Overview
Aurora is a town in the Jackson Purchase region of Kentucky, which in turn is part of the tourism region known as the Western Waterlands. The town lies on the western shore of Kentucky Lake, the largest man-made lake in the United States east of the Mississippi River as measured by surface area.
6 places to eat · 6 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 27°F. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PAH Barkley Regional Airport, Paducah — 40 mi away. Directions
- MWA Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, Marion — 83 mi away. Directions
- BNA Nashville International Airport, Nashville — 93 mi away (major hub). Directions
Aurora is accessible from the east and west by U.S. Route 68 and Kentucky Route 80.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Get in
Aurora is accessible from the east and west by U.S. Route 68 and Kentucky Route 80.
Buy
- Hitching Post, 16747 US 68W, +1 270 474-2266.
Eat
Eat Aurora Landing Restaurant
Located at Kenlake State Resort Park
Sleep
Go next
- Kenlake State Resort Park
- Kentucky Lake
- Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
- Lake Barkley
Camping
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