18 W. Downer Pl. Fairbanks Steakhouse at 28 W. New York St. 630.897.3343 Hollywood Casino Aurora 630.844.0400 Mother’s Pancake House theriversedgecafe.com 1 W. New York St. ballydoylepub.com/ballydole 2290 W. Galena Blvd. 630.801.7333 630.264.2526 Saddle Up Saloon & Dancehall hollywoodcasinoaurora.com Brody’s Irish Pub facebook.com/BreakfastVille 4440 W. Ogden Ave. 1941 W. Galena Blvd. 630.585.8600 Fox & Hound 630.8922763 Naf Naf Grill saddleupsaloon.org 4320 E. New York St. brodysirishpub.com 4430 Fox Valley Center Dr. 630.236.9183 630.499.1700 Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes foxandhound.com Chan’s Gourmet nafnafgrill.com 986 N. Rt. 59 2400 S. Eola Rd. 630.978.4017 630.898.9360 souplantation.com chansgourmet.net Located in Downtown Aurora

34 Aurora Area Go Guide Spizzico To Go 33 N. Lake St. 630.844.8100 spizzicotogo.com

Sushi + Rotary Sushi Bar 4430 Fox Valley Center Dr., #106 630.820.1666 rotarysushi.com

Tamarind Indian Cuisine 4250 Fox Valley Center Dr. 630.375.1600 tamarindindianrestaurant.com

The Foundry 85 Executive Dr. 630.978.2088 thefoundryonline.com

The Patio 4400 Fox Valley Center Dr. 630.820.8800 patioribs.com/location/aurora

Thomas’ BBQ Jalisco Tacos Authentico, Aurora 1955 E. New York St. 630.820.2227 thomasbbq.com Mexican Tony Weeds Pizza 1039 Oliver Ave. Restaurants 630.892.2772 in Aurora tonyweedspizza.com ¡sabroso! Aurora’s Mexican community offers fresh and authentic cuisine. Here is just a sampling.

El Burrito Loco Los Comales 880 N. Farnsworth Ave. 830 N. Farnsworth Ave. 630.585.9095 630.820.6988 elburritoloco.com loscomalesaurora.com

Friacos Mexican Restaurant Mai-Quesi 4405 Fox Valley Center Dr. 1518 E. New York St. Two Brothers Roundhouse, Aurora 630.851.3930 630.585.0720 friacosrestaurant.com mai-quesi.com Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 N. Broadway Jalisco Tacos Authentico Taco Grill & Salsa Bar 630.264.2739 110 N. Lake St. 31 N. Broadway twobrothersbrewing.com/ 630.892.0102 630.618.4781 roundhouse elautenticojalisco.com Taqueria El Tio U Samba? Brazilian Café La Cabaña Mexican Café 81 S. River St. 37 W. New York St. 835 S. River St. 630.844.6603 630.897.3903 630.859.8885 taqueriaseltio.com usambacafe.com La Quinta de los Reyes Tecalitlan Restaurant Zoup! Fresh Soup Company 36 E. New York St. 35 S. Broadway 1167 N. Eola Rd., Ste. #105 630.859.4000 630.892.8059 630.300.0880 laquintaaurora.com zoup.com Tortas Guadalajara Las Islas Marias 5 S. Lake St. 15 S. Broadway 630.844.3292 630.897.3950

EnjoyAurora.com 35 Batavia Diner El Taco Grande Limestone Coffee & Tea 20 S. Van Buren St. 6 N. River St. 8 W. Wilson St. FreshtoTable 630.879.7694 630.406.8415 630.454.4556 eltacograndebatavia.com limestonecoffeetea.com in the Aurora Area Bulldog’s Cellar 1 E. Wilson St. Elm’s Restaurant Lumes Pancake House 630.406.9177 912 Main St. & Restaurant 630.879.1194 1902 W. Fabyan Pkwy. Charlie Fox’s Pizzeria 630.761.9676 Continued from previous page 131 S. Batavia Ave. Full Moon Bar & Grill lumespancakehouse.com 630.761.3333 113 S. Batavia Ave. charliefoxpizzabatavia.com 630.406.9891 Pal Joey’s Batavia fullmoonbar.biz 31 N. River St. Aliano’s Ristorante Chicago Pizza & Catering 630.593.6600 90 N. Island Ave. 909 E. Wilson St. Gaetano’s paljoeys.com 630.313.2330 630.879.9990 15 E. Wilson St. alianosbatavia.com chicagopizzaandcatering.net 630.406.3009 Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant gaetanosbatavia.com 4 S. Van Buren St. Andre’s Restaurant Crosstown Pub & Grill 630.879.5522 5 Webster St. 1890 Mill St. Gammon Coach House pepes.com 630.482.9420 630.406.0669 3 & 7 S. Batavia Ave. andresrestaurantil.com crosstownpub-grill.com 630.482.3663 Swordfish gammoncoachhouse.com Contemporary Sushi Apple Villa Pancake House Daddio’s Diner 207 N. Randall Rd. 1961 W. Wilson St. 134 W. Wilson St. Honey Jam Café 630.406.6463 630.406.8022 630.879.5299 521 N. Randall Rd. swordfishsushi.com applevillapancakes.com daddiosdiner.biz 630.879.0909 honeyjamcafe.com

Always save room for dessert. sweet Treats Angie’s Sugar Buzz Bakery Foxy’s Ice Cream 1004 E. Church St., Sandwich 131 E. Hydraulic St., Yorkville 815.786.7774 630.385.2716 foxysicecream.com Banana Split 820 Church Rd., Aurora Gelato & Pastry Cafe 630.896.8680 1555 Butterfield Rd., Aurora bananasplitinc.com 630.340.4140

Batavia Creamery Kenny Corn Popcorn 4 N. Island Ave., Batavia & Treats 630.482.3729 2005 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora bataviacreamery.com 630.896.2005 kennycorn.com Brenda’s Frozen Custard 205 S. Wells St., Sandwich La France Bakery 815.570.2236 118 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora La France Bakery, Aurora 630.892.1900 Chocolate Shoppe lafrancebakeryaurora.com 175 E. Veterans Pkwy., Yorkville 630.553.3355 Oberweis Dairy chocolate-shoppe.com 951 Ice Cream Dr., North Aurora 630.801.6100 Colonial Café oberweis.com 1961 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora 630.844.2444 Steve’s Bakery colonialicecream.com 664 W. Veterans Pkwy., Yorkville 630. 385.2251 Dairy Joy 435 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley Swirls & Sweets 815.286.7701 216 N. River St., Montgomery dairyjoydrivein.com 630.340.3215

Colonial Café, Aurora

36 Aurora Area Go Guide South Moon Barbeque Denny’s 100 E. Lincoln Ave. 412 S. Lincolnway 815.286.9227 630.906.6925 southmoonbbq.com dennys.com

