Aurora, Ohio
Aurora is a city of 17,581 people in Portage County, Ohio, founded in 1799.
Why visit Aurora
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Geauga Lake, SeaWorld Ohio, Aurora and Aurora Center Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Aurora
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Aurora
Aurora is a city in northwestern Portage County, Ohio, United States. A suburb in between Akron and Cleveland, the population was 17,239 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Aurora, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Geauga Lake
Monument and historic site · 3.8 mi
Former amusement park
SeaWorld Ohio
Monument and historic site · 3.8 mi
Theme park and marine zoological park in Aurora, Ohio
Atlas Cinemas Barrington 10
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
140 Barrington Town Square
Museums and landmarks8
Aurora
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Former train station serving the residents of Aurora, Ohio, located within Portage County
Aurora Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Aurora, Ohio, United States
C.R. Howard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Aurora, Ohio, listed on the NRHP in Portage County
Twinsburg Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Private academy (historical) school in Twinsburg, Ohio, United States
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Mantua Center School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Barrington Golf Club
Golf course · 2.3 mi
350 North Aurora Road, Aurora
Aurora Football Field
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
109 West Pioneer Trail, Aurora
Blanche Katherine Novak Wildlife Sanctuary and State Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.4 mi
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
Blasiole's Pizza
Restaurant · Italian Pizza · 3.9 mi
9344 State Route 43
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.9 mi
9712 Singletary Drive, Streetsboro Commons
Mo-Fr 04:30-20:00; Sa 05:00-20:00; Su 05:30-20:00
Wild Eagle Steak & Saloon
Diner · American · 4.1 mi
9470 Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-22:00
DJ Hibachi & Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 0.4 mi
549 South Chillicothe Road, Aurora
19 more on the map.
History
In 1799, Ebenezer Sheldon, a former Revolutionary War soldier, settled in Aurora and built a cabin on east pioneer trail. Shortly after, he brought his family from Connecticut to live in the new settlement. In 1807 alone, 72 settlers came to Aurora, and two years later, the first frame house was built. Most people in Aurora at the time lived along the three main roads; The Cleveland–Warren road, the Chillicothe Turnpike, and the Old Mill road. At the intersection of the three roads, inns and stores were built for settlers and travelers in Aurora. By the mid-1800s, the Chillicothe road was lined with shops, hotels, taverns, and a school. In 1862, one of the first cheese factories, the Silver Creek Cheese Factory, was built by Frank and Elisha Hurd. Ten years later, in 1872, the Aurora Station was constructed, and it became a major commercial area for the town. By the end of the 1800s, seven schools had been built, and the existing church in Aurora was also created.
From the History section of Aurora, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Aurora Inn Hotel And Event Center, Ascend Hotel Collection
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
30 Shawnee Trail, Aurora
TownePlace Suites Cleveland Streetsboro
Motel and hotel · 4.0 mi
795 Mondial Parkway, Streetsboro
Wingate by Wyndham Streetsboro/Cleveland Southeast
Motel and hotel · 4.0 mi
9705 State Route 14, Streetsboro
Churches and places of worship5
Twinsburg Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Aurora Memorial Library & Community Theater
Library · 1.0 mi
115 East Pioneer Trail, Aurora
Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School
School · 4.4 mi
1895 Annalane Dr, Streetsboro
Healthcare5
University Hospitals
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
55 North Chillicothe Road, Aurora
Map of Aurora
113 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 3.1 in | 14.4 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 2.5 in | 11.0 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 3.2 in | 7.3 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 3.7 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 3.1 in | 9.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ravenna 2 S (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Portage County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2004-06-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Streetsboro 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Twinsburg 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Hudson 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Solon 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Macedonia 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Stow 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Kent 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Ravenna 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Bedford Heights 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Bedford 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aurora Town Hall, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aurora Train Station, Aurora, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aurora Ohio Police Ford Taurus Sedan Interceptor (19424891775), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aurora Ohio Police Ford Taurus Sedan Interceptor (19429099921), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aurora Ohio Police Ford Taurus Sedan Interceptor (19429093531), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aurora Ohio Police Ford Taurus Sedan Interceptor (19237323338), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aurora Ohio Police Ford Taurus Sedan Interceptor (19398819496), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aurora Ohio Police Ford Crown Victoria (18802378634), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Church and town hall in Aurora, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aurora Ohio Police Chevrolet Tahoe (19237306878), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aurora Ohio Fire Department Independence Day Lineup (18804267233), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aurora Ohio Fire Department Rosenbauer Engine 2 (18804271843), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aurora Ohio Fire Department Ford F-250 (18802368034), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aurora Ohio Fire Department Squad 3 - 19429089631, Raymond Wambsgans, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aurora Ohio Fire Department E-One Engine 3 (19418635552), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aurora Ohio Fire Department Vintage Fire Truck (18804270123), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aurora Ohio Fire Department E-One Hurricane Ladder 1 (18804275153), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Church in Aurora, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aurora Station, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Twinsburg Historical Society, Ksponsler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Twinsburg Congregational Church, Carl Waite, Public domain
- Mantua Center School 1, JonRidinger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GL-Entrance, Chris Hagerman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SeaWorld Ohio Sea Lion Show 1999, Jeremy Thompson from Los Angeles, California, CC BY 2.0
- ShadyLake20030621, DangApricot, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mantua Center District buildings, Nyttend, Public domain
- C.R. Howard House, Carl F. Waite, Public domain
- U.S. Alumni TIES – Cleveland, OH img 0395 40659414964 o (53874195971), Exchanges Photos, CC0
- U.S. Alumni TIES – Cleveland, OH img 0393 26501447867 o (53874546374), Exchanges Photos, CC0
- U.S. Alumni TIES – Cleveland, OH img 0394 26501447447 o (53873294542), Exchanges Photos, CC0
- ISS030-E-60548 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS017-E-5220 - View of Ohio, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-61486 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-63164 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-58690 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-61487 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-61485 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-60547 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-61488 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-119580 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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