| Aurora, Colorado, the city of the "Dawn", is a bustling | | | | you're a golf enthusiast, you'll find a dream come true; |
| metropolis just outside of Denver. Beautiful and tranquil, | | | | the city offers seven courses ranging from nine to |
| even the name brings scenic images to the mind. If | | | | eighteen holes. Tree-lined and high-plains, for beginners |
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| vacation, you have the right idea. Why? Because | | | | If parks and other outdoor recreation suit your style |
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| fun places than you'll ever have time to visit! | | | | Twelve miles of unpaved roads gives ample |
| Compared to many cities, Aurora is somewhat small, | | | | opportunity for nature walks, while thirty-five miles of |
| stretching across a mere 142 square miles. However, | | | | multi-use trails are perfect for biking, hiking and |
| this "town" has its proverbial fingers in the cooking pots | | | | horseback riding. In addition, you can watch or |
| of the world. Have you ever wanted to taste true | | | | participate in various activities such as model airplane |
| exotic cuisine, but haven't been able to take a trip | | | | flying or practice your aim at the shooting range. |
| overseas? Did you used to live overseas and miss the | | | | During the summer, you can camp at any of the 125 |
| taste of home? | | | | available campsites, some with full hook-ups. A lake |
| For the delight of your taste buds, the city offers an | | | | gives ample opportunity for boating and fishing, while |
| amazing 4,000 restaurants. These restaurants serve | | | | the wonderful eco system brings sightings of bald |
| anything from sushi to steak, barbeque to find dining. | | | | eagles, red-tailed hawk, northern harrier and waterfowl |
| Homemade Italian pizza, authentic Chinese, Tai, | | | | for the bird watchers. |
| Cantonese, French and more can be found while | | | | During the winter, the park is open to cross-country |
| roaming the streets. If there's a type of cuisine to be | | | | skiing through pristine snow. Sledding, snowshoeing and |
| tasted and enjoyed, it's in Aurora. Don't worry - if | | | | snow tubing are also favorite pastimes, for visitors and |
| you're craving a burger and French fries from a name | | | | locals alike. If Cherry Creek isn't to your likely, the |
| brand fast food chain, you'll find that, too! | | | | Wheel Park provides areas for skateboarding, the |
| Surprisingly enough, the restaurants are just the topping | | | | Sports Park for other activities, as well as the Aurora |
| on the cake. If you're looking for something to do, you'll | | | | Reservoirs and the Morrison Nature Center. |
| find a little something for every type of interest: | | | | Nightlife |
| History | | | | If you aren't too worn out by the end of the day to |
| Although only a portion of Aurora's many sites and | | | | enjoy nightlife, you'll definitely enjoy Aurora's. The |
| attractions, the city's historical sites, monuments and | | | | Stampede Mesquite Grill and Dance Emporium may |
| museums are worth seeing for any history buff. Visit | | | | not sound like much by the name, but it's one of the |
| the Melvin School, built in 1922 - a two-room | | | | most popular spots in the city for both travelers and |
| schoolhouse from the "olden days". The William Smith | | | | locals. In fact, MSN City Search voted it as the #1 Best |
| house, built in 1910, was home of Aurora's public | | | | Country Bar. The open-air mesquite grill provides tasty |
| schools founder, an Aurora pioneer that raised sheep | | | | treats, while the dance floor, live music, plasma TV's, |
| on the surrounding property. The John Gully | | | | pool tables and the all-important mechanical bull will give |
| Homestead house, built in 1870, is the oldest surviving | | | | your party plenty of things to make a night of it. |
| home in Aurora. Its historical value alone makes it well | | | | Also, keep in mind that if you find Aurora's nightlife a |
| worth the visit. | | | | little too tame, downtown Denver is just a hop, skip |
| Although there are many more historical sites, one of | | | | and jump away. From clubs to lounges, dancing to |
| the shining points in any historical tour should include the | | | | comedy clubs, breweries to sports bars, you'll find |
| Red Cross Building and Memorial. Built in 1918, this | | | | more than enough activity. Bar hopping, strip clubs, late |
| building was established just as World War I was | | | | night dancing and more can be found just a mere |
| ending to serve as a hospice for individuals with | | | | fifteen minutes from Aurora. |
| respiratory illnesses. Although the adjacent hospital, | | | | Mix in all the festivals, fairs, amusement parks and |
| Fitzsimons General Hospital, has been deactivated and | | | | scenic views, and you'll find out why Aurora was |
| is currently being redeveloped, the beehive-shaped | | | | voted one of America's top 50 places to live or visit. In |
| river rock still stands as a memorial to officers, nurses | | | | fact, you may never want to leave!At you will find |
| and enlisted men who lost their lives while serving in | | | | everything you need to plan your trip, whether you |
| the U.S. Army Medical Corp. | | | | need a place to sleep, a reliable rental car, or an |
| Through Aurora's History Museum, families and | | | | affordable flight. We provides great discounted prices |
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| If museums and history doesn't interest you, have no | | | | Visit online today. |
| fear. Aurora is prepared for visitors just like you! If | | | | |