The Paramount Theatre is a renowned arts venue located in Aurora and surrounding areas, offering performing arts that are accessible to people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. The theater aims to foster expansive imaginations and broad perspectives of individuals and the world by introducing the magic of live theater across generations. Featuring Broadway-style productions, performances, and comedy acts on stage in an ornate, old-school playhouse, the Paramount Theatre provides world-class entertainment, including dance, music, Broadway-caliber theater, and kids' programming, for an annual target audience of 350,000 patrons from over 250 communities. Over 40,000 attendees are proud to be part of the Paramount Broadway Series. Furthermore, the theater expanded its operations with the recently launched Paramount School of the Arts and is currently renovating Copley Theatre for its upcoming Bold Series, an exciting new theatrical experience.
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PARAMOUNT THEATRE REVIEWS
Paramount Theatre is a gorgeous and historical theatre. The inside is beautiful with great friendly staff. My friend and I went and saw Rock of Ages and it was a super fun and amazing show! The performers did a great job and put on a fun show that got the whole crowd dancing. This is the perfect spot for a date night or night out with friends. It is super easy to get to with convenient and easy parking. I will definitely be going back for another show in the future!
Customer service was excellent, we had to change our reservations from one night to another because of horrendous traffic problems and they treated us like royalty. We saw the play tonight the theater was immaculate and the staff was very courteous. I will recommend the Paramount to anyone and regardless of what play you see you’ll have an enjoyable evening.
A wonderful venue that’s got fantastic atmosphere. They do $1 classic movie Mondays which are a lot of fun.
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Phillips Park Zoo is a well-established and animal-housed municipal zoo that aims to offer a secure environment where visitors and students can gain a better understanding of the animal world and its habitat. The zoo is surrounded by recreational and educational facilities, providing professional care for the animals it houses. The zoo primarily displays North American animals in outdoor and indoor reptile exhibits. Phillips Park Zoo, operated by the City of Aurora, IL, was once home to exotic animals like giraffes and monkeys. Admission to Phillips Park Zoo is free, and all tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Parking is available across the Stover Visitor Center, which serves the Zoo, Sunken Garden, and Visitor Center.
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PHILLIPS PARK ZOO REVIEWS
Absolutely phenomenal place to unwind and walk around a little. There is a small area of water fountains for the kids to run around on a hot day. Donating to this place would be a great cause, as it is free to get in. Plus they take care of animals that need help. It was clean as well, as always. You won't regret visiting.
A very small yet lovely zoo. What a little gem this is! It is nestled in a lovely park filled with oaks so a picnic lunch would be a fantastic way to finish your experience. I had no idea this was here and I have lived within 20 minutes of it for over 20 years!
Fun times with the smith family at the zoo was a wonderful day and lots of fun with 6 week old Scarlett, my wife, me, and grandma was a great laugh and a fun day!
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Aurora Regional Fire Museum is a prominent museum in Aurora & Surrounding Areas, providing a learning and public history hub for all ages and events. Their interactive train exhibit is a favorite among kids, families, and firefighters. The museum offers walk-in tours, scheduled group tours, field trips, educational programs, scout programs, and more. In addition to tours, they provide a unique space to host events and various family-friendly educational programs. Aurora Regional Fire Museum aims to conserve and showcase the history and artifacts of fire departments in Aurora while also educating and promoting fire safety and prevention. The museum features numerous interactive exhibits. The museum is conveniently located within a few blocks of the Paramount Theater, Aurora's RiverEdge Park with an outdoor music pavilion, the Hollywood Casino (Aurora), the picturesque Fox River, three other museums, and several restaurants.
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AURORA REGIONAL FIRE MUSEUM REVIEWS
Local historic museum with great displays of Aurora firefighting and fire safety history. Acitivities available for all ages; from the hands-on childrens room to the gallery and fire sprinkler test display. Cute giftshop with collector items, home goods, toys, and selection of Aurora Fire Dept. or Museum branded apperal. 5-minute walk from the Downtown Aurora BNSF metra stop and walking distance from several cafes, restaurants and boutique shops.
Loved this museum! Great displays as well as short, informative videos about fire fighting history. Fun children's area upstairs. From the sound of it, the kids were very engaged and having a good time there!
So much awesome history. Definitely geared for a little bit older children and adults, but there’s a playroom upstairs for the littlest guests that we hung out in for quite a while.
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