Aurora’s best local businesses
The 241 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Sep 17
What changed this month
- Sep 17– Milette's Cakes retired from the list
- Sep 3✓ The Wing Hut Aurora re-checked — details verified
- Sep 3✓ Berry Optical re-checked — details verified
- Sep 3✓ Montgomery Ballet re-checked — details verified
- Sep 3✓ The Hank Williams Museum re-checked — details verified
- Sep 3✓ Wood Paddle Pizza & Tap re-checked — details verified
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241 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Health & Wellness
- 09Arts & Culture
- 10Home & Garden
- 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
- 12Sporting Goods
- 13Parks & Outdoors
- 14Pets
- 15Cafes
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More spots
Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.
Not-for-profit financial institution with various offerings, including credit card and loan services.
Upscale outdoor mall offering discounted goods from a variety of popular brand names.
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