- 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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The McCrae Farm is a classical horsemanship facility dedicated to the preservation of French Classical Training principals. Horsemanship is shared with the community through performances and instruction in their indoor arena.
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A family entertainment center, Aloha Falls Miniature Golf features two Hawaiian-themed miniature golf courses and an indoor table golf course. The center offers a cafe and bar, retro console games and tables for pool, ping pong and air hockey.
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The Liberty Theater is a historic theater that provides entertainment in the form of movies. The theater was once the employer of a young Marlon Brando and has the goal of recreating the golden age of movie-going.
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The Illinois Waterway Visitor Center features a museum dedicated to the history of the state's waterway, featuring hands-on exhibits for the children also. Bald eagles can be observed from here.
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Hosting several adult recreational soccer and flag football leagues, Alleghany Park consists of sports fields and playgrounds for the community to enjoy. The playground has slides, monkey bars, and a special side area for toddlers.
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Adler Park is a large scenic park with plenty of trails and access to the Des Plaines River. It offers a 9-hole disc golf course, as well as a playground and community pool.
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Opened in 1953, Lan Oak Lanes features 16 lanes of bowling with shoe rental. The bowling center also has a lounge, snack counter with food and drinks and a private room for events and parties.
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Route 21 & North of Route 137, Libertyville, IL 60048
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Situated on 30 acres, Independence Grove Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with open fields for dogs to play and exercise. The park also has wooded areas along with a dog swimming pond.
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The Esper Peterson Family Aquatic Center is a recreational water park that features a sand play area, a frog slide, 300 lounge chairs, lap lanes, and a basketball hoop. The facility also has a 180-foot tube slide.
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25200 Saint Marys Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
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Once home to a former Illinois governor, Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home offers visitors a view of a historic 1920s building. On Sundays, visitors can take a one hour group tour of the grounds.