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Many consider Aurora a suburb of Denver but the city is growing and establishing its own distinct identity. Recreational amenities include golf courses, Aurora & Quincy Reservoirs, miles of hiking, riding, and biking trails, award-winning public parks, as well as theatre, arts and cultural activities. The outdoor lifestyle is prevalent in Aurora. Among the scenic sights are The Garden of the Gods, a gorgeous red rock formation at the base of Pikes Peak, Royal Gorge and the world's largest suspension bridge, and Rocky Mountain National Park, regarded as one of the most beautiful places in North America.
Aurora neighborhoods include the Conservatory, Altura, Aurora Hills, Aurora Highlands, City Center, Centre Pointe, Dam East/West,
Expo Park, Highland Park, Hoffman Heights, Lakeshore, Lynn Knoll, Meadow Hills, Pheasant Run, Rocky Ridge, Tallyn's Reach,
Saddle Rock, Saddle Rock Golf Club, Seven Hills, Southlands, Shenandoah, Sterling Hills, Tollgate Overlook, Utah Park,
and Village East. Nearby cities include Foxfield, Glendale, Greenwood Village, Cottonwood, Castlewood, and Cherry Hills
Village.
Aurora's top rated school districts are 110 year old Aurora Public Schools - Cherry Creek School District, one of the top performing school districts in Colorado, Bennett Public Schools, Brighton Public Schools, and Douglas County School District. Colleges include Cambridge College, Platt College, Community College of Aurora, Everest College, and Pickens Technical College.
