Two Brothers Roundhouse, Aurora

Name: Two Brothers Roundhouse
Address: Aurora, United States

#32 among attractions in Aurora

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The Two Brothers Roundhouse, formerly the Walter Payton Roundhouse, America's Historical Roundhouse, and Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Roundhouse and Locomotive Shop is a historic building converted to a restaurant in Aurora, Illinois. It was originally constructed in 1856 as a roundhouse for the Chicago & Aurora Railroad and served in this capacity until 1974. It was abandoned until 1995, when a group of investors led by Walter Payton purchased it and converted the building to an entertainment complex. Its most recent tenant is Two Brothers Brewing. The building is the oldest limestone roundhouse in the United States and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1856 (168 years ago)Coordinates: 41°45'39"N, 88°18'30"W

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Two Brothers Roundhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hollywood Casino, Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Paramount Theatre.

~1490 ftW
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Hollywood Casino, Aurora
8 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.
~1290 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Aurora
7 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.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Historical place, Art museum
Grand Army of the Republic Hall, Aurora
13 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.
0.4 miSW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Aurora
11 min walk • 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.
0.8 miN
Protected area
Fox Valley Park District, Aurora
21 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.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum
William Tanner House Museum, Aurora
15 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.
0.6 miSW
41°45'23"N • 88°19'6"W
SciTech Hands-On Museum, Aurora
16 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
0.7 miSW
Library
Aurora Public Library, Aurora
17 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.
0.4 miSW
Island, Neighbourhood
Stolp Island, Aurora
12 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.
0.4 miSW
Skyscraper
Leland Tower, Aurora
11 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.
0.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
LaSalle Street Auto Row Historic District, Aurora
13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Two Brothers Roundhouse?

Nearby attractions include Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Aurora (7 min walk), Hollywood Casino, Aurora (8 min walk), Paramount Theatre, Aurora (11 min walk), Leland Tower, Aurora (11 min walk).

How to get to Two Brothers Roundhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Two Brothers Roundhouse:

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Aurora (2 min walk)

Bus

Aurora Transportation Center • Lines: 524, 530, 533, 802 (2 min walk)
Lake & Lawndale • Lines: 802 (24 min walk)