Things To Do In and Around Aurora
Aurora Cultural Arts District
Explore Aurora’s burgeoning arts district, featuring several galleries and a number of public art pieces.
Aurora Fox Arts Center
Enjoy comedy, drama, musical productions and more at this restored 1940s-era movie house.
Aurora History Museum
A permanent exhibit tells the tale of Aurora’s past and present, and unique traveling exhibits and a hands-on children’s area offer plenty of reasons to visit.
Aurora Reservoir
This 2,500-acre site features swimming, diving, boating, fishing, an 8.5-mile hike-and-bike trail and more.
Aurora Singers
The Aurora Singers are dedicated to providing quality choral and musical theater for the Aurora/Denver metro area.
Aurora Symphony Orchestra
The Aurora Symphony Orchestra embraces the community’s rich cultural diversity and appreciation for the arts by performing symphonic music that honors our heritages, celebrates our contemporary artistic environment and forges a cultural legacy for the future.
Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum is an educational, nonprofit resource that sparks creative thinking and expression through transformative experiences with art.
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens offer an experience that visitors find exciting, inspirational and educational throughout the year.
Denver Zoo
The staff of the Denver Zoo hopes that each visit inspires guests to find ways to connect with animals and support our mission to secure a better world for animals through human understanding.
Golf in Aurora
There are many options for golfing in Aurora, including six City of Aurora courses and private courses: Black Bear Golf Club; CommonGround Golf Course; Golf Club at Heather Ridge; Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club; Windsor Gardens; and even mini-golf. You can also get lessons from a Pro!
Hotels and Motels
A wide range of options for your stay in the Metro area.
May Farms
This working farm is dedicated to establishing family traditions and creating experiences. Available for events – fees apply.
Microbreweries
Check out Aurora’s own microbreweries: Launch Pad Brewery, Coda Brewing Co., Dry Dock Brewery, and Two22 Brew
Mile High Racing and Entertainment – Arapahoe Park
Check out the live action and bet on a winner at Colorado’s only horse-racing track. Admission fee.
Plains Conservation Center
The 1,100-acre Plains Conservation Center in Aurora provides an intimate look at the flora and fauna of Colorado’s eastern plains. Admission is free.
Restaurants
Find the kind of food you’re looking for – or have a culinary adventure.
The Movie Tavern
Movie Tavern is revolutionizing the way America experiences eating, drinking and cinema with in-theater dining service featuring chef-driven menus, and luxurious seating.
Vintage Theatre
The Vintage Theatre presents classics and cutting edge theatre, classes, improv, and staged readings that challenge, entertain, and grow our audience and artistic family alike.
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
The Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum educates and inspires people of all ages about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present, and future.