Old Aurora Colony Museum

City / town · Oregon

Aurora

Old Aurora Colony Museum

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Best timeApr–Oct
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Nearest airportSLE · 25 mi
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Overview

Aurora is in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés

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Best things about Aurora

Old Aurora Colony Museum

Old Aurora Colony Museum

Fir Point Farms

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Wettest: Dec and Nov. (climate data from nearby Portland)

Jan: 5.0 in rain5"Jan: high 48°F, low 36°F48°36°JanFeb: 3.7 in rain3.7"Feb: high 52°F, low 37°F52°37°FebMar: 4.0 in rain4"Mar: high 57°F, low 40°F57°40°MarApr: 2.9 in rain2.9"Apr: high 62°F, low 44°F62°44°AprMay: 2.5 in rain2.5"May: high 69°F, low 49°F69°49°MayJun: 1.6 in rain1.6"Jun: high 74°F, low 54°F74°54°JunJul: 0.5 in rain0.5"Jul: high 82°F, low 58°F82°58°JulAug: 0.5 in rain0.5"Aug: high 82°F, low 59°F82°59°AugSep: 1.5 in rain1.5"Sep: high 77°F, low 54°F77°54°SepOct: 3.4 in rain3.4"Oct: high 64°F, low 47°F64°47°OctNov: 5.5 in rain5.5"Nov: high 54°F, low 41°F54°41°NovDec: 5.8 in rain5.8"Dec: high 47°F, low 36°F47°36°Dec

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.
  • SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, Salem — 25 mi away. Directions
  • PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 26 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Old Aurora Colony Museum
  • Lunch Filberts Farmhouse Kitchen
  • Afternoon Fir Point Farms
  • Evening Aurora Colony Vineyards Tasting Room

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Old Aurora Colony Museum

    See Old Aurora Colony Museum (Aurora Colony Historical Society)

    📍 15018 Second St NE🕒 Tue-Sat 11AM-4PM, Sun Noon-4PM💲 Adults $6, Seniors (60+) and AAA members, $5, College Students $4, Youth 6-18 $3☎ +1 503 678-5754⚠ Last checked Jul 2017 — confirm before you go
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    Do

    Do Fir Point Farms

    📍 14601 Arndt Rd☎ +1 503 678-2455⚠ Last checked Jul 2017 — confirm before you go
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    Eat

    Drink

    Drink Aurora Colony Vineyards Tasting Room

    Bar / Café$
    📍 21338 Oak Lane NE🕒 June-Sept: Tue-Sun Noon-8PM; Oct-May: Thu-Sun Noon-6PM. Other times by appointment💲 Wine tasting free, small food plates $8-12☎ +1 503-678-3390⚠ Last checked Mar 2017 — confirm before you go
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