Welcome Matt Eddie’s Pizza & Pub 149 W. Lincoln Ave. 45 S. Randall Rd. 815.286.3949 630.896.7300

Harner’s Bakery & Restaurant Montgomery 10 W. State St. (Rt. 56) Chinese Wok 630.892.4400 1833 Douglas Rd. harnersbakery.com 630.897.6708

Thai Village, Batavia Hardware Gastro Pub Raimondo’s Pizza & Pub, North Aurora Elferno Bistro & Brewery 1690 Orchard Rd. 2000 W. Orchard Rd. Taqueria El Sazon 630.897.9446 8 N. Island Ave. facebook.com/hardwarerestaurant Plano 630.454.4526 Bien Chido Mexican Grill Gario’s Pizza Villa Oak Street Restaurant & Bar 10 N. Center St. 813 Montgomery Rd. Thai Village 945 Oak St. 630.273.2685 630.898.5300 630.301.7202 4 N. Batavia Ave. gariospizza.com 630.879.5495 oakstreetrestaurant.com Dos Caminos thaivillagebatavia.com 6500 W. Rt. 34 George’s Family Restaurant Raimondo’s Pizza & Pub 630.273.8028 110 Webster St. The Range Grill & Tap 1033 Kilberry Ln. 630.859.0033 630.301.7727 Elferno Bistro 35 N. Water St. georgesrest.com 630.761.0145 raimondos.com 410 E. South St. therangegrillandtap.com 630.273.2412 Grandma’s Table Run-A-Way Restaurant 1700 Douglas Rd. 120 Butterfield Rd. Friendly Tap Tribella Bar & Grill 630.892.1100 1900 Mill St. 630.299.3778 14 N. Center St. runawayrestaurant.wix.com/ 630.552.3696 630.406.9696 No. 1 China tribellagrill.com runaway 1864 Douglas Rd. Harvester Café 630.892.8360 Sarpino’s Pizza 400 E. South St. Tusk Thai Cuisine no1chinaonline.com 102 N. River St. 253 Genesis Dr. 630.273.8093 630.907.8077 630.406.6995 Riverview Restaurant tuskthaicuisine.com gosarpinos.com Jade’s Garden 1420 S.E. River Rd. 411 E. South St. 630.859.3737 Sushi Pirate 630.552.9828 Wilson Street Tavern riverviewdiner.com 105 E. Wilson St. 1139 Oak St. jadesgardenplano.com 630.482.3200 630.907.8983 South Moon at the Gray’s Mill sushipiratemenu.com/ Plano Café 211 N. River St. north_aurora 1180 W. Rt. 34 630.340.4657 630.273.8095 Big Rock southmoonbbq.com Tecalitlan Restaurant Big Rock Café 200 Butterfield Rd. Q Bar 103 W. Galena St. (Rt. 30) 630.892.6180 11 W. John St. 630.556.3610 North Aurora 630.552.7663 A&W Family Restaurant The Turf Room qbargroup.com 113 S. Lincolnway 1033 Kilberry Ln. 630.844.9393 630.906.9300 Suzy’s Pizza Hinckley awrestaurants.com theturfroomrestaurant.com 141 E. South St. Brian’s Pizza 630.552.1330 146 E. Lincoln Ave. suzyspizza.com 815.286.7071 Ari’s Kitchen Co. 362 N. Randall Rd. 630.340.3569 Uncle Lar’s Pizza Brown Pub 108 W. Main St. 200 Somonauk Rd. 630.552.3535 815.286.3329 Boca Burritos 929 Oak St. unclelarspizza.com Fat Olive’s Pizza 630.844.9044 124 W. Lincoln Ave. 815.286.7301 Bull Dog Ale House Sandwich 459 S. Randall Rd. Bull Moose Bar & Grille Hinckley Café 630.264.0333 202 S. Main St. 116 E. Lincoln Ave. bulldogalehouse.com/ 815.786.8002 815.286.7081 north-aurora-location bullmoosebar.com

J&K’s Half Moon Gene’s Carry Out 120 W. Lincoln Ave. Harner’s Bakery & Restaurant, North Aurora 125 S. Main St. 815.286.7303 815.786.9058 jkhalfmoon.com

EnjoyAurora.com 37 Casa Santiago Roadhouse Country 227 Heustis St. Restaurant FreshtoTable 630.385.2046 1901 S. Bridge St. 630.385.2571 in the Aurora Area China Garden roadhouseyorkville.com 1207A N. Bridge St. 630.553.1168 Rowdy’s chinagardenyorkville.com 210 S. Bridge St. 630.553.5054 Continued from previous page Crusade Burger Bar rowdysbar.com 101 W. Van Emmon St. 815.582.8144 Salsa Verde crusadeburger.com 634 W. Veterans Pkwy. Sandwich (cont.) 630.553.6931 Gonzo’s Pizzeria Lakeview Grille salsaverderestaurant.com 9 N. Main St. Fireside Grille, Sugar Grove 604 W. Veterans Pkwy. 815.786.3322 630.553.3055 Silver Dollars Restaurant gonzospizzeria.com lakeviewgrille.com 102 Stagecoach Tr. 630.553.1835 Johnny K’s Legend’s Grill & Bar eatbetterpancakes.com 125 Duvick Ave. Sugar Grove Fireside Grille 620 W. Veterans Pkwy. 815.786.3088 49 Sugar Ln. 630.882.8380 Smokey’s Wood Pit johnnykshotdogs.com 630.466.4557 legendsgrillbar.com 1002 S. Main St. thefiresidegrillesugargrove.com 630.553.1515 Knuckle Hedz Bar & Grill Maciano’s Pizza and Pastaria smokeyswoodpit.com 1 S. Main St. Calamity Jane’s Bar 272 E. Veterans Pkwy. 815.786.9400 & Restaurant 630.882.8388 Southern Belles Pancake 9S593 Rt. 47 macianos.com House & Restaurant Olde Tyme Inn 630.466.4427 58 W. Schoolhouse Rd. 109 S. Main St. calamityjanesplace.com Millhurst Ale House 630.553.9977 815.786.9700 2075 Marketview Dr. southernbellespancakes.com oldetymeinn.com Open Range Southwest Grill 630.553.4585 Bliss Creek Golf Course millhurstalehouse.com Sunfield’s Family Santa Fe Restaurant 1 Golfview Ln. Restaurant 132 E. Church St. 630.466.0727 Mike & Denise’s 382 E. Veterans Pkwy. 815.786.6737 openrangegrill.com Pizzeria & Pub 630.553.3500 santaferestaurant.net 728 E. Veterans Pkwy. Roundup Sports Bar & Grill 630.882.9072 Suzy’s Bar & Grill South Moon Barbeque 1942 Rt. 30 mikeanddenises.com 4353 Tuma Rd. 108 E. Railroad St. 630.277.8050 630.553.6500 815.786.9227 Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant suzysyorkville.com southmoonbbq.com 920 N. Bridge St. 630.553.3336 Whitetail Ridge Star 34 Family Restaurant Yorkville pepes.com Restaurant 336 W. Church St. Blackstone Bar & Grille 7671 Clubhouse Dr. 815.786.9898 600 E. Veterans Pkwy. Pinheadz Bar & Grill 630.882.8988 630.882.8305 at Yorkville Bowl whitetailridgegolfclub.com/ Top Shelf Bar & Grille blackstonebarandgrill.com 1211 N. Bridge St. restaurant.html Timber Creek Inn & Suites 630.553.0018 3300 Drew Ave. yorkvillebowl.com/ 630.273.6022 pinheadz-bar-grill

