From major outlet malls to streets of little specialty shops in neighboring villages, residents and visitors of Aurora are sure to find any kind of shopping they're looking for. Whether you're out to buy a new Baxi Luna system for your home or are just doing some window-shopping, we will point you in the right direction. So next time you're in the mood to exercise you're credit card, instead of heading for nearby Chicago, check out some of these Aurora options.

If you're a sucker for a bargain, come and experience the 120 outlet stores in Chicago Premium Outlets. You will find familiar household names like Calvin Klein, Banana Republic, and Giorgio Armani at a fraction of the price. You could find test weights at a sports store or a new little black dress at stores like Ann Taylor or Salvatore Ferragamo.

There are several other shopping centers in the city for those that enjoy one-stop shopping. Westfield Shopping Town is the largest of these with more than 180 stores. It is anchored by the department stores Sears, JCPenney, Macy's and Carson Pirie Scott. You are sure to find everything from baby sleeping bags to a new oven in this shopper's paradise. Westfield is located on New York Street. Other malls and shopping plazas include Kendall Marketplace, North Aurora Towne Center, and West Aurora Plaza.

If you're interested in a shopping experience that includes some more unique items than there are lots of specialty stores to choose from in Aurora as well. There are three main retail corridors in the city, all with a nice mix of quaint boutiques and well-known chain stores. Randall/Orchard Road extends from Montgomery through Aurora while the Route 59 Corridor has hundreds of stores where you could grab a cup of coffee or pick up some cloth diapers. The Route 30/34 Corridor is the most commercial of these areas with stores like Office Depot and Menards.

Aurora also has several antique stores and farmer's markets for those that are looking for an alternative shopping experience. You could find an old front license plate bracket at Tuesday Morning in North Aurora or pick up some local produce at the Farmer's Market at the Aurora Transportation Center.

If you're interested in getting out of the city for the day, there are also plenty of shopping opportunities in Aurora's surrounding communities. Sandwich, Yorkville, and Batavia are each worth a trip for those on the lookout for something new.