Paramount Theatre, Aurora

Name: Paramount Theatre
Address: Aurora, United States
Telephone: +1 630-896-7676

#8 among attractions in Aurora

Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater

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Facts and practical information

The Paramount Theatre, also known as the Paramount Arts Center, opened in Aurora, Illinois in 1931. It was designed by Rapp and Rapp in the Art Deco style with Venetian elements. Over the years, it has hosted films, plays, musicals, concerts, comedy shows, and other acts. The structure was restored in the 1970s and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is part of the Stolp Island Historic District. ()

Capacity: 1885Coordinates: 41°45'27"N, 88°18'53"W

Address

Aurora (Downtown Aurora)Aurora United States

Contact

+1 630-896-7676

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Day trips

Paramount Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hollywood Casino, Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Fox Valley Park District.

~760 ftNE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Hollywood Casino, Aurora
4 min walk • Hollywood Casino Aurora is a riverboat casino located on the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. It is owned by Gaming & Leisure Properties and operated by Penn National Gaming.
~930 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Aurora
5 min walk • The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is an educational institution located in Aurora, Illinois, USA. 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.
~400 ftSW
Museum, Historical place, Art museum
Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Aurora
2 min walk • The Grand Army of the Republic Hall is an historic building located at 23 East Downer Place on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois, in the United States.
1 miN
Protected area
Fox Valley Park District, Aurora
27 min walk • The Fox Valley Park District was founded in 1947 to protect scenic vistas and land alongside the Fox River. It is the second largest park district in Illinois, serving a population of more than 230,000 that includes the communities of Aurora, North Aurora, Montgomery and portions of Sugar Grove.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum
William Tanner House Museum, Aurora
13 min walk • The William Tanner House Museum, also known as the William A. Tanner House, is a historic residence and museum in Aurora, Illinois. It was built in 1857 for William A. Tanner, a hardware merchant. His descendants lived in the house until it was donated to the Aurora Historical Society in 1936.
~1020 ftSW
41°45'23"N • 88°19'6"W
SciTech Hands-On Museum, Aurora
5 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
~1450 ftW
Library
Aurora Public Library, Aurora
7 min walk • The Aurora Public Library is a public library in Aurora, Illinois, United States. It is made of up one central library with two branch libraries. In addition to these facilities the library runs a bookmobile, bringing its total service population to 200,000 people.
~220 ftW
Island, Neighbourhood
Stolp Island, Aurora
2 min walk • Stolp Island is a small island in the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois. In 1986 the island and its 41 buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Stolp Island Historic District. It covers 0.03 square miles of land area.
~260 ftNW
Skyscraper
Leland Tower, Aurora
2 min walk • Leland Tower is a twenty-two-story building on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois. Leland Tower was at one point the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago. Stolp Island is recognized as a Historical District by the National Register of Historic Places.
~990 ftSE
Neighbourhood
LaSalle Street Auto Row Historic District, Aurora
5 min walk • The LaSalle Street Auto Row Historic District is a set of fifteen buildings in Aurora, Illinois. The buildings reflect the growth of automobile retail in Aurora in the early 20th century.
0.5 miW
Neighbourhood
Col. Ira C. Copley Mansion, Aurora
13 min walk • The Colonel Ira C. Copley Mansion, is a historic residence in Aurora, Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Paramount Theatre open?

Paramount Theatre is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Paramount Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Stolp Island, Aurora (2 min walk), Leland Tower, Aurora (2 min walk), Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Aurora (2 min walk), Hollywood Casino, Aurora (4 min walk).

How to get to Paramount Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paramount Theatre:

Train

Aurora (12 min walk)

Bus

Aurora Transportation Center • Lines: 524, 530, 533, 802 (13 min walk)
Lake & Lawndale • Lines: 802 (28 min walk)