Aurora
The Gateway to the Rockies
General Information
Common Name: Aurora
Other Name: -, District: Colorado, State: West, United States of America
Area: 142.7 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
Long Distance Code: +1(303/720)
Importance: -
Best Time to Visit: March to - and -
International Access: -Description
The City of Aurora is a Home Rule Municipality that is the third most populous city in the State of Colorado and the 59th most populous city in the United States.Aurora is a place which it is possible to visit at any time of year. This is because Aurora is a location which has a moderate temperature all throughout the year combined with nearly perpetual sunshine.Location
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Moderate
Designed by Henry Hughes in 1968, this 6,735-yard course is convenient to central Denver. It features enough mature trees, sand traps and bunkers to bring the humble-factor into play and keep you guessing on whether to play it safe or bring out the big sticks. Signature holes include the 545-yard, par-five 10th hole with a dogleg to the right and a water hazard on both the left and right sides of the fairway.
This golf center features a large, lighted driving range as well as putting and chipping greens, making it an ideal place to work out the kinks in the game.
If you need a temporary reprieve from the city bustle, take in a bit of nature at this local state park. The Cherry Creek Reservoir is the focal point of the park and is a haven for fishing, sailing, swimming and skiing. Numerous nature trails snake through the park offering hikers a chance to see wildlife, while bikers, runners and roller bladers utilize the paved trails and roads. Camping and horse back riding are available. The nature center offers various classes in subjects like aquatic entomology and falconry.
Designed by Henry Hughes in 1955, the Meadow Hills Golf Course is a popular challenge located east of central Denver. With the elegance of an established country club, the 6,717-yard course features fairways lined with mature trees and large lakes. This par 70 championship course demands accuracy and is unforgiving if you cannot hit the fairways. Its signature hole is a 524-yard, par five with two bunkers surrounding the green.