Aurora West Forest Preserve

40+ acres of mature woodland with large oak trees, assortment of native shrubs and a wet soil valley.

Getting There & Details

Hours
Daily: dawn-dusk
Address
Hankes Rd. between Galena Blvd. and Rt. 56
Phone
630-232-0345
Map
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More Things to Do

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Aurora Art and History Museum

Discover the "City of Lights" by the Aurora Historical Society's collection of photographs, books, maps,…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Ageless Classics

Air Classics Museum and Bannockburn's Ageless Classics deliver classic cars, aircraft memorabilia and a gift…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Aurora Arena Skate Center

Skate to the sounds of top 40 music. Special live organ music dance sessions.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

African American Heritage Museum and Black Veterans Archives

Sculpture garden of African-American art and Veteran's Museum.

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