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Having Fun this Summer in
Aurora, Illinois by Alex Lee
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If you
are looking for some fun activities for the whole family to round out the
summer, I have assembled a top ten list of places to go to have some fun.
As a local Aurora Illinois resident, all of these activities often make
up a yearly outing for my family. If you are interesting in the Aurora
area, you can also visit my website to find out more about the Aurora
Community.
10.
Enjoy the benefit of outlet shopping at the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall
in Aurora. This mall has it all! Located at 1650 Premium Outlets
Boulevard. Just exit the I-88 tollway to Farnsworth Avenue North.
9.
Cool off from the heat by taking in an IMAX movie at the Randall 15 IMAX
movie theater. This Goodrich movie theater is located at 500 N. Randall
Road in Batavia.
8.
Investigate the history of Aurora and other surrounding area fire
departments, at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum. This museum is located
at 53 North Broadway in downtown Aurora. The museum is open on Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00-4:00.
7.
Take a Metra train trip to downtown Chicago in the summer. The BNSF
Railway Line will take you directly into the heart of downtown Chicago at
Union Station. Hop a free trolley from Union Station to a variety of fun
locations downtown, such as the museum campus or Navy Pier. Go to the
Metra website to find your nearest train station
6.
Take a break from cooking a hot meal in your kitchen and explore the
fresh fruits and vegetables at the local Farmers Markets this summer.
Kane county Farmers Markets are found in Aurora, Batavia, Elgin, Geneva,
St. Charles and Sugar Grove. DuPage county Farmers Markets can be located
in the towns of Naperville, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove and Lisle.
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5.
Visit the SciTech Hands-On Museum in Aurora - SciTech's mission is to
engage people in experiencing and learning science and technology in a
fun and interactive way. This fun museum is located at 18 W. Benton
Street in Aurora.
4.
Explore small quaint shops in the Fox Valley. Naperville, Geneva and St.
Charles are just a few of the many great cities in our area that exhibit
the small hometown feel with their downtown shopping opportunities.
History, charm and treasures await your next shopping adventure in these
local venues.
3. The
Naper Settlement offers history and fun in Naperville. Located at 523 S.
Webster St. in downtown Naperville, the Naper Settlement is a museum
village of 19th century homes, shops and public buildings that exhibit a
collection of historical facts and furnishings. Visit their website or
call the Settlement at 630-420-6010
2.
Visit the Philips Park Zoo for free! This zoo features Bald Eagles, Gray
Wolves, Cougars, a Fox, an Arctic Fox, a Platinum Red Fox, North American
River Otters, Llamas and a lot more. The Philips Park Zoo is located at
901 Ray Moses Drive in Aurora.
1.
Water parks! There is no better way to cool off from the summer heat than
in a family fun water park. Fortunately, you do not have to travel far to
find relief, as the Fox Valley Park District sponsors two local parks.
Splash Country Water Park is located at 195 S. Barnes Road in Aurora and
the Philips Park Aquatic Center is located at 828 Montgomery Road in
Aurora. These parks feature pools, water slides and fun for the whole
family.
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