Hopvine Brewing Company, Aurora

Rowdy’s, Yorkville

38 Aurora Area Go Guide GAETANO’S ALIANO’S BULL MOOSE BATAVIA RISTORANTE BAR & GRILLE

At Gaetano’s, you will experience a Celebrate fine Italian cuisine in a At the Bull Moose Bar & Grille, multitude of fresh, home-made, delicious traditional atmosphere. Good Italian the culture is driven by a cheerful, authentic Italian foods. Culinary , cooking has a long and time-honored enthusiastic staff and an inventive Best Soup, Dessert and Veggie/Vegan! tradition that Aliano’s experienced chef menu. Dine in a historic setting Exquisite Italian cuisine and world class and staff believe in. From appetizers incorporating an 1893 Pullman culinary arts including their famous wood like classic bruschetta through Palace Car Company dining car burning oven. Named one of the “Top 10 tantalizing desserts – try the tiramisu used by President Roosevelt in his Best Italian Restaurants in Illinois” from – you’ll enjoy a great night out. You’re 1912 political campaign. Culinary OpenTable.com. Buon Appetito! always welcome at Aliano’s in Batavia. Champion for Carmel Apple Burger. 15 E. Wilson St. 90 N. Island Ave. 202 S. Main St. Batavia Batavia Sandwich 630.406.3009 630.313.2330 815.786.8002 gaetanosbatavia.com alianosbatavia.com bullmoosebar.com

Now 3 locations! Hinckley: 815.286.9227 Montgomery: 630.340.4657 Sandwich: 815.786.9227

Dinner Fare Pizza Two Brothers Roundhouse Doughballs Fairbanks Steakhouse Spizzico To-Go at Hollywood Casino Gillerson’s Grubbery Coffee & More Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant Blue Bird Beat Leland Legends River’s Edge Cafe U Samba? Brazilian Cafe Jake’s Bagels La Quinta de los Reyes Two Brothers Tecalitlan Mexican Restaurant Roundhouse Cafe New China Hut #3 La France Bakery Taco Grill La Central Bakery Taquería El Tío

Explore our full dining directory at auroradowntown.com southmoonbbq.com EnjoyAurora.com 39 . JULy: River Night, Ribs on the River & Whitewater Festival Yorkville

Aurora Area’s Signature Festivals & Events

Here is the cream of the crop, our signature events. But wait, there’s more fun to be had. Check out our full events listing at enjoyaurora.com june: BLues on the Fox Aurora

Be sure to visit enjoyaurora.com for a complete listing of events, festivals and up-to-date information.

40 Aurora Area Go Guide Windmill City Festival JUNE Carnival, pet parade, 5K and ice cream eating contest. BLues on the Fox Downtown Batavia Riverwalk, A celebration of Aurora’s rich Batavia Blues history with incredible 630.879.5235 music and top artists. windmillcityfest.org RiverEdge Park, Aurora 630.896.6666 riveredgeaurora.com AUGUST Bug Fest Big Rock Classic Car, Fun bug adventures, games and Truck, Tractor and insect encounters. Lippold Park & Red Oak Motorcycle Show Nature Center in Batavia Plowman’s Park, Big Rock August: North Aurora Days & North Aurora 630.768.3251 630.897.1808 bigrockcarshow.org foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Two Brothers’ Puerto Rican Mid-American Canoe Day at the Farm Summer Fest Heritage Festival Pony rides, antique tractors, & Kayak Race Friends, food, bands and beer Celebrates the rich heritage of harvest demonstrations and Join hundreds of amateur paddlers for charity. Puerto Rico. family fun. for this historic canoe/kayak race. RiverEdge Park, Aurora RiverEdge Park, Aurora Dickson-Murst Farm, McCullough Park, Aurora 630.896.6666 630.896.6666 Montgomery 630.966.4527 riveredgeaurora.com riveredgeaurora.com 630.272.0686 foxvalleyparkdistrict.org theconservationfoundation.org Midwest Car Club Summer Solstice River Night, Music and craft beer on the Ribs on the River & Civil War Days Car Show scenic Yorkville Riverfront. Mix history with fun for the Kendall County Fairgrounds, Bicentennial Riverfront Park, Whitewater Festival whole family. Yorkville Yorkville Family fun, live performances, Blackberry Farm, Aurora 630.553.2860 630.774.6695 BBQ cook-off, River Night Market 630.897.0516 kendallcountyfair.com threeangelsbrewing.com and Whitewater events. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Bicentennial Riverfront Park, Yorkville Spring at the Farm JULY 630.553.4357 Kendall County Fair Traditional country fair, including Independence Day Celebrations ribsontheriver.com Open House See enjoyaurora.com for carnival rides, live entertainment, Hold a baby lamb, help with details. demo derby, live animals. crafts and other farm activities. Sugar Grove Corn Boil Kendall County Fairgrounds, Esther’s Place, Big Rock Live entertainment, carnival, Yorkville 630.556.9665 Fox Valley Pro Rodeo crafts, 5K, fireworks and lots 630.553.2860 esthersplacefibers.com Big hat world championship of corn! rodeo action and family fun. Volunteer Park, LaSalle Street Juneteenth Kendall County Fairgrounds, Sugar Grove Yorkville 630.449.7999 Auto Row Car Show Emancipation 630.553.2860 sugargrovecornboil.org Trophies, silent auction, BBQ, kendallcountyfair.com raffle and cars! Celebration LaSalle Street, Aurora Live entertainment and 630.896.0181 activities for all ages. lasalle-auto-row.org Martin Luther King Park, JULY: Sugar Grove Corn Boil Aurora aamou.org Montgomery Fest Live entertainment, carnival, pony rides, petting zoo, fishing derby,

