Overview
Aurora is a city of 16,000 people (2019) in Portage County. It is a suburb of Akron, Ohio. Its downtown area is a National Historic Place, with 21 contributing buildings in styles that include Mid-19th Century Revival, Late Victorian, and Federal.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Aurora
Aurora Center Historic District
Parts of central Aurora have been designated the Aurora Center Historic District. The historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geauga Lake
A large lake that was once home to an amusement park.
Aurora Ohio Historical Society
Runs the historical Deed House at Pioneer Park.
Aurora Community Theatre
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and May. (climate data from nearby Kent)
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.
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 28 mi away. Directions
Aurora lies on SR43 and SR82.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Aurora Center Historic District, Aurora Community Theatre
- Afternoon Geauga Lake, Aurora Ohio Historical Society
- Evening Thorn Creek Winery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Aurora is part of what was at one time the Connecticut Western Reserve.
Some say Aurora was the name of the daughter of Major Amos Spafford, while others believe the village was named after Aurora, the Roman goddess of dawn.
The family of Ebenezer Sheldon was the first settler family to venture into the remote regions of the Western Reserve in 1799. Sheldon and his family came from Westfield, Connecticut. Soon other pioneer families followed. In 1807 a village government was established.
Get in
By car
Aurora lies on SR43 and SR82.
See
See Aurora Center Historic District
Parts of central Aurora have been designated the Aurora Center Historic District. The historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Do
- The historic Aurora Golf and Country Club has been converted into the Paddock River Preserve.
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Drink
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