3 Best Landmarks in Aurora, CO

“Aurora Fox Arts Center focuses on community development through its many shows, educational programs, playground groups, and special events. With its Art Moderne entrance and 61-foot neon sign, the Fox Theater is a popular destination for children and adults. The theater is a 245-seat performing arts facility with attached rehearsal and scenery shop facilities. Fox provides a whole venue that includes live plays, film festivals, classes, and other cultural programs. Aurora Fox Arts Center consists of theater enthusiasts and lovers of vocal performances energized by performances that are part of cultural and social dialogue. They hope to keep their goal of bringing different, exciting, and diverse stories to Aurora City and surrounding areas. You can relax, have fun, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere. Aurora Fox Arts Center also offers teenagers ages 4 to 18 and adults a variety of educational and performance experiences.”

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“The Colorado Freedom Memorial is made of glass representing Colorado's mountains and blue skies, standing 14 feet tall and 125 feet long. The monument is surrounded by a four-acre park, allowing for private and public events to commemorate those lost in battle. The Memorial is developed from a collection of symbolic and representative metaphors to create a dynamic and meaningful visitor experience. The memorial's vision is to provide a place of beauty and reverence where family and comrades can find peace in the memory of lost loved ones. First, visitors approach the starting point of the wall, and a small water channel emerges from the Memorial's base. This symbolic strip of water represents the oceans and honors their loved ones crossing to battle on behalf of their nation. Next, as visitors approach the end of the path, they enter a large circle representing the world as a whole. Finally, they walk along the circle's perimeter and approach the Memorial wall, intended to denote the divide in the world created when their country is at war.”

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“Aurora History Museum focuses on changing exhibits related to history, natural history, culture, fine arts, and decorative arts. The museum was initially opened in 1979 in a historic building with two small galleries and an office. The museum moved to its current location in 1990 and reopened in 1991. The museum collects and displays artifacts and documents related to the history of Aurora and Colorado. The museum is funded by the City of Aurora, the Aurora Museum Foundation, and the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. The museum features diverse exhibits on topics such as religion, science, growing communities, and trolley trailers. They also offer online exhibits and content covering Aurora's historical growth, Wings to Satellites, Battle for the Ballot, Aurora's Growth Timeline, US 40 and the American Road Trip, Aurora Colorado Women's Hall of Fame, and Aurora's Ethiopian Community.”

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