- TripBuzz found 402 things to do with kids in or near Aurora, Illinois, including 381 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chicago, Joliet, Wheaton and Lombard.
- From Phillips Park Zoo to Vaughan Aquatic Center, the Aurora area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Family Fun Center, Laser Tag, Water Parks and Theaters.
- Aurora rests along the Fox River and is roughly 35 miles west of Chicago. It is the second largest city in the entire state and offers many city-based recreation opportunities. The city is mostly known as the setting for the movie Wayne's World and even holds multiple summer music festivals to pay homage to the film's strong music industry ties.
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Common park-related facilities are provided by the Euclid Square Park. There are nearly three acres of open land, a soccer field, four tennis courts, playground equipment, a ballfield, and a specially designed tot lot.
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The Wilmette Park District is a park district that features a community garden, a community play field, and a number of recreational parks. The district is also home to a youth soccer league.
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100 West Lafayette Street, Ottawa, IL 61350
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The Reddick Mansion and Gardens are a historic house and grounds that date back before the Civil War. Managed by a local non-profit, tours through the restored building, rooms, and gardens are offered by reservation throughout the year.
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As an indoor rollerskating rink, Paramount Roller Skating Arena provides inline and standard skate rentals for visitors to use. The rink offers several birthday party packages that includes admission to the rink, skate rentals, and a meal.
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Fair Haven Lanes is a 24-lane bowling alley that features automatic scoring, competitive bowling leagues, and Sunday $1 games. The alley also has a video game arcade with video poker and slot machines.
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The Highland Park Country Cclub is a fantastic golf destination for intermediate players. The facilities are fine and the maintenance is neat. Lunches and beverages are available. The place also hosts private ceremonies like birthdays.
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The history of both the Ottawa region and the Boy Scouts of America is the focus of the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum, which also offers special lectures and on-site events. Several nature trails run through the grounds adjacent to the museum for walking as well.
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Located just north of Chicago, Gillson Park is a 59-acre, multi-function area. Park visitors can go swimming in Lake Michigan, rent a sailboat, have a picnic, or go skating in the lighted ice rink.
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Named for its iconic lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach offers visitors a lifeguard protected beach to swim at. The beach has a trail that leads visitors to the historic lighthouse and surrounding woodland.
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The Roxy Cinema is a movie theater that offers discounts to children under 12 and seniors over the age of 55. The cinema also offers discount cards that can be valid for up to two years.