Aurora, Colorado

If you're looking for a friendly and exciting city with a spirited sense of community, look no further than Aurora, Colorado.

Nationally recognized for its safety and numerous parks, Aurora's 276,393 residents pride themselves on, and participate in, the development of their community. Initiatives include: Aurora's Art in Public Places, which exhibits traditional, abstract, and community-involvement projects in eight locations across the city; and the Spirit of Aurora, a group of citizens that focus on cultural diversity, small business development, services for youth and seniors, and parks and recreation. And with more than 8,000 recreation programs and 80 parks to choose from, you have plenty of reasons for getting out and meeting your neighbors in Aurora.

Feeling active? Being only an hour's drive to the awesome Rockies, you can take in a run, or 10, at one of its seven ski areas and resorts. If the cold isn't your thing, don't worry – Aurora has more than 300 days of sunshine a year and a mild and dry climate. Take advantage of the sunny weather and go sailing or fishing at the local public reservoirs, or play a round on one of Aurora's seven award-winning golf courses. And after a day of activity, you'll enjoy refueling at one of Aurora's more than 100 ethnic restaurants and markets.

And being only 10 miles (16 kilometers) east of Denver, there's something for every sports fan – whether it's the Colorado Avalanche on the ice, the Nuggets on the court, the Rockies on the diamond, or the Broncos or the Crush on the field.

So for safety, sun, and fun, your solution is Aurora.

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