Aurora Colorado Tourism

Sweeping fairways, blue waters and a spectacular mountain backdrop greet visitors to Aurora, Colorado’s third largest city.

The strategically located city serves as the gateway to the Rockies, flanked by the E-470 toll way loop to the east and I-70 to the north and with I-225 flowing north-south through town. Given this simple mobility, a vast array of recreational, cultural and dining amenities are within easy reach. Aurora’s many accommodations, conveniently situated throughout the city, offer a place to stay for every taste and budget.

Recreational enthusiasts can take a dive, hop aboard or sink a line at the 820-acre Aurora Reservoir. Supreme greens await golf aficionados at Aurora’s seven nationally acclaimed championship municipal courses. Catch the thrill of fast-pitch softball and championship soccer at the 212 acre Aurora Sports Park or watch the BMX, in-line and skateboard wheels roll at the Aurora Wheel Park.

When the snow-capped Rockies beckon, a short drive to winding mountain highways leads to scenic vistas, world-class powdery slopes, hiking challenges and alpine slides.

Celebrate the seasons and the community at one of Aurora’s free festivals. July’s KidSpree gives kids a chance to explore, create and play at the city’s Bicentennial Park. Held in October, PumpkinFest means hot cider and flying pumpkins

When hunger calls, head to one of Aurora’s 100-plus ethnically diverse eateries where savory tastes from around the world are sure to satisfy. Or satiate another kind of yearning at the area’s malls, shops and antique stops.

Neon lights of a restored 1940’s-era movie house summon theater-goers itching for Shakespearean soliloquy or a comedic escapade. Just outside the city and only minutes away, performances of every genre grace the stages of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and the renowned Red Rocks Amphitheater.