- The list below includes 253 free or cheap things to do in or near Aurora, Colorado, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Horseback Riding, Playgrounds and Horse Races.
- From Cherry Creek State Park to Aurora Reservoir, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Aurora and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Littleton, Denver and Wheat Ridge.
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One of Golf Digest’s 50 Best Women Teachers helps students develop sound swing mechanics and ensures they’re using proper clubs
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A perfect spot for nature lovers, the Cherry Creek State Park offers individuals and families alike a tranquil place to spend the weekend. Activities that visitors can embark here are: hiking, biking, airplane flying, horseback riding and even a family shooting range.
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Aurora Reservoir is a center for a variety of recreational activities such as scuba diving, fishing, swimming, boating and more.The swim beach here is open seasonally and there are multiple trails for hiking or biking around the reservoir.
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Great Plains Park is a 50 acre park featuring a water sprayground. Attractions include a playground, a baseball field, a large open field, a half-court basketball court, and two sheltered seating areas.
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Featuring five acres used for canine recreation and exercise, Grandview Dog Park offers mostly dirt fields with a separate small dog area. The park provides drinking water, dog waste bags, picnic tables and a double-gated entrance.
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16002 E Smith Road, Aurora, CO 80010
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Filled with interactive exhibits, The Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch provides visitors with taxidermy displays, live animals, and a kid's dress up area. The center is situated on a 200 acre ranch with several hiking trails. Nature Center:Closed Mon & Tues Wed - Fri Noon-4:30 Sat & Sun 9-4:30
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Southlands is a local mall with a wide range of high end and low price shops as well as a variety of restaurants within the facility. Inside, there is a gas fire pit surrounded by seats which serves as a central gathering point.
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A community based cultural center, the Aurora History Museum has a lot to offer its guests like arts programs and exhibits, fine arts, decorative arts, culture and history. And the best thing is, admission is free!
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Arapahoe Park is a horse-racing track that is the host of live races during the summer months through Mile High Racing. The location also hosts special events, including wine tastings, holiday celebrations, and book signings.
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A place where the latest movies can be viewed, AMC Dine-in Theater Southlands offers a night of fun and entertainment. For added enjoyment, the theater also offers reclined seating and full-service dining.
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At the 12 Mile Stables, visitors are able to enjoy horseback rides to sites like Cherry Creek Park. Riders who are less experienced can receive instruction from the location's training staff.