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The Plains Conservation Center is an outdoor education facility and state-designated natural area in Aurora, Colorado.This is a nature preserve and educational center with replicas of a homestead village and tipi camp that showcase pioneer and plains Native Americans life in the late 1800's. It encompasses over 1,100 acres of short grass prairie with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.

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Plains Conservation Center

Plains Conservation Center

1.26km from Plains Conservation Center

The Plains Conservation Center is a nature preserve and educational center with replicas of a homestead village and tipi camp that showcase pioneer and plains Native Americans life in the late 1800's. This site features a historic schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and barn, an heirloom garden and a chicken coop, and a recreated Cheyenne camp with tipis. The Learning Center and library are open to schools and groups.

Great Plains Park

Great Plains Park

2.18km from Plains Conservation Center

The Great Plains Park is located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. The place is catalogued as Park by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names and its elevation above sea level is equal to 5673ft. This park features a splash pad and two playground areas. It's a great place to hang out and cool off for all ages.

Meadow Hills Golf Course

Meadow Hills Golf Course

7.28km from Plains Conservation Center

This is an 18-hole course in Aurora stretches over 6,492 yards, playing to a par of 70. The course's landscape includes six lakes, which provide water hazards that come into play on several holes. The hole is 401 yards and requires a tricky shot over a water hazard. There is also a putting green and on-site teaching pro, as well as twilight discounts.

Piney Creek Trail

Piney Creek Trail

7.83km from Plains Conservation Center

A beautiful trail, which is great for road biking, trail running, and walking. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. This Trail provides a pleasant route across town with few street crossings. The paved pathway begins at the Ponderosa Preserve and heads northwest, winding through residential neighborhoods.

Aurora History Museum

Aurora History Museum

8.13km from Plains Conservation Center

A local and regional history, arts & cultural center with exhibits & programs for all ages. Main exhibit features nearly 100 historic photos, artifacts from Aurora's military history & a one-of-a-kind fully-restored 1913 trolley that used to run along Colfax Ave.

Jewell Wetlands Park

Jewell Wetlands Park

8.52km from Plains Conservation Center

A beautiful wooded wetland located at the northwest corner of Potomac and Jewell Avenue features over a mile of soft and hard surface trails, a boardwalk/deck access into the wetland and a butterfly garden.The boardwalk is in the middle of the wooded area and provides a peaceful nature experience. While the natural area is relatively small, walking both trails is about 2 miles. The park consists of a pond for fishing and a wooded, mostly dry wetland area.

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