Aurora Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Aurora is a small community located in southwest Kentucky's Marshall County. The town is near both Kentucky Lake and the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, which makes it a popular tourist spot, especially in the summertime. Aurora is also known for its annual festivals; The Hot August Blues Festival and The Aurora Country Festival. You'll also find several hotels, restaurants, shops and campgrounds in the area surrounding Aurora. Kentucky Lake is just a short drive from the town of Aurora and is the largest artificial lake (by surface area) east of the Mississippi River. It's well known for its' recreational opportunities, especially fishing. The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area also offers fishing, as well as hiking trails, boating, camping. Aurora's Hot August Blues Festival takes place at the Kenlake Amphitheater. This event has been named one of the state's top ten summer events by the Kentucky Tourism Council. Many Blues legends have played at the festival over the years since its' origin in 1989.

Surrounding areas: Kentucky Lake, Kentucky (7.9 mi), Benton, Kentucky (12.7 mi), Murray, Kentucky (14.9 mi), Lake Barkley, Kentucky (15.6 mi), Grand Rivers, Kentucky (16.4 mi), Cadiz, Kentucky (18.1 mi), Gilbertsville, Kentucky (19.2 mi)

Aurora Vacation Rentals

Aurora Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Kenlake State Resort Park	Rt 1	Hardin, KY	8.4 mi.	(800) 325-0143
Days Inn	75 Campbell Dr	Calvert City, KY	9.4 mi.	(270) 395-7162
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites	1504 N 12th St	Murray, KY	13.5 mi.	(270) 759-4449
Amerihost Inn	1210 N 12th St	Murray, KY	13.9 mi.	(270) 759-5910
Days Inn - Murray Ky	517 S 12th St	Murray, KY	14.5 mi.	(270) 753-6706
Best Western Racer Inn	Hwy 641 S	Murray, KY	14.9 mi.	(270) 753-5986
Shoney's Inn	Hwy 641 N	Murray, KY	14.9 mi.	(270) 753-5353
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites	173 Carroll Rd	Benton, KY	15.2 mi.	(270) 527-5300
Ky Barkley Lakes Inn	I-24 Exit 31	Grand Rivers, KY	16.4 mi.	(270) 928-2700
Aldray Motel	Hwy 68 E	Cadiz, KY	18.1 mi.	(270) 522-9953
Goodnite Motel	US Hwy 68 E	Cadiz, KY	18.1 mi.	(270) 522-3213
Goodnite Motel		Cadiz, KY	18.1 mi.	(270) 522-3213
Holiday Inn Express	153 Brondbent Blvd	Cadiz, KY	18.1 mi.	(270) 522-3700
Lake Barkley State Resort Park		Cadiz, KY	18.1 mi.	(270) 924-1131
Super Eight Motel	154 Hospitality Ln	Cadiz, KY	18.1 mi.	(270) 522-7007
Vacation Club International		Cadiz, KY	18.1 mi.	(502) 984-5817
Travelers Motel	Hwy 641	Suwanee, KY	18.9 mi.	(270) 388-7241
Inn By The Lake	2184 US 62	Gilbertsville, KY	19.1 mi.	(270) 362-4278
Ken Bar Inn	Hwy 641	Gilbertsville, KY	19.1 mi.	(270) 362-8652
Days Inn	139 Days Inn Dr	Kuttawa, KY	19.5 mi.	(270) 388-5420
Hampton Inn	62 Days Inn Dr	Kuttawa, KY	19.5 mi.	(270) 388-5777
Relax Inn	Rt 2	Kuttawa, KY	19.5 mi.	(270) 388-2285
Fox Fire Motor Inn	US 62 & I-24	Calvert City, KY	21.1 mi.	(270) 395-7162
Microtel Inn & Suites	1017 Dover Rd	Grand Rivers, KY	21.4 mi.	(270) 928-2740
Country Hearth Inn	120 Funway	Eddyville, KY	22.2 mi.	(270) 388-4535
Eddy Creek Resort	Hwy 93	Eddyville, KY	22.2 mi.	(270) 388-2271
Holiday Hills Resort	Rt 1	Eddyville, KY	22.2 mi.	(270) 388-7236
Twin Tiki Motel	Hwy 62 & 641	Eddyville, KY	22.2 mi.	(270) 388-2281
Dover Inn Motel	1545 Donelson Pkwy	Dover, TN	24.6 mi.	(931) 232-5556
Mayfair Furnished Apartment	6600 Benton Rd	Paducah, KY	26.1 mi.	(270) 898-7146
Princeton Pkwy Inn	112 Hwy 62 W	Princeton, KY	27.2 mi.	(270) 365-2001
Stratton Inn	Hwy 91 N & W Ky Pkwy	Princeton, KY	27.2 mi.	(270) 365-2828
Super 8 Motel	1100 Links Ln	Mayfield, KY	28.4 mi.	(270) 247-8899

