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Part of the Front Range Urban Corridor, Aurora has serious range — and we’re not just talking about the scenic Rocky Mountain views.



Read an article about things to do in Aurora, no matter your travel style. 

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Craft beers, fun events and cheese pairings await at Launch Pad Brewery.
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Experience light, art and music at the Aurora Borealis Festival.
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Banchan appetizers and marinated and cooked beef topped with egg, seaweed and vegetables at a Korean restaurant in Aurora Colorado.
Savor a world of flavors at nearly 300 local restaurants.
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Numerous cool playgrounds mean fun for the whole fam.
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Treat yourself to retail therapy at Urban Cowgirl and a multitude of other locally owned boutiques.
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Pamper yourself at Relâche Spa at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center.
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Reservoirs and wildlife areas make Aurora ideal for fishing with mountain views.
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Find crisp local brews and a packed events calendar at Lady Justice Brewery.
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You'll have a hard time choosing where to nosh thanks to the city's many amazing eateries.
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Aurora's many playgrounds offer a variety of ways for families to have fun.
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Things to Do in Aurora

As the most diverse city in Colorado, Aurora’s culturally robust restaurants, festivals, attractions and art scene will draw you in. Combine that with limitless outdoor recreation spaces and a 13-minute drive to Denver, and you have an ideal destination for families, entrepreneurs, artists, foodies and adventurers.

Aurora is anything but garden variety: If you want all the amenities of a big city, but with a lot more breathing room, start planning your trip to a place that provides unparalleled adventures.

Restaurants in Aurora

Savor nationally recognized dishes from six different continents, all in one 5-mile stretch, like Urban Burma, Colorado's inaugural Burmese restaurant, for example. You can also find James Beard Award winners amid the city’s 300 independently owned and operated restaurants.

Brewery Scene

While you’re here, sit and sip at more than fifteen microbreweries in the area. Try the famed beers and experimental flavors that make Colorado the nation’s craft beer capital. Or sample custom ciders and meads that will make you rethink your favorite drink. Use the Ultimate Aurora Brewery Guide for more insider tips.

Family Fun

With trampoline parks, splash pads and interactive game rooms — even a tropical-themed outdoor park called Lava Island — your next vacation can be a win-win for the whole family.

Arts & Culture

In Aurora, every floor is a stage, and every wall is a canvas. Mural tours, immersive festivals (like Aurora Borealis), live-theater performances, the state’s premier digital gallery, and nine districts of free public installations — and that's only the start. When a community values each other for their differences, artistry is inevitable. Find ways to explore Aurora’s arts and culture scene.

Relaxation & Outdoor Adventure

Book a stone massage, visit a Korean day spa or join a paint-and-sip sesh. Paddle, sail or fish at the Aurora Reservoir. Snag some largemouth bass or northern pike at some of the best fishing spots in Colorado. With 113 local parks, 98 miles of scenic trails and 8,000 acres of open space, outdoor adventures are always nearby.

Aurora Shopping

Stroll through Colorado’s largest indoor marketplace as well as shopping districts and shops boasting custom creations. Steele Angel is just one example of how a hometown boutique seamlessly merges with haute couture. Whether you need a whole new ’fit or a souvenir, you’ll find options to match your retail-therapy needs. Explore shopping in Aurora.

You can vacation anywhere, but in Aurora, you can marvel at the amenities of a community that's 160 languages strong and counting. Here, everything is within range, and you don’t have to fit in because there’s room for everyone to stand out.

The Gateway to the Rockies is also the gateway to your dream vacation. Check out hotels and top places to stay in Aurora.

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