Drawing nearly 200,000 people residing within a five-mile radius of the central area, Downtown Aurora welcomes visitors to enjoy our celebrated cultural events, delicious dining scene, and boutique retail year-round. Home to over 50-plus businesses, 100 recently renovated residential units, and plans for an additional 300 newly constructed units, Downtown Aurora stands as the commercial center of the Fox Valley and is open for business.

Come visit us in Downtown Aurora, where business and community converge!

The Downtown District

A diversity of businesses, residents, and visitors makes Downtown Aurora a vibrant economic hub, bridging commerce and community.

• Exciting Development Opportunities
  Development of featured properties will add to the area’s 84% commercial occupancy rate and capitalize on over 100 newly developed adaptive reuse residential units in historic buildings.
• Central Location in the Western Suburbs
  Attract nearly 200,000 individuals residing within five miles of the Downtown core.
• Business Variety and Resource Network
  Join a variety of acclaimed dining, entertainment, and accommodation options across 50-plus businesses. Downtown businesses receive direct support from the district’s advocacy group, Aurora Downtown.

Experiencing Aurora Downtown

Aurora showcases its cultural diversity through its arts, entertainment, and dining scenes.

• Premier Entertainment Destination
  RiverEdge Park and the historic Paramount Theatre draw thousands of visitors to nationally touring concerts and critically acclaimed Broadway shows each year.
• Multicultural Cuisine
  Downtown Aurora provides a diverse dining experience, ranging from American cuisine to contemporary twists on traditional cultural dishes.
• Seasonal and Cultural Celebrations
  Throughout the year, residents and visitors gather Downtown to participate in regionally recognized seasonal and cultural celebrations.
  
  

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