Aurora Regional Fire Museum
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is an educational institution located in Aurora, Illinois, US. Pleasant highs of 63–82°F mark the mildest months, May, June, August, September and October.
A museum inside Aurora
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°, with about 28" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Aurora
Aurora Regional Fire Museum is inside Aurora, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Below are typical highs and lows near Aurora Regional Fire Museum.
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is an educational institution located in Aurora, Illinois, US. Its purpose is to preserve and exhibit the artifacts and history of fire departments in Aurora and the surrounding area, as well as to teach and promote fire safety and prevention.
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Overnight near Aurora Regional Fire Museum
The first towns with rooms are Aurora (13) and Aurora Township (10), and Chicago has the most rooms in the area (382).
Chicago
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
2,731,585 people
33 mi east of Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Aurora Regional Fire Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | in town | — | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 181,505 | $275K | C+ |
| Aurora Township | in town | — | 10 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 127,446 | $234K | — |
| Naperville | 8 mi east | 10 min | 25 20 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 153,114 | $540K | B+ |
| Naperville Township | 6 mi east | 10 min | 17 15 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 107,908 | $402K | — |
| Lisle Township | 11 mi east | 15 min | 24 20 hotels · 3 motels · 1 campground | 119,740 | $429K | — |
| York Township | 19 mi northeast | 30 min | 52 45 hotels · 2 motels · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 128,137 | $397K | — |
| Du Page Township | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 23 23 hotels | 88,043 | $296K | — |
| Joliet | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 40 35 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 152,241 | $266K | C |
| Chicago | 33 mi east | 50 min | 382 320 hotels · 20 motels · 20 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 8 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,731,585 | $334K | D |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
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Know before you visit Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Is Aurora Regional Fire Museum in Aurora?
Yes. It’s inside Aurora, IL.
When is the best time to visit Aurora Regional Fire Museum?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–82°.
What is the closest airport to Aurora Regional Fire Museum?
Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about 26 miles away.
Where should I stay near Aurora Regional Fire Museum?
Naperville (8 mi, 25 places to stay), Chicago (33 mi, 382 places to stay) and Aurora (in town, 13 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Aurora
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