Tour de Cure car show, parade and fireworks. Regional bike tour raising Montgomery Park support for the American 630.896.8080 Diabetes Association. ci.montgomery.il.us RiverEdge Park, Aurora 630.264.2739 tour.diabetes.org North Aurora Days Live entertainment, carnival, crafts, beer and parade. Downtown North Aurora 630.897.8228 northauroradays.com

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Continued from page 41 Oktoberfest (cont.) Authentic German bands, beers, August wine and food. Smallville Superfest Downtown Plano Costumed characters, live 630.898.9242 entertainment and more! planooktoberfest.com Downtown Plano 630.552.7164 Taste of Sandwich Christmas at Lyon Farm smallvillesuperfest.com Downtown Sandwich Santa, cookies, hayrides APRIL 815.570.2073 and crafts. Civil War Encampment Lyon Farm, Yorkville sandwich-il.org The 10th Illinois Regiment 630.554.3064 September portrays Civil War soldiers Big Rock Plowing Match from this area. Sandwich Fair James Knights Park, Live entertainment, kids’activities, Harness races, tractor pulls, Holiday Express Sandwich antique car show and live auctions. draft horse pulls, carnival rides, All aboard the Holiday 815.786.8044 Plowman’s Park, Big Rock demo derby, grand stand shows Express train! sandwichparkdistrict.org 630.556.3171 and exhibits. Blackberry Farm, Aurora bigrockplowingmatch.com Sandwich Fairgrounds, 630.897.0516 Sandwich foxvalleyparkdistrict.org El Día de los Niños 815.786.2159 Traditional Latin American Fiestas Patrias sandwichfair.com Mexican cultural festival, carnival, Holiday Festival of Lights event. crafts, parade. One of the largest free outdoor Aurora Transportation Center RiverEdge Park, Aurora light displays in Northern Illinois. 630.256.4636 or 630.256.3370 630.896.6666 OCTOBER Phillips Park, Aurora aurorahispanicheritage.com riveredgeaurora.com Pumpkin Daze aurorafestivaloflights.com at Abbey Farms MAY Festival of Crafts Fun, fall activities for the Holiday Lights Various locations, Sandwich whole family. Motorcycle Sunday at Mooseheart Motorcycle rally, bike blessing, 815.498.9688 Abbey Farms, Aurora 1.8 miles with more than live concert, 60-mile ride. sandwich-il.org 630.966.7775 80 lighted displays! Santa, Phillips Park, Aurora abbeyfarms.org cookies, crafts and hot cocoa. 717.991.0804 Hometown Days Festival Mooseheart Child City motorcyclesunday.com Beecher Park, Yorkville (Located between Batavia Pumpkin Weekends and North Aurora) 630.553.4357 Halloween festivities including mooseheart.org yorkville.il.us seasonal crafts, harvest decor Spring at and pumpkin stories. Dickson-Murst Farm Lyon Farm Fall Festival Blackberry Farm, Aurora Winter Lights & Antique truck and tractor show, Crafts, flea market, blacksmith 630.897.0516 petting zoo, hayrides, crafts, shop, pumpkins, hay rides, foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Holiday Tree Lighting music. Miss Merry Christmas & Jack children’s games and car show. Montgomery Frost, a grand lighted parade Lyon Farm, Yorkville 630.272.0686 and fireworks! 630.554.3064 theconservationfoundation.org NOVEMBER & Downtown Aurora 630.256.4636 or 630.256.3370 Northern Illinois December aurora-il.org/events Flea Market & Hunting & Fishing Days Christmas Antique Car Show Outdoor recreation and MARCH Sandwich Fairgrounds, education for the whole family. at Abbey Farms Sandwich Silver Spring State Fish Christmas trees, Pine Tree Cafe, Maple Fest 815.970.4371 & Wildlife Area bakery, tractor rides. Hands-on family fun making sandwich-il.org 708.373.4878 Abbey Farms, Aurora maple syrup from tree sap. nihfd.org 630.966.7775 Red Oak Nature Center, abbeyfarms.org North Aurora 630.897.1808 Pumpkin Daze at Abbey Farms foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Fun, fall activities for the entire family. Abbey Farms, Aurora 630.966.7775 Located in Downtown Aurora abbeyfarms.org

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1st WEDnesdays (summer) OnGoing Events Cruise Nights Cruise Nights Summer 2016 Jun.–Aug., 5–8 pm. Yorkville’s Cruise Nights Riverfront Park 131 E. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville

RiverEdge park 630.553.4357 From rockers to country legends, yorkville.il.us festivals to funk, it’s going to 1st Fridays* Select Sundays be one hot summer at Sunday at Sandwich RiverEdge Park. First Friday Artwalk Select WEDnesdays (summer) Enjoy an evening strolling in RiverEdge Park downtown Aurora between art Antiques Show River Rhapsody Discover treasures and hard- 360 N. Broadway, Aurora openings in one glorious night. to-find items at the historic Concert Series 630.896.6666 *no event in Jan. or July. Sandwich Fairgrounds. Jun.–Aug., 7–8:30 pm. riveredgeaurora.com Downtown Aurora Sandwich Fairgrounds, Batavia Riverwalk auroradowntown.com Fall 2016 – SPring 2017 Sandwich 100 Island Ave., Batavia Select WEDnesdays (summer) 630.251.3454 630.879.5235 Paramount Theatre sundayatsandwichantiques.com bataviaparks.org Wednesdays Broadway Series Select MONDAys 2nd Thursdays Award-winning live in the Plaza entertainment takes the Enjoy a free, live outdoor concert Classic Movie Mondays Rhythm on stage with four Broadway in downtown Aurora. Classic films in the magnificent shows each year. Millennium Plaza, Aurora Paramount Theatre on select the Riverfront auroradowntown.com Mondays, 7 pm for only $1. Summer Concert Series. 2016–2017 Productions: Paramount Theatre Jun.–Aug., 6:30–8:30 pm. 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora North Aurora Riverfront Park Mamma Mia! Weekly (spring & summer) 630.896.6666 25 E. State St., North Aurora Sep. 7–Oct. 30, 2016 Downtown Saturdays paramountaurora.com noarda.org The Little Mermaid A plethora of fun activities for Nov. 23, 2016–Jan. 8, 2017 the whole family to enjoy! Select Thursdays (summer) Monthy (summer) Downtown Aurora Sweeney Todd–The Demon auroradowntown.com Concerts in the Park Sandwich Lions Club Barber of Fleet Street Bring a lawn chair or a blanket Feb. 8–Mar. 19, 2017 and enjoy a free, live outdoor Cruise Nights Monthly (summer) Jun.–Sep. summer concert. 2 locations. Jesus Christ Superstar Downtown Sandwich Select Thursdays at 7:30 pm. Apr. 19–May 28, 2017 Movies in the Park 815.786.7380 Enjoy a cool summer night 630.897.0516 Paramount Theatre sandwich-il.org watching a classic family movie foxvalleyparkdistrict.org 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora outdoors under the stars. 630.896.6666 McCullough Park Phillips Park, Aurora 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora paramountaurora.com aurora-il.org/events Montgomery Park 301 N. River St., Montgomery Paramount’s Broadway Series

