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Things to see in Aurora, Colorado (United States): 19 places and when to go
Aurora, Colorado is a city in United States with around 588,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (16), Nature (1), Wildlife (1). The best known are Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.6959, -104.8085
- Population
- About 588,000
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (16) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · History (1) · Snow (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,371 km as the crow flies
What to see in Aurora, Colorado
The places in and around Aurora, Colorado, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife RefugeProtected area near Denver, Colorado16 km
- Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific RailroadHistory43 km
- 20 Mile Tap HouseBrewery17 km
- Barnett & Son Brewing Co.Brewery20 km
- Bent Barley Brewing CompanyBrewery13 km
- Branch & Barrel DistillingDistillery13 km
- Castle hillSki resort35 km
- Cheluna Brewing Co.Brewery8.7 km
- Downhill BrewingBrewery19 km
- Dry DockBrewery7.5 km
- Dry Dock Brewing CoBrewery7.4 km
- Hall Brewing CompanyBrewery20 km
- InVINtions, A Creative WineryWinery13 km
- Iron Mule BreweryBrewery36 km
- Ladrón CellarsWinery12 km
- Lone Tree Brewing CoBrewery17 km
- Purgatory Cellars WineryWinery19 km
- Rockyard Brewing CoBrewery32 km
- The Elizabeth Brewing CompanyBrewery42 km
When to go to Aurora, Colorado
The best time to visit Aurora, Colorado is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:29
- FebPossible10:30
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunBest time14:48
- JulBest time14:33
- AugBest time13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:46
- DecPossible9:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. In April, 18 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Aurora, Colorado
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,371 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Denver106 places16 km
- Broomfield27 places33 km
- Morrison8 places37 km
- Larkspur5 places53 km
- Boulder, Colorado39 places53 km
- Nederland9 places71 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Aurora, Colorado?
The best known: Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, Comanche Crossing of the Kansas Pacific Railroad. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Aurora, Colorado?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12.
How do you get to Aurora, Colorado?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,371 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Aurora, Colorado as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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