Aurora, Colorado is known as The Gateway to the Rockies!

And here’s why … the city is just minutes away from Denver.  It sits at an average of 5,757 feet above sea level.  The lowest elevation is 5,285 feet at the northwest corner of Aurora where Sand Creek enters the city limit.  The highest elevation is 6,229 on its extreme south border in Arapahoe County.  The city awkwardly straddles two counties – Arapahoe and Andrews.  Aurora spans across 142.7 square miles; however, only .2 square miles of all of that area contains water.

Speaking of water, the scenic Aurora and Quincy Reservoirs are prime for windsailing, boating and fishing.  The Aurora Reservoir even has an assigned swim beach, including swim lanes, and a designated scuba diving area for the undersea enthusiast.

Aurora boasts lots of outdoor activity and events.  The $10,000 Trout Tournament is scheduled for May 16, 2009.  Trails Day 2009 hosts a 5K run/walk and bike exploration, along with information about Aurora’s trails.  Several triathlons are scheduled throughout the year.  Aurora’s Morrison Nature Center offers year-round programs for the entire family.  Interesting outdoor art exhibits can be found scattered beautifully throughout the city, and the city’s parks are the scene for summer concert series.

If it’s indoor pleasure you’re looking for, admission to the Aurora History Museum and the Aurora Symphony Orchestra is quite reasonable for quality culture and innovative entertainment.  Many activities at the museum are free, and admission to the orchestra ranges from $9 to $12.  The Aurora Fox Arts Center offers live theater and film festivals for all.

Sports Illustrated honored Aurora in their 50^th anniversary edition as the “Sportstown” for Colorado due to the city’s exemplary facilitation and promotion of sports.  Here, you’ll find the gamut of beautifully designed golf courses for the beginner to the expert, some of which are championship, nationally ranked courses.

For seven weeks during the fall of 1955, the world took notice of Aurora, even a vigil of sorts.  The late President Dwight D. Eisenhower suffered from a heart attack and recuperated in what was called the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center.  The facility was also the birth place of John Kerry, the 2004 Presidential candidate.

The city’s also known for its production of pro athletes – Scott Bentley, Dwayne Carswell, Eddie Gill, John Grahame, Matt Jordan, Brian Kelly, Aaron Moorehead, Sean Moran, Aaron Pitchkolan, Billy Thompson, Sean Tufts, DaVarryl Williamson and Louis Wright.  To complete the list of famous people who hailed from Aurora, it would be only fair to mention pornographic princess/actress, Penny Flame.

Once you visit Aurora and see the vast array of available real estate, you’ll want to stay.  Here, you’ll find villas in excess of $1 million for the discriminating diva or he-ma donna, affordable new homes starting at $285,000, and everything in between.  Condos and townhomes start at around $126,000..  From competitively priced single-family homes to classy condo or upscale living, you’ll be impressed at first sight.  You’ll find the home that fits your style right here in Aurora.

Come and see Aurora.  Once you do, you’ll say, “Eureka!” to Aurora.

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