Aurora
Discover Aurora, North Carolina
A quiet town on the south side of the Pamlico, with a few million years of history underfoot.
Aurora is small, rural, and quietly remarkable. A Beaufort County town on the south side of the Pamlico River, it is known worldwide among fossil enthusiasts as one of the great places on earth to find prehistoric shark teeth and marine fossils, a legacy of the ancient sea that once covered this coast. For everyday life, it offers a slow pace, open country, and the water close at hand.
Life in Aurora
The Aurora Fossil Museum sits at the center of town, drawing visitors to sift the fossil piles for megalodon teeth and hosting the annual Fossil Festival, and the surrounding area is a working landscape of farms and the region's phosphate industry. It is unpretentious and genuine, a small town that knows exactly what it is.
Getting around
One of Aurora's charms is how you get there: the free Bayview-Aurora ferry crosses the Pamlico from near Washington and Bath, a short and scenic connection to the north side of the river. Goose Creek State Park and the wider Pamlico River communities are close, and New Bern lies to the south by road.
Schools
Aurora is served by Beaufort County Schools.
Finding a home
Look here for in-town homes, waterfront and water-adjacent properties along the Pamlico and South Creek, and rural Beaufort County land and acreage. Inventory is limited, and prices reflect a quiet, rural market. Explore what is available below, and reach out when one fits.
What is Aurora, NC known for?
Aurora is a small Beaufort County town on the south side of the Pamlico River, best known for the Aurora Fossil Museum and its world-class fossil beds.
How do you get to Aurora from Washington?
The free Bayview-Aurora vehicle ferry crosses the Pamlico River between the Washington and Bath area and Aurora, a short and scenic route.
What kinds of homes are in Aurora?
In-town homes, waterfront and water-adjacent properties along the Pamlico and South Creek, and rural land and acreage.
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