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EnjoyAurora.com 43 Phillips Park Zoo Aurora kids’ fun Explore the wild side of Phillips Park. in the Aurora Area Approximately 100 animals representing 41 species. The River Otters are a kid’s favorite. 630.256.3750 phillipsparkaurora.com

These kid-approved attractions top the fun list in the Aurora Area! Top Kids Attractions

Raging Waves Waterpark Yorkville Splash down at Illinois’ Largest Waterpark. New in 2016, WONAMBI. Will you be the one to conquer the beast? 630.882.6575 ragingwaves.com

44 Aurora Area Go Guide Top Kids Attractions Red oak Nature Center North Aurora Learn about the great outdoors through direct interaction with nature. Fox River shoreline, wooded trails and the cave await. 630.897.1808 foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

SciTech Hands On Museum Aurora Explore over 200 interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics exhibits which inspire education and imagination. In downtown Aurora. 630.859.3434 scitechmuseum.org

EnjoyAurora.com 45 kids’ fun in the Aurora Area

Splash Country water Park and Phillips Park Aquatic Center Aurora Two family-friendly and kid-approved waterparks with something for all ages. Keep cool this summer in the Aurora Area. 630.906.7981 foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Funway Entertainment Center Batavia Kids just wanna have fun. And Funway guarantees a good time for all ages. 630.879.8717 funway.com

NEW! Sky Zone TrAmpoline PArk Aurora Aurora’s newest family-fun indoor recreational play place. 331.207.4759 skyzone.com/aurora

46 Aurora Area Go Guide Blackberry Farm Aurora Kids love the living history, pony rides, mini-train, winter ice rink and many other activities for the young and young at heart. 630.892.1550 foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Air ClassicS Museum of Aviation Sugar Grove Restored vintage flying machines and aviation exhibits bring military flight down to earth. 630.466.0888 airclassicsmuseum.org

Fermilab Batavia What do American Bison and colliding particles have in ? Find out only at Fermilab in the Aurora Area. 630.840.3000 fnal.gov

EnjoyAurora.com 47 kids’ fun in the Aurora Area Sugar Grove Family Fun Center Sugar Grove KIDS & FAMILY Go-karts, bumper boats and Air Classics Museum of Aviation mini-golf, Oh My! Aircraft, vehicles, uniforms and 630.466.3866 other aviation memorabilia from 1930s to the present. sugargrovefamily 44W546 Rt. 30, Sugar Grove 630.466.0888 funcenter.com airclassicsmuseum.org

Airtastic Play Land 10 inflatable play structures, party rooms, play areas. 850 S. Frontenac St., Aurora Batavia Depot Museum 630.851.7525 Blackberry Farm David L. Pierce Art & Housed in an 1854 Chicago, airtastic.com Living history museum where History Center Burlington & Quincy Railroad depot. pioneer life is re-created through Rotating innovative art exhibits. Exhibits include bed and dresser of Arts on Fire educational demonstrations and Historical photographs, books, Mary Todd Lincoln when she was a Paint your own pottery or take an hands-on fun. Admission includes maps and other memorabilia patient at Bellevue Place in 1875. art class. unlimited train rides, hay wagon, related to the rich history 155 Houston St., Batavia 623 Rt. 34, Plano pedal tractors, paddle boats, of Aurora. 630.406.5274 630.273.2119 carousel and ponies. Winter ice 20 E. Downer Pl., Aurora bataviahistoricalsociety.org artsonfireplano.com skating rink. 630.256.3340 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora aurora-il.org/publicarts Batavia Skate Park Aurora Regional 630.892.1550 411 S. River St., Batavia Fire Museum foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Dickson-Murst Farm 630.879.5235 Vintage firefighting equipment, 1940s living history farm. Call ahead bataviaparks.org memorabilia, interactive kiosks. Bliss House Museum or visit website for open dates. 53 N. Broadway, Aurora Historical exhibits about the 2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery Big Rock Historical 630.256.4140 Village of Sugar Grove and 630.553.0687 Society Museum auroraregionalfiremuseum.org surrounding area. Open Tuesdays theconservationfoundation.org Artifacts from the century- 1-4 pm or by appointment. old Plowing Match and Welsh Aurora Skate Center 259 Main St., Sugar Grove immigrants. Limited hours, call 34W113 Montgomery Rd., Aurora 630.466.9726 in advance or visit their website. 630.898.5830 sugargrovehistory.org 48W445 Hinckley Rd., Big Rock skateaurora.com 630.556.3604 bigrockhistoricalsociety.org

Aurora Regional Fire Musuem Aurora Features a variety of interactive exhibits designed to educate and entertain children, families, and firefighters. 630.256.4140 auroraregional firemuseum.org

