The Neighborhood
Rocky Mountain living with flair.
Enjoy Aurora's four distinct seasons, and explore its numerous parks, trails, and thousands of acres of open space, as well as ranches and nature centers that are open to the public. Cherry Creek Reservoir and State Park offer a myriad of opportunities for birding, boating, fishing, and even going for a summer swim on the reservoir's sandy beach. Then don't forget to take in a breathtaking Rocky Mountain sunset.
Inclined to do some shopping? Stop by a local art gallery or boutique, or visit Colorado’s largest indoor mall, Stanley Marketplace. Aurora has plenty to offer in the entertainment category, too, with performing arts, ethnic dining, and live music from classical to Irish soul. And with its many historic sites and landmarks, you'll find everything from a nineteenth century homestead to a 1930s art deco radio station to pique your interest.
Take advantage of all Aurora has to offer. Come home to the vibrant, supportive community of St. Andrew’s Village.
So Much To Do and See
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Aurora’s Story
The Aurora History Museum is a small museum in the Aurora Municipal Center campus near the city hall, courts, and public library. Its exhibits include Growing Home, Hometown Pride, and One Small Step, giving insight into Aurora’s history. The museum also conducts field trips to historic sites.
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Professional Theater Company
The Aurora Fox Art Center is an award-winning theater company performing in a restored 1940s "movie palace." It includes two performance spaces where it hosts six shows per season, a summer children’s theater program, and various classes and other special programming. The Aurora Fox is proud of its commitment to the celebration of diversity and authentic representation.
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Fun Art, Not Fine Art
Painting with a Twist is a place to have fun and meet new people. Relax, let your hair down, and let your creative juices flow. Discover your inner artist, and paint your own masterpiece to take home at the end of your session.
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History
The land that now makes up Aurora, Colorado, was originally inhabited by the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Ute, and Sioux Native American tribes. In 1891, the town of Fletcher, which was to later become Aurora, was incorporated on four square miles of prairie east of Denver. Today, Aurora boasts more land area than its big-city neighbor but is less populated.
Aurora has long had a strong military presence. In the 1900s, this included the establishment of US Army and US Air Force facilities and the Buckley Space Force Base, which have been Aurora's largest employers. In this century, the town has earned an excellent reputation for facilitating and enhancing sports and won the Sports Illustrated magazine's designation of "Sportstown."
Today, the modern city of Aurora has every convenience and a multitude of cultural experiences to offer its residents, all of it set against the magnificent backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.
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Adventure awaits.
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