This place is an oasis.
Aurora, Colorado
Aurora is a Home Rule Municipality in the U.S. state of Colorado, spanning Arapahoe and Adams counties, with the extreme southeastern portion of the city extending into Douglas County. Aurora is one of the principal cities of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Once a budding frontier town of farmers and ranchers just east of the state's capital, Aurora is Colorado's third largest city with a diverse population of more than 381,000. From agricultural outpost to military bastion, Aurora established its foundation as a driving force in the west. And the rest is history.
Address: Aurora, Colorado
Population 353,108
Established: 1891
Climate: typically varies from 20°F to 88°F and is rarely below 4°F or above 96°F.
Median Home Price: $332,400
County: Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas
Did you know: The third-largest city in the state ranks #1 in diversity…and diversity of things to do.
WHY YOU NEED TO SEE IT
Take in the mountain fresh air. Between 113 parks, 98 miles of trails, and 8,000+ acres of open space, there’s plenty to explore in Aurora.
Discover family-fun this summer including Elitch Gardens, Denver Zoo, Colorado Rapids, horseback riding, water parks and more in Aurora, Colorado.
Discover trail rides, hay rides, and pony rides for kids at these locations for horseback riding in Aurora, Colorado and beyond.
Discover Aurora’s cultural art district, visit galleries or stop by the Art in Public Places exhibits placed throughout the city.