Attractions
Aurora has several historically preserved homes, businesses, public buildings and points of interest for visitors to explore. The William Smith House was home to Aurora pioneer William Smith who was the founder of Aurora Public Schools and owner of the land donated for Del Mar Park. The John Gully Homestead House is a small house that is the oldest surviving home in Aurora. The American War Mothers, a service organization, built and operated the American War Mothers National Memorial Home as a place where wives, mothers, children, and sweethearts could stay while visiting wounded soldiers at Fitzsimons Hospital.
The Aurora History Museum hosts a permanent exhibit which tells the tale of the city’s past and present while traveling exhibits and a children’s area offer plenty of reasons to visit often. The Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum is located on the former grounds of Lowry Air Force Base. The museum preserves the history of Lowry AFB's operations from 1938 to 1994 in its collection and research library. Features of the museum's collection include an Alexander Eaglerock biplane built in Englewood and a B-1A Lancer bomber. The Plains Conservation Center is a 1,100-acre conservatory which provides a close look at the flora and fauna of Colorado’s eastern plains.
Festivals also abound in Aurora. The city offers events year-round for all ages, including KidSpree, PumpkinFest, Fourth of July Spectacular, Rhythm of Aurora, Gateway to the Rockies Parade, Trout Tournament, Concerts in the Park and more.