48 Aurora Area Go Guide EnjoyAurora.com 49 Fermilab Milestone Park & Skate Park Settler’s Cottage Museum Sport Zone Family Fun Center Science & nature at its best! Softball, tee ball, tennis, play- Learn about the rich history Soccer, go-karts, mini-golf, The only lab of its kind in the ground, skate/BMX, splash pad. of the Village of Montgomery indoor golf, batting cages. world that is free and open to 1375 N. Castle St., Sandwich and tour its oldest remaining 1900 Hill Ave., Aurora the public. Performing arts and 815.786.8044 structure. Limited hours, 630.820.8624 lectures. Self-guided tours. sandwichparkdistrict.org call ahead. sportzonepark.com Groups by appointment. 200 N. River St., Montgomery Kirk Rd. and Pine St., Batavia Phillips Park 630.896.8080 Stone Mill Museum 630.840.3000 Free zoo, Mastodon Gallery, ci.montgomery.il.us 1856, houses historical and fnal.gov Sunken Garden, 18-hole golf Native American exhibits. course/driving range, 28-acre Silver Springs State Fish Open Sundays during summer Funway Entertainment Center fishing lake with multiple use & Wildlife Area 1–5 pm. Call ahead. Illinois’ largest family entertain- trail, war memorials and Home of Northern Illinois Hunting 315 E. Railroad St., Sandwich ment center. Year round: bowling, recreation areas. & Fishing Days. 815.786.6510 bumper cars, roller skating, 1000 Ray Moses Dr., Aurora 13608 Fox Rd., Yorkville Sandwich.il.us arcade, laser tag, Rock-n-Roll 630.256.3750 630.553.6297 mini-golf. Seasonal: western trails phillipsparkaurora.com dnr.state.il.us Sugar Grove Family mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages, Fun Center soccer cages, jumpshot, Water Phillips Park Aquatic Center Sky Zone Aurora Go-karts, mini-golf, bumper Wars, bumper boats. Tube slides, simulated river, zero- Trampoline Park boats, water wars, game room, 1335 S. River St., Batavia depth pools, sand activity areas. 87 Executive Dr., Aurora golf range. 630.879.8717 828 Montgomery Rd., Aurora 331.207.4759 9S825 Rt. 47, Sugar Grove funway.com 630.851.8686 skyzone.com/aurora 630.466.3866 foxvalleyparkdistrict.org sugargrovefamilyfuncenter.com Hall Quarry Beach Smallville Museum Zero-depth sand beach, two Raging Waves Waterpark Props and other items used in Vaughan Athletic Center islands, youth water slide, drop Illinois’ largest outdoor the filming of the “Man of Steel” & Indoor Waterpark slide and diving tower. waterpark. 19 water slides, kiddie movie in downtown Plano. Indoor waterpark: tube slides, 400 S. Water St., Batavia pool area, wave pool, lazy river, Limited hours, call ahead. zero-depth entry, interactive 630.406.5275 24 private cabanas. 101 W. Main St., Plano water play. www.bataviaparks.org 4000 N. Bridge St., Yorkville 630.552.7164 2121 W. Indian Trl., Aurora 630.882.6575 smallvillesuperfest.com/museum 630.907.9600 Hinckley Historical ragingwaves.com foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Society Museum Splash Country Water Park Mastodon diorama and displays Red Oak Nature Center Tube slides, lazy river, zero-depth William Tanner House of historic homes. Open Saturdays Interpretive center, trails, pools, small kids’ play attractions, 1856, Italianate fully-furnished 10 am–3 pm and by appointment. Devil’s Cave. sand activity areas. home. Find historic photos, books, 145 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley Rt. 25 (1 mile north of Rt. 56), 195 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora documents and maps covering 815.286.3319 North Aurora 630.906.7981 Aurora’s rich history from the rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilhhs2 630.897.1808 foxvalleyparkdistrict.org 1830s. Tours by appointment. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org 305 Cedar St., Aurora Hupp Skate Park 630.906.0650 2390 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora Riemenschneider aurorahistory.net foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Fire and Spray Park Firefighter-themed with Kendall County summer water spray features. Historic Courthouse 600 Hayden Dr., Yorkville 1864, learn about Kendall County’s 630.553.4350 Let’s go to the Movies! natural resources, prairies and yorkville.il.us Native Americans. Cinemark Tinseltown USA Randall 15 IMAX Schingoethe Center 109 W. Ridge St., Yorkville 320 S. Lincolnway, North Aurora 550 N. Randall Rd., Batavia of Aurora University 630.553.4025 630.906.0496 630.225.8400 co.kendall.il.us/forest-preserve/ Native American artifacts cinemark.com www.goodrichqualitytheaters.com historic-courthouse and artwork. 1315 Prairie St., Aurora NCG Cinema Wow 7 Cinema 630.844.7843 Luigi’s Pizza & Fun Center 1505 N. Bridge St., Yorkville 101 Duvick Ave., Sandwich aurora.edu/museum Laser tag, arcade room. 630.708.5151 815.786.7777 732 Prairie St., Aurora ncgmovies.com/yorkville wow7.com 630.896.9861 SciTech Hands On Museum luigispizzaandfuncenter.com Over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of Lyon Farm & Village electricity, weather, astronomy 15 historic buildings, 1819 Chicago and nuclear energy. Burlington & Quincy caboose, 18 W. Benton St., Aurora fully-stocked general store, 1840s 630.859.3434 schoolhouse, town hall, working scitechmuseum.org blacksmith shop. Limited hours: check website or call in advance. 7935 Rt. 71, Yorkville 630.553.6777 lyonfarmkchs.wordpress.com

48 Aurora Area Go Guide EnjoyAurora.com 49 Meetings Make the Aurora Area your meeting and group event destination!

North Island Center Located across the street from the Sandwich Paramount Theatre. Timber Creek Inn & Suites Atrium RedBerri Convention Center • 2,500 sq. ft. open space for receptions, Area’s largest and most complete facility luncheons and after-hours events with 40,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting Aurora Copley Theatre and convention space to accommodate your toughest event requirements. Aurora Fox Valley Inn • 3,200 sq. ft. with 45’x24’ Grand Ballroom full-service stage • 14,000 sq. ft. of divisible, column-free convention and trade show space Accommodates all your meeting and • 216 for meetings banquet needs for 150. • 11,000 sq. ft. of meeting space Meyer Ballrooms and break-out rooms Aurora Regional Fire Museum • 3,458 sq. ft. of divisible space • 7,000 sq. ft. of open pre-event Hayloft Theatre in three rooms and gallery space Located in the old central fire • 330 for banquets* station, this is the “hot spot” for • Banquets for 1,100 • 350 for meetings* your meeting. • Meetings for 775 * All rooms combined • Meetings for 50 • Full service 100-room hotel attached Staybridge Suites Aurora Hampton Inn & Suites Aurora Luxurious all-suite hotel. Boardroom Boardroom Sugar Grove • 468 sq. ft. • 250 sq. ft. Waubonsee Community College • Meetings for 14 Sugar Grove Campus • Meetings for 12 Meeting Rooms Academic & Professional Center It always feels like summer in the Paramount Theatre Event Room nearly 5,000 sq. ft. of divisible space Two-level facility with elevator. State-of-the-art contemporary space offers more than 10,000 sq. ft. of divisible in five rooms with a golf resort theme. Grand Gallery space in three rooms. • 360 for banquets* • 370 for banquets* • 520 for banquets* • 180 for meetings* • 450 for Receptions • 360 total for meetings* * All rooms combined * both floors * All rooms combined Holiday Inn Aurora Waubonsee Community College Auditorium Aurora’s full service hotel. Downtown Aurora Campus • 1,687 sq. ft. with 33’x29’ Conference Room Multipurpose Room full-service stage • 2,054 sq. ft. • 3,203 sq. ft. of divisible space • 390 for meetings • Banquets for 55 in three rooms • Meetings for 24 • 192 for banquets or meetings* * All rooms combined Yorkville Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hampton Inn Yorkville Aurora/Naperville Free wired and wireless Internet. Burlington Room Plano Fox River Meeting Room • 828 sq. ft. The Homestead 1854 • 1,365 sq. ft. • Banquets for 64 Italianate Tuscan Villa. • Banquets for 60 • Meetings for 48 Lewis Steward Congressional Library • Meetings for 80 • 336 sq. ft. • Meetings for 40 (includes foyer)

Outdoor Space • Labyrinth, maze • Banquets up to 100

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Conveniently located off I-88 just 37 2 miles west of Chicago in the beautiful Fox River Valley, the Aurora Area is a great gathering destination. From the 40,000 square foot convention center to intimate boardrooms and everything in between, you’ll find a venue for small and large gatherings, corporate retreats, wedding parties, family reunions and other group events in the Aurora Area. Personalized service and one-on-one attention are just part of what you’ll receive.

