Sites to See
From rich history to the species of the land, Aurora is home to plenty of wonderful sites to see and attractions. In addition, all the experiences of Colorado are just a stone’s throw from the vistas of Aurora. Whether the daily air show from the runways at Buckley or the Colorado wildlife seen from Aurora’s network of trails, choose from some of our great offerings below to plan your next afternoon out or a field trip with your family. Visit Aurora can assist in discovering the wonderful sites of Colorado and Aurora.
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
Our new multipurpose events center is located at 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora and is the permanent home of the County Fair. The 45,000 sq...
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Fairgrounds/Southlands District
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Art in Public Places
The City of Aurora Art in Public Places Program enables the City of Aurora to establish a unique identity and to contribute to the civic...
Aurora Arts District
The Aurora Arts District Association is a collaborative partnership of artists, businesses, neighborhood residents and the City of Aurora...
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Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Aurora History Museum
The Aurora History Museum is a community-based history, arts, and cultural center featuring a permanent exhibition on the history of Auro...
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I-225/City Center Corridor
Babi Yar Park
Founded in 1971, Denver’s Babi Yar Park is a living memorial to the thousands of Jews, gypsies, Ukrainians and others who were murdered b...
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Denver
Buckley Air Force Base
While you can’t get on Buckley Air Force Base without a military ID, you can still take in the sights and very loud sounds of one of the...
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Buckley District
Central Library
35,000 s.f. public space 120 public computers 210,000 books and media Wireless Internet Genealogy Collection Copy Machines Meeting Rooms...
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I-225/City Center Corridor
DeLaney Farm Historic District
This historic district encompasses 160 acres of open space, along with restored farm buildings that were a part of the DeLaney Farm, as w...
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I-225/City Center Corridor
Martin Luther King Jr. Library
9,500 s.f. public space 26 public computers 35,000 books and media Wireless Internet Copy Machines Meeting Rooms Quiet study rooms Monday...
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Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
Melvin School
This two-room schoolhouse originally served the outlying community of Melvin. In 1949, the structure was moved to make way for the Cherry...
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Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Mission Viejo Library
11,000 s.f. public space 15 public computers 20,000 books and media Wireless Internet Copy Machines Meeting Rooms Quiet study rooms Monda...
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Smoky Hill/Cornerstar District
Mizel Museum
The Mizel Museum's new exhibit, 4,000 Year Road Trip: Gathering Sparks, is a dynamic journey through art, photography, video and installa...
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Denver
Tallyn's Reach Library
21,000 s.f. public space 23 computers 58,000 books and media Wireless Internet Copy Machines Meeting Rooms Quiet study rooms Monday: clos...
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Fairgrounds/Southlands District
The Aurora Fox Arts Center
The Aurora Fox Arts Center, a historic landmark located at 9900 East Colfax in the East End Arts District, is the city's performing arts...
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Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus
In September 1955 President Dwight D. Eisenhower suffered a heart attack while vacationing in Denver. He was rushed to Fitzsimons Army Ho...
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Anschutz/Aurora Arts District
William Smith House
Aurora pioneer William Smith once raised sheep on the open land around this property. Smith was the founder of Aurora Public Schools and...
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Havana Corridor
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
The Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum is located on the former grounds of Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. The museum,...
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Denver
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