Aurora Essential Info

Overview

Aurora is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, located about 35 miles west of Chicago. It's at the very edge of Chicagoland and, situated on the Fox River, has many opportunities for urban, suburban, and rural recreation. Often overlooked, Aurora in fact has many surprisingly interesting attractions and a downtown unlike that of a typical suburb. It is probably best known for being the setting of the "Wayne's World" movies.

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Basics

Best Time To Go

Apr-Oct

Current Time

Current Weather

62 °F

Cloudy

Fun Facts

1. The world’s largest ball of masking tape was made in Aurora at Cowherd Middle School in 2012.
2. Aurora was the first city in the country to implement an all-electric street light system way in 1881
3. Two Brothers Roundhouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the oldest limestone roundhouse in the United States.
4. The Fox TV show “Prison Break,” was set in Aurora.
5. Wayne’s World was set in Aurora.

Popular Foods

1. Hot Dog
2. Bagels