Call 630.256.3194 or email [email protected] for more information.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites, Aurora 2. Timber Creek Inn & Suites RedBerri Convention Center 3. Waubonsee Community College 4. Paramount Theatre Grand Gallery 3 4

50 Aurora Area Go Guide EnjoyAurora.com 51 Stay the Night From cozy to luxurious, you’ll find the perfect accommodations in the Aurora Area!

AURORA AURORA AURORA AURORA FOX VALLEY INN CANDLEWOOD SUITES HAMPTON INN & SUITES AURORA

Conveniently located off I-88 across the 83 guest rooms, including single- Near major attractions and located street from Chicago Premium Outlets. studio suites, double queen suites and off I-88. 127 guest rooms and suites. Free Wi-Fi, exercise room, game room, one-bedroom suites. Suites include Amenities include 6,000 square foot lounge/bar, laundry facility and large fully equipped kitchens with full-size swimming complex, kiddie pool, outdoor swimming pool. Grand ballroom refrigerator and icemaker, dishwasher, 2,200-gallon hot tub, exercise room, accommodates 150 people for banquets microwave and stovetop plus a variety of free high speed Internet access and meetings. Between the spacious dishes, cookware and utensils. Suites also and On the House™ hot breakfast. rooms and ideal location, you’ll love include spacious work area with two- 5,000-square-foot conference center the pick! line phone and free high-speed Internet has five meeting rooms with full A/V access. Perfect location for business, and video-conferencing capability. Aurora Fox Valley Inn leisure and extended-stay travelers. Only Close to Chicago Premium Outlets, 2450 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora a mile from Vaughan Athletic Center and Vaughan Athletic Center and Orchard 630.851.2000 aurorafoxvalleyinn-il.com Orchard Valley Golf Course. Valley Golf Course.

Candlewood Suites Hampton Inn & Suites Aurora 2625 W. Sullivan Rd., Aurora 2423 Bushwood Dr., Aurora 630.907.9977 630.907.2600 candlewoodaurora.com hamptoninnandsuitesaurora.com

52 Aurora Area Go Guide HOTELS

AURORA AURORA AURORA AURORA HAMPTON INN & SUITES HOLIDAY INN AURORA HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MOTEL 6 AURORA & SUITES AURORA/NAPERVILLE

Full service hotel with luxury amenities Walk to Paramount Theater, Two Brothers 119 rooms, located within walking and service. Wake up to a cooked- Roundhouse, RiverEdge Park, Hollywood distance of Chicago Premium Outlets fresh breakfast made to order, enjoy a Casino and Metra Rail serving downtown and just off I-88. Amenities include delectable dinner served in our restaurant Chicago. Minutes from Chicago Premium free local calls, kids stay free, pet- and unwind in our lounge or indoor Outlets, Aurora University, Waubonsee friendly rooms and free morning coffee. heated pool and 24-hour fitness center. Community College, Great Lakes Center, Coin laundry, Wi-Fi and truck parking Complimentary high-speed wireless Stuart Sports Complex and Fox River Trail. available. Internet and business center, free parking Close by attractions include Phillips Park Motel 6 and easy access to major expressways. Zoo, Fermilab, Raging Waves Waterpark, Vaughan Athletic Center & Indoor 2380 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora Meeting and banquet space available. Waterpark. Hotel amenities include an 630.851.3600 Near Chicago Premium Outlets, Vaughan indoor pool and spa, fitness center and motel6.com Athletic Center and Orchard Valley Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet. Golf Course. Conference Services for up to 50 people Holiday Inn Aurora with high-speed Internet and Business 2424 Sullivan Rd., Aurora Center. Easy expressway access to 630.806.7400 O’Hare International Airport and Midway holidayinn.com/aurorail International Airport and just minutes from .

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora/Naperville 111 N. Broadway, Aurora 630.896.2800 hiexpress.com/aurorail

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AURORA AURORA AURORA STAYBRIDGE SUITES SUPER 8 AURORA QUALITY INN –AURORA

All-suite hotel designed for business, 65 rooms including some hot tub suites, 50 rooms and conference room within leisure or relocating travelers. complimentary deluxe breakfast, free walking distance of Fox Valley Mall Spacious one-bedroom and two- high-speed Internet, an indoor heated and minutes from downtown Aurora, bedroom/two-bath suites come with pool and spa, fitness room, free local Paramount Theatre, SciTech Hands On complimentary hot breakfast buffet and calls and cable TV. Chicago Premium Museum, Hollywood Casino Aurora, midweek evening dinner receptions. Outlets, restaurants, golf courses and Two Brothers Roundhouse and Metra Features indoor pool and hot tub, other attractions are nearby. train to downtown Chicago. gym and outdoor sport court, walking Super 8 Aurora Quality Inn distance to Metra train station to 4228 Longmeadow Dr., Aurora 4005 Gabrielle Dr., Aurora downtown Chicago and minutes from 630.898.5419 630.820.3400 downtown Aurora. Surrounded by super8.com qualityinn.com numerous restaurants and shopping choices. Close to the Great Lakes Center volleyball venue.

Staybridge Suites – Aurora 4320 Meridian Pkwy., Aurora 630.978.2222 staybridgesuites.com/aurora

54 Aurora Area Go Guide EnjoyAurora.com 55 Stay the Night in the Aurora Area!

NORTH AURORA NORTH AURORA SANDWICH BAYMONT INN & SUITES NORTH AURORA HOTEL TIMBER CREEK INN & SUITES INN & SUITES AND REDBERRI CONVENTION CENTER

