Aurora 7 is a Boulder neighborhood that manages a perfect balance for people who love exploring downtown and nature. Many great local restaurants and shops are just a short walk or drive away. A great park and creek are also right in the neighborhood’s heart. Aurora 7 also provides a great mix of housing options. There’s a lot of variety from beautiful family homes built in the 60’s and 70’s to modern apartment complexes. Within walking distance to CU’s campus, as well as High Peaks elementary, Aurora 7 harmoniously blends a diverse age group.
Getting Around
Transportation
Getting around from Aurora 7 may offer too many choices. Drivers can utilize 30th street to get them onto either Baseline or Arapahoe with ease. From there the trip downtown or onto the highway is a quick and comfortable cruise. Bus riders also have options. The Bound goes down 30th, plus multiple other lines run down Baseline and Arapahoe so there’s almost no wait for a bus. CU students can utilize the Buff Bus pickup point for a safe ride to and from campus.
Biking
Being so close to downtown, biking may be even more convenient than driving. Aurora 7’s close proximity to places like the 29th street mall make it perfect for bikers. Students will have no trouble taking the paths or streets to school, whether it be CU or the nearby New Vista High School. Even errands and commutes are within a comfortable and scenic biking distance. Walking is a great way to get around with so much close at hand.
Neighborhood Amenities
Aurora 7 has not one, but two great parks in the neighborhood. The Aurora 7 park is tucked away in the neighborhood and a great place to bring young kids and pets. Scott Carpenter Park also has so much to offer with the wide open field, playground, pool, and skatepark for summer play. In the winter, the hill in the field becomes a great local sledding area. There are two fantastic shopping options on either side of the neighborhood. William’s Village is to the south, with a Sprouts Market, the local Cosmo’s Pizza, and Carelli’s restaurant. Sports fans will love how close The Dark Horse Saloon is on game nights. To the North is a King Soopers, the local Moe’s Bagels, and Jamba Juice among much more.
Aurora 7 in a Nutshell
With so much so close at hand, there’s no need to choose between doing errands and going for a bike ride or playing in the park. Aurora 7’s great neighborhood is safe and diverse with options for all types of families. The nearby mall and shopping options, as well as direct streets to anywhere in or out of town, is truly unique. There’s hardly a better example of a true Boulder neighborhood.