Aurora Weather & Climate

Southwestern Kentucky has a four-season climate with warm, humid summers and cold, wet winters. The climate classification is humid subtropical. The greatest rainfall occurs in the winter and early spring, especially March. September and October are the driest months due to the higher frequency of slow-moving, high-pressure systems. Thunderstorms are common in spring and summer. Average annual precipitation is 49 inches and snowfall ranges from 4 to 10 inches. Snow cover rarely lasts for more than a few days, although it is occasionally hit by major snowstorms. This area is also prone to freezing rain and ice storms. Other severe storms, such as tornadoes are possible, but infrequent in southwestern Kentucky. When they do occur, however, it's usually west of the Cumberland Plateau.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	43°F	24°F	3.79 in.	-
February	49°F	28°F	4.29 in.	-
March	59°F	37°F	4.71 in.	-
April	69°F	45°F	4.29 in.	-
May	77°F	55°F	5.16 in.	-
June	85°F	63°F	4.26 in.	-
July	89°F	67°F	4.71 in.	-
August	88°F	65°F	3.29 in.	-
September	82°F	58°F	3.31 in.	-
October	71°F	47°F	3.43 in.	-
November	58°F	37°F	4.52 in.	-
December	47°F	29°F	4.93 in.	-

Aurora Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are Kyle Oakley Field (CEY) located about 14 miles southwest of Aurora in Murray, Kentucky, the Hopkinsville Christian County airport (HVC) located approximately 38 miles east of Aurora in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the Barkley Regional airport (PAH) located roughly 39 miles northwest of Aurora in Paducah, Kentucky, Outlaw Field (CKV) located around 41 miles southeast of Aurora in Clarksville, Tennessee, the Carroll County airport (HZD) located about 50 miles southwest of Aurora in Huntingdon, Tennessee, and finally the Henderson City County airport (EHR) located approximately 75 miles northeast of Aurora in Henderson, Kentucky.

Aurora Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Millsprings Amusement Park	Paducah	KY	32.9 mi.
Dogwood Lake Fun Park	Dunmor	KY	66.7 mi.
Nashville Valley Amusement Park	Nashville	TN	86.5 mi.
Tennessee State Fairgrounds	Nashville	TN	86.5 mi.

Water Parks
Venture Waterpark	Eddyville	KY	22.2 mi.
Nashville Shores Water Park	Nashville	TN	86.5 mi.

Golf Courses
Kenlake State Resort Park	Hardin	KY	8.2 mi.
Kerry Landing Golf Course	Benton	KY	12.5 mi.
Frances E Miller Memorial Golf Course	Murray	KY	14.7 mi.
Sullivans Par 3	Murray	KY	14.7 mi.
Arrowhead Golf Club	Cadiz	KY	18.3 mi.
Calvert City Golf & Country Club	Calvert City	KY	20.9 mi.
Mt Pleasant Country Club	Mount Pleasant	TN	21.2 mi.
Paris Landing State Park Golf Course	Buchanan	TN	24.2 mi.
Futures Golf Club	Puryear	TN	25.4 mi.
Mayfield Golf & Country Club	Mayfield	KY	27.0 mi.
South Highland Country Club	Mayfield	KY	27.0 mi.

State Parks
Kenlake State Park		KY	2.9 mi.
Lake Barkley State Park		KY	13.2 mi.
Kentucky Dam Village State Park		KY	17.4 mi.
Paris Landing State Park		TN	24.1 mi.
Fort Massac State Park		IL	38.8 mi.

Museums
National Boyscout Museum	Murray	KY	14.9 mi.	(Children's)
National Quilt Museum	Paducah	KY	32.9 mi.	(Art)
Obion County Museum	Union City	TN	56.2 mi.	(History)

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