Aurora
Aurora is located east of Denver in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas Counties. It is actually Denver’s largest suburb and the third largest city in Colorado. With panoramic views of the mountains from parts of the city and its close proximity to Denver International Airport, the location is hard to beat.
From its beginnings, the city has always had a large military presence with Army General Hospital (Fitzsimmons Army Hospital), Lowry Air Force Base, and Buckley Field (Buckley Air Force Base). Today only the Buckley Air Force Base remains which is Aurora’s largest employer.
The city of Aurora offers more than 100 parks, with over 6,000 acres of open space. One of the highlights is Cherry Creek State Park. The park offers a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, swimming, snowshoeing, and more. There is even a spot for dogs to roam around off leash in the 107-acre fenced area with water access. In addition to Cherry Creek State Park, Aurora has 3 nature centers to learn about ecosystems, wildlife, conservation, and history with access to the Sand Creek Greenway Trail. Click here for a link to more information on the various parks within the city. For the sports minded the city is home to 6 public golf courses and a massive 220-acres at the Aurora Sports Park used for baseball, softball, soccer, and more.
Aurora is also home to 2 of the top hospitals in the nation: University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado. Both hospitals are located on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus home of 6 health professional schools and research facilities.
The food scene in Aurora is no joke either with over 250 independently owned ethnic restaurants, more than 15 local breweries, wineries, and cidery. The Stanley Marketplace is a fun place to explore over 50 independently owned businesses of restaurants, breweries, wineries, food stands, and shops.
Not to be forgotten is the Aurora Cultural Arts District with the Aurora Fox Theatre & Arts Center located along E Colfax. Don’t miss the public art tour if you are riding the R line. The arts in Aurora celebrate the diverse makeup of the people that live in the community. Sound like a place you would like to live? Click below for a list of available homes in Aurora.