The City of Aurora, IA
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The city of Aurora is located in the state of Iowa in Buchanan County and has a population of 181 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Aurora is Independence, approximately 11 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Aurora, including Jo Jo's Dairy Queen, Charlene's Restaurant & Lounge, Country Cottage Cafe, The Sportsmen and Rick's Lounge. For a larger selection of Aurora restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Aurora Museums and/or Golf Courses, including the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Backbone State Park, Cedar Rock State Park, Meadowview Country Club and Woods Edge Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Aurora please click on the Attractions tab above.
Aurora, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Aurora
In the month of December, Aurora experiences an average high temperature of 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 12 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.46 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Aurora with daytime temperatures averaging 78 degrees in the summer, and 28 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Aurora to receive an average of 1.24 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.21 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 103 degrees in the summer and as low as -32 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Aurora should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 58 degrees, and nighttime lows of 37.
Aurora, Iowa Attractions
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Backbone State Park - Strawberry Point, Backbone State Park is Iowa's oldest state park, dedicated in 1919. Located in the valley of the Maquoketa River, it is about three miles south of Strawberry Point in Delaware County. Backbone Lake Dam, a relatively low dam built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, creates Backbone Lake. The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed a majority of trails and buildings which make up the park.
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Cedar Rock State Park - Quasqueton, The Lowell Walter Residence, which is also referred to as Cedar Rock, is a Frank Lloyd Wright designed Usonian home that was constructed in Quasqueton, Iowa in 1950. Following Walter's death in 1981, the home was donated to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and was opened to the public for tours.
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Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - Buffalo, The Karpeles Manuscript Library is the world’s largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents. The library was founded in 1983 by California real estate magnates, David and Marsha Karpeles, with the goal of stimulating interest in learning, especially in children. All of the Karpeles Manuscript Library services are free.
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Meadowview Country Club - Central City, The Meadowview Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Linn County Iowa. Built in 1970, this Central City course is open apr 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 319-438-1063. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1500 E Maple St, Central City, IA 52214
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National Motorcycle Museum (Anamosa, IA) - Anamosa, The National Motorcycle Museum located at 102 Chamber Drive in Anamosa, Iowa is a non-profit museum, founded in 1989 by motorcycle builders, racers, and riders. Its purpose to maintain the experience of bikes past and present as well as motorcycle memorabilia, documents and actual vintage bikes from as far back as 1903. It was named Iowa Tourism Attraction of the Year in 2001.
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Plum Creek Golf Course - Pocahontas, The Plum Creek Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Chickasaw County Iowa. Built in 1962, this Pocahontas course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 319-237-6401. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 2689 Country Club Dr, Pocahontas, IA 50630
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Wapsipinicon Country Club - Anamosa, The Wapsipinicon Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Jones County Iowa. is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 319-462-3930. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Route 2, Anamosa, IA 52205
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Woods Edge Golf Course - Edgewood, The Woods Edge Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Clayton County Iowa. Built in 1970, this Edgewood course designed by William J. Spear is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 319-928-6668. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Route 1, Edgewood, IA 52044
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Aurora, Iowa Hotels
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Aurora, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Aurora Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers. Happy Dining!
2 South Frederick Avenue
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319)283-4028
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Two Brothers Restaurant Pizza & Steak House 2 South Frederick Avenue
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319)283-4028
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