Minutes from Chicago Premium Outlets, 120 guest rooms including King, Queen, Exclusive 25,000 square foot multi- Paramount Theatre, Two Brothers Double Rooms and King Suite. Guest functional convention center and Roundhouse and Hollywood Casino rooms are equipped with kitchenettes for full-service hotel suits both business Aurora. 71 newly renovated rooms with guests’ convenience. Free Wi-Fi access and leisure travelers.100 spacious complimentary Wi-Fi, refrigerator, and Cable TV in every guestroom and free guest rooms, including luxury suites microwave, 39” LED TV. Indoor pool continental breakfast from 7 am to 10 am and hot tub rooms. Amenities include and fitness center. Pet friendly every day. A 24-hour front desk provides indoor pool, arcade, 24-hour fitness with deposit. a personal welcome to guests at any room, full-service restaurant and bar, hour. Ample free parking for guests and complimentary breakfast buffet and Baymont Inn & Suites motorcoach buses. North Aurora Hotel high-speed Internet. Major attractions 308 S. Lincolnway, North Aurora Inn & Suites is close to Chicago Premium 630.897.7695 such as the Farnsworth House, Raging Outlets and Hollywood Casino Aurora. baymontinns.com Waves Waterpark, Sandwich Opera North Aurora Hotel House, Sandwich Antique Market 201 Smoke Tree Ln. and Silver Springs State Fish and North Aurora Wildlife Area are minutes away. 331.205.1700 naurorahotel.net Timber Creek Inn and Suites and Redberri Convention Center 3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich 630.273.6000 866.99.CREEK worldhotels.com

54 Aurora Area Go Guide EnjoyAurora.com 55 HOTELS (continued) MOTELS & CAMPING

All Seasons Motel 104 E. Stagecoach Trl. Yorkville 630.553.7147

Hansen’s Motel 1057 E. Benton St. Aurora 630.898.1336 hansensmotel.com

Sunset Motel 1015 N. Bridge St. Yorkville 630.553.7353

Big Rock Forest Preserve & Campground 46W499 Granart Rd. YORKVILLE YORKVILLE Big Rock SUPER 8 YORKVILLE HAMPTON INN YORKVILLE 630.232.1242 kaneforest.com

Hide-A-Way Lakes Clean and affordable stay for travelers in 77 guest rooms, including single-room and Campground & Recreational Park the Aurora Area. Free high-speed wireless whirlpool suites, indoor pool and whirlpool, 8045 Van Emmon Rd. Internet, complimentary SuperStart™ fitness room, business center, On the House™ Yorkville breakfast and on-site laundry facilities. hot breakfast, meeting space and free wired 630.553.6323 Enjoy fishing, canoeing, picnicking, kayaking, and wireless Internet. Near Raging Waves hideawaylakes.com whitewater park and a children’s play area Waterpark, Marge Cline Whitewater Course, along the Fox River. Nearby attractions Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area, Hoover Forest Preserve include the Farnsworth House, Silver Springs and Whitetail Ridge Golf Course. Rooms 11285 Fox Rd. State Fish and Wildlife Area, Raging Waves feature a 37” flat screen TV, microwave and Yorkville Waterpark, Hollywood Casino Aurora, refrigerator and Clean and Fresh Bedding™. 630.553.4025 Blackberry Oaks Golf Course and Sugar Grove co.kendall.il.us/ forest-preserve Family Fun Center. Hampton Inn Yorkville 310 E. Countryside Pkwy., Yorkville Super 8 Yorkville 630.553.9805 1510A N. Bridge St., Yorkville yorkville.hamptoninn.com 630.553.1634 super8.com

56 Aurora Area Go Guide BOUTIQUE ARTS INN RETREAT

PLANO BIG ROCK THE HOMESTEAD 1854 ESTHER’S PLACE

Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a Serenity and simpler times at an 1895 Victorian-style labyrinth and hedge maze, this 1854 Italianate country home with two beautifully furnished vintage rooms and two cottage is reminiscent of rural Tuscan villas and is listed baths. Host parties, groups and retreats. Indulge in a fiber on the National Register of Historic Places. The Homestead getaway—a scrumptious evening meal, late night tea and 1854 is conveniently located on Main Street in Plano. It is crumpets, rise-and-shine breakfast, workshop, tour and also minutes from the world-famous Farnsworth House. round-the-clock pampering. Fiber arts studio offers items The Homestead 1854 is an exquisite setting, indoor and and gifts produced locally by artists and farmers. outdoor, in which to hold corporate, private or social events. From intimate wedding, commitment or vow renewal Esther’s Place 201 W. Galena St. (Rt. 30), Big Rock ceremonies to corporate retreats, cocktail parties or casual 630.556.9665 BBQs, this unique property emanates character. esthersplacefibers.com The Homestead 1854 611 E. Main St., Plano 630.552.4322 thehomestead1854.com

EnjoyAurora.com 57 Aurora · Batavia · Big Rock · Hinckley · Montgomery · North Aurora · Plano · Sandwich · Sugar Grove · Yorkville Let’s Go! To Rockford To Milwaukee 90 94 N 47 Lake Michigan 25 59 64 53 31 294 94 O’ Hare 64 Airport 90 To DeKalb 294 BATAVIA 294 CHICAGO 88 NORTH 56 AURORA 90 88 55 94 Aurora 294 HINCKLEY BIG ROCK 56 Municipal Midway Airport 30 AURORA 34 Airport SUGAR 355 GROVE MONTGOMERY 94

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58 Aurora Area Go Guide Aurora · Batavia · Big Rock · Hinckley · Montgomery · North Aurora · Plano · Sandwich · Sugar Grove · Yorkville

Just 37 miles from Chicago, the 10 communities of the Aurora Area are distinct in character and charm yet unified by their placement Let’s Go! in the Fox River Valley. To Rockford To Milwaukee 90 94 N Aurora Municipal Airport 47 Lake Michigan 43W636 Rt. 30, Sugar Grove 25 59 888.339.9399 64 53 auroraairport.com 31 294 94 O’ Hare Chicago Midway 64 Airport 90 International Airport 5700 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago To DeKalb 294 BATAVIA 773.838.0600 294 CHICAGO flychicago.com 88 NORTH 56 AURORA Hinckley Airport 90 12637 Rt. 30 West, Hinckley 88 55 94 Aurora 294 224.330.9990 HINCKLEY BIG ROCK 56 grassrootsflying.com Municipal Midway Airport 30 AURORA 34 Airport SUGAR O’Hare International Airport 355 94 10000 W. O’Hare Ave., Chicago GROVE MONTGOMERY 800.832.6352 chicago-ord.com 30 59 90 294 public Transportation SANDWICH PLANO YORKVILLE 34 57 Amtrak Station 101 W. Main St., Plano 34 30 800.872.7245 amtrak.com 55 94 To Gary Fox River 126 Aurora Transportation Center METRA commuter train and PACE local bus services. 80 94 233 N. Broadway, Aurora 80 630.692.6313 metrarail.com 57 To Champaign pacebus.com

Rt. 59 Station METRA commuter train. 1090 N. Rt. 59, Aurora Located conveniently off Interstate 88 — 630.820.7408 metrarail.com we’re easily accessible by car but also offer many options for public transportation, including travel to and from Chicago. This is the place to be with plenty of fun to be had in the Aurora Area!

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