Location: Aurora
Top Things to do in Aurora
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids 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. Cherry Creek State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 510 reviews
Part of Cherry Creek State Park, this recreation area offers miles of bike trails.
Reviewed By judyn498
Campground has large walkthroughs with full hookups also rent spots.Boating and swim beach. Lots to do in the Denver area....Sports..USMint...Molly Brown House...Brown Palace just to name a few. Estes Park and the Air Force Academy are not that far away.
2. Aurora Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
With over 800 acres of water surface, Aurora Reservoir is one of the city's largest park and open space sites. Named by Westword as "The Best Park for Fishing" in 2012, the reservoir provides multi-use recreation and serves as a drinking water storage facility for Aurora.
Reviewed By tambo0072002
Love this place the best because it is clean and well organized. The grilling stations are in a designated spot so people can’t ruin your day at the beach by firing up the grill right next to you on the sand. Very clean water. It’s my happy place!
3. Great Plains Park
4. 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.
5. Plains Conservation Center
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. Movie Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
9. 12 Mile Stables
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Risaleigh16
Such a fun experience. We did the morning ride that crossed the stream. Our niece was extremely terrified to get on the horse. They helped calm her down and really helped her feel secure ontop of the horse. They were checking in with her throughout the entire ride. I couldn't have been more thankful for their kindness. All the kids had a blast. Would he again when visiting Colorado.
10. AMC Dine-in Theater Southlands
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By V5468WZcynthiap - Laguna Beach, United States
Good theatre. Amazingly comfortable, reclining seats. If you go in the evening, it can be a bit pricey. If you go in the mornings or early afternoons, seats are reasonably priced. Concessions are very pricey but the actual food that you can get delivered to your seat is very good & not that much higher than a restaurant. Very clean and well maintained. Go on Tuesdays because seats are only $5 as well as popcorn & drink.
