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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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Aurora Arena Skate Center

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

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

African American Heritage Museum and Black Veterans Archives

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

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