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The 9 Best Free Things to do in Aurora, Colorado (CO)
Although its highly residential quality and proximity to Denver make Aurora seem like simply a suburb of the larger metropolis, this bustling city has a flavor all its own. With seven golf courses, a reservoir beach, hiking trails and a multi-use Sports Park, the city is a major hub of athletics and hometown to numerous pro football, basketball, hockey and soccer players and coaches. Aurora's emerging arts scene brings forth vibrant theater and visual arts to liven up the city.
Restaurants in Aurora
1. Southlands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By 522chuckm - Aurora, United States
We walked around and visited the Local. It had unique Colorado made gifts. Also a great spice shop is nearby.
2. Dry Dock Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By L1897IKmarys - Denver, United States
Lady be Dry Dock beer! Relaxing with great friends and a great brew with free popcorn is a wonderful way to spend a few hours. Has has "sailed"!The vanilla porter is tasty and if they have a new beer on tap try it before it has "sailed"!
3. Great Plains Park
4. The Colorado Freedom Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
5. Launch Pad Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
A space themed micro brewery located in Aurora CO. We have 32 beers on tap that are brewed in house with our 5 bbl brew system.
Reviewed By johnL6191UP - Waco, United States
If you enjoy tasty beer, a great atmosphere, and a friendly staff make sure to visit Launch Pad. Brian and his brother brew outstanding variations with new offerings monthly. I highly recommend the stout offerings, definitely among the best I have tried. Do not miss a visit to Launch Pad, an added bonus is this is a veteran owned and run business. Come out and support small veteran owned business.
6. Stanley Marketplace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
A small group of neighbors turned an abandoned airplane manufacturing facility into a gigantic food hall and urban market, a celebration of independently owned Colorado businesses and a community gathering place for neighbors near and far. Stanley includes 21 places to eat and drink, 10 boutiques, 5 places to work out, a massive events venue, a hair salon and nail place and more, just about 20 minutes from the Denver International Airport and a great first or last stop for people traveling to or from Colorado.
Reviewed By erodrig26 - Parker, United States
We went to the Sistine Chapel Exhibit which was great. We had been to the actual Sistine Chapel in February and found this to be very informative and would have been nice to see before seeing the actual chapel. A great explanation of the the various frescoes within the chapel. The amazing thing was how quiet this exhibit was as compared to the actual chapel where people were constantly having to be told to be quiet. Also here you can stop and spend time looking at the pictures as compared to the chapel where you have a limited amount of time based upon your tour schedule. This exhibit will only be there for a few more days. As for the market place, it is like most of the new ones that you see around town in redeveloped areas. Not real fancy but functional and pricey. The market place I would rate as average. If in the area you may go there but I would not go out of my way to go there for the marketplace itself.
7. Aurora History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 53 reviews
We are a free community-based history, arts, and cultural center featuring changing history, culture, and fine and decorative arts exhibits focusing on a wide variety of topics. Our new permanent exhibit, "Growing Home," featuring over 100 historic photos, a variety of great stories, and a fully restored 1913 trolley trailer (street car). We offer a number of educational programs, tours, teas, workshops, lectures, film series, and family events for all ages throughout the year. Our hands-on gallery is a great place for children & adults to learn through interaction and play. History reserachers are invited to make an appointment to search our historical archives for photos, documents, and materials covering local, regional, and state history. Something for Everyone! Our hours are Tues-Fri 9am to 4pm and Sat & Sun 11am to 4pm. Admission is FREE.
8. Town Center at Aurora
9. Aurora Central Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
