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Historic East Aurora has a strong sense of community
East Aurora, 22 miles from Buffalo, may look familiar, as it is occasionally used as a set for Hallmark Christmas movies. “Sometimes when I walk to my office, the whole block will have flocking Christmas snow and Christmas decorations in July,” says Stephanie Morgan, the owner and broker of Jrs. Morgan Realty LLC. Morgan has lived and worked in the area for 23 years. “It has that Norman Rockwell sort of feeling.” The town isn’t just a picturesque backdrop; it’s also the origin and headquarters of Fisher-Price and where Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States, began his legal career prior to running for public office. One of East Aurora's crowning achievements is the Roycroft Campus, founded by Elbert Hubbard off Main Street. This 1895 collection of buildings housed a community of craft workers who began the Arts and Crafts movement in the United States. “It has many things that make it unique and different,” says Morgan. “It’s a vibrant village, and it's walkable and very pedestrian-friendly. It kind of harkens back to a bygone era where your kids can walk to school and have a genuine sense of community.”
Before he was the thirteenth president of the United States, Millard Fillmore lived and worked in East Aurora.
The Roycroft Campus was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
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Sports at community parks and a historic state park
Hamlin Park is a recreation area along South Grove Street with a baseball and soccer field, tennis courts, and a basketball court. Nearby is a colorful playground for little ones. The park is also the site of periodic dramatic performances and other community events. Warren Drive Park has similar facilities, along with covered picnic areas and pickleball courts. From May through August, residents gather at the Aurora Community Pool, an outdoor pool outside the Aurora Parks & Recreation Department. Surrounding the pool are baseball and softball fields. October through March is public ice-skating season at Classic Rink on Riley Street. Along Pine Street is Sinking Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, a wetland nature preserve with a trail around the pond and an observation area for bird watching. Nearby, less than a mile from town, is East Aurora Country Club, a private 18-hole golf course. For hiking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing, residents visit Knox Farm State Park, just outside the town. The park is the former country estate of the Knox family, who built their reputation and fortune from five-and-dime stores.
Kids' hockey tournaments take place at East Aurora's Classic Rink.
Hamlin Park provides many different sports courts and fields for people in East Aurora.
Warren Drive Park has a popular playground that is inside an East Aurora neighborhood.
Knox Farm State Park is a great place for hikers and dogs in East Aurora.
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Older homes along gridded streets with sidewalks
Most homes are along gridded streets lined with sidewalks and greenery. Houses have large lots, and some have space for in-ground pools. Residences closer to the Aurora Expressway may be along winding roadways and rely on wells and septic systems. Most of the town was built up in the 1800s to 1920s, says Morgan. There was a racetrack on the north side of town until 1918, so houses over there were built around the 1950s. “It’s funny that’s considered newer inventory here,” says Morgan. The racetrack put East Aurora on the map, as it was the only completely enclosed mile-long racetrack in the world. Colonial Revival, National and Cape Cod are common housing styles in the area. Single-family homes range from $250,000 to $830,000. Condos range from $220,000 to $300,000. “Housing inventory is low and creates a higher demand; not everyone knows about this area,” says Morgan. “People come back here to raise their families.”
Colonial Revivals are abundant in East Aurora.
Fall foliage provides East Aurora with natural beauty.
A well-maintained National Style home in East Aurora.
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Highly rated schools in the East Aurora school district
The East Aurora Union Free School District serves the area. Niche gives the district an A rating and ranks it as one of the top five best school districts in the Buffalo area. Parkdale Elementary gets an A-minus. East Aurora Middle and East Aurora High both get an A. The high school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as creative writing, yearbook and band.
Serving around 700 students, Parkdale Elementary School is a highly rated public school in East Aurora.
East Aurora Middle School has around 500 students enrolled in grades 5-8.
East Aurora High School has a student to teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
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Shopping and dining near Main Street
Along Main Street are brick buildings housing retailers and eateries. The Bar-Bill Tavern stands out in a 150-year-old Tudor Revival building. The tavern is known for its wings and brews. Nearby is a collection of popular retailers such as Michaels and T.J. Maxx. There’s also a TOPS Friendly Markets for groceries and a Dollar General. Further up Main Street is Vidler’s 5 & 10 Inc., a classic five-and-dime store on Main Street that has been in the town since 1930. "Tour buses come to see it," says Morgan. Off Main Street are locally owned eateries like Elm Street Bakery, a rustic bakeshop serving breakfast and lunch alongside handmade bread and pastries. Along Riley Street is Blue Eyed Baker, a new location with a rooftop area. The bakery serves pastries, hand-crafted espresso drinks and American breakfast, lunch and dinner items.
The Bar-Bill Tavern is a popular choice for casual meals or meeting up with friends.
Bar-Bill Tavern serves classic wings in a historic East Aurora building.
East Aurora grocery shoppers often choose Tops Friendly Markets.
Elm Street Bakery is a very popular bakery that doubles as a cafe.
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Seasonal events and performances in East Aurora
The Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce hosts the Annual Carolcade in December. Main Street closes for the evening, and residents gather to sing holiday carols and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. Aurora Players is a community theater near Hamlin Park that puts on plays and live performances throughout the year.
The Aurora Expressway leads to major cities
Using the Aurora Expressway, Buffalo is 22 miles away, and continuing along this route leads 40 miles to Niagara Falls. The expressway also leads 20 miles to Lake Erie. There are also several Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority bus stops throughout town to facilitate travel within the city. Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is 15 miles away, and the Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 22 miles away. Most houses of worship, such as The First Presbyterian Church of East Aurora, Revive Wesleyan and St. Matthias Episcopal Church, are near Main Street.
There is one bus stop to Buffalo on East Aurora's Main St.
The First Presbyterian Church of East Aurora has been a part of the community since 1843.
Revive Wesleyan in East Aurora has an active event calendar.
St. Matthias' Episcopal Church serves East Aurora as a congregation of The Episcopal Diocese of Western New York.
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