The Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple in Aurora, Illinois, is a sacred place for devotees to experience the blessings and teachings of Sai Baba. Founded by the Sai Samsthan of America, the temple follows similar worship traditions to Shirdi, India, with aratis, bhajans, chanting of the Vishnu Sahasranama, and daily recitation of the Sai Satcharita.
Blackberry Farm is a vibrant living history museum where the lives of pioneers are recreated through educational shows and hands-on fun activities. Admission to Blackberry Farm includes unlimited rides on the train, hay cart, pedal tractor, rowboat, carousel, and ponies.
Phillips Park Zoo is located on the grounds of Phillips Park, in Aurora, Illinois. It was originally established in 1915, and is still open year-round with no admission charge. It was once home to exotic animals such as giraffes and monkeys, but the zoo's focus changed to native animals after Brookfield Zoo opened in 1934.
