Aurora, Arapahoe County, CO
Places to go in Aurora
78 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Arts & Culture
Plains Conservation Center (Visitor Center)
Natural area with a reconstructed prairie homestead & Cheyenne camp, hiking trails & public events.
21901 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80013, USA
Outdoors
Red-tailed Hawk Park
Multi-use acreage with various sports areas, a seasonal spray ground, wetland boardwalk & shelters.
23701 E Hinsdale Way, Aurora, CO 80016, USA
Arts & Culture
RiNo Art District
1320 27th St G, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Outdoors
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Open lakes, wetlands, prairie grasslands & woodlands home to more than 330 species.
6550 Gateway Rd, Commerce City, CO 80022, USA
Outdoors
Rocky Ridge Park
16200 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora, CO 80017, USA
Food & Drink
Rosie's Diner Aurora
Original 1950s diner with all the trimmings, from pancakes & malts to neon & tableside jukeboxes.
14061 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80014, USA
Sports & Recreation
Saddle Rock Golf Course
Scenic, upmarket golf course with a challenging layout, extensive natural areas & a clubhouse.
21705 E Arapahoe Rd, Aurora, CO 80016, USA
Outdoors
Sand Creek Park
This city greenspace features a system of scenic trails for hiking & biking, plus nature viewing.
2700 Peoria St, Aurora, CO 80011, USA
Nightlife
Six Capital Brewing
16701 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80013, USA
Family
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Venue for trampoline-based activities, zip-lining, sports & more, with various theme nights.
1400 S Abilene St Ste 100, Aurora, CO 80012, USA
Sports & Recreation
Spring Valley Golf Club
42350 Co Rd 17/21, Elizabeth, CO 80107, USA
Sports & Recreation
Springhill Golf Course
800 Telluride St, Aurora, CO 80011, USA
Nightlife
Stampede
Country-western nightclub with a dance floor, 7 bars & a restaurant sprawled around a vast space.
2430 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80014, USA
Shopping
Stanley Marketplace
Airy warehouse hangout housing multiple food vendors, along with other retailers & businesses.
2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010, USA
Outdoors
Star K Ranch
This park offers hiking trails, wildlife & picnic tables & is home to the Morrison Nature Center.
16002 E Smith Rd, Aurora, CO 80011, USA
Outdoors
Staunton State Park
Former early-19th-century homestead, with hiking & biking trails plus fishing in ponds & streams.
12102 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470, USA
Shopping
Strawberry Mountain
825 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204, USA
Family
SweetPlay Greenwood Village
7969 E Arapahoe Rd Unit B, Greenwood Village, CO 80112, USA
Food & Drink
Ted's Montana Grill
Old West-style steakhouse chain known for its burgers & chops made from bison.
16495 E 40th Cir, Aurora, CO 80011, USA
Nightlife
The Angry Clover
Typical pub grub rounds out a full roster of football on multiple TVs, live music, karaoke & poker.
15350 E Smoky Hill Rd, Aurora, CO 80015, USA
Nightlife
The Black Box
Low-lit, high-energy DJ dance club with a powerful sound system, full bar & a smoking patio.
314 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA
Food & Drink
The Common Good
13025 E Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
Nightlife
The Frontier Club
Easygoing bar with a country vibe offering beer, shots, comfort grub, pool tables & TVs for sports.
18881 E Colfax Ave #4, Aurora, CO 80011, USA
Sports & Recreation
Thorncreek Golf Course
13555 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80241, USA