Aurora developed as a military town, with construction of the Fitzsimons Army Hospital and the later additions of Buckley and Lowry airfields. This city leads the nation in redevelopment, with the creation of new housing and recreational and technical-business plazas in and around the former airfields. Aurora is also home to the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (Fitzsimons), a world-class academic health center, with state-of-the-art healthcare facilities.
The area also features three public reservoirs as well a number of parks and public golf courses.
A host of options awaits the dining enthusiast at over the many ethnic restaurants and markets here. The city is also conveniently close to some of east Denver's top attractions, including the Denver Zoo and the Museum of Nature and Science. At just 15 minutes away, Aurora is also conveniently close to the Denver International Airport.
Community Resources:
City of Aurora Visitors Promotion Advisory Board
15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1601
Aurora, CO 80012
866-441-3334