- 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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Pottery studio provides locally-made pottery for purchase to brighten up any atmosphere or setting
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Aurora's Movie Tavern is a combination movie theater multiplex and restaurant and bar. The facility shows first run movies, serves an array of menu options, and features a full bar.
6.2 Miles
Chatfield Stables offer supervised horseback and hay rides through a variety of scenic trails which offer beautiful views of the Platte River and the surrounding landscape. They also offer riding lessons to those interested.
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The Paintball Park Aurora offers a 4,000 sq. ft. speedball field, and a 3,000 sq. ft. close quarters field for people of all skill levels. Two birds-eye viewing rooms are available. For young children, low impact Splatmasters is offered.
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7711 East Academy Blvd., Denver, CO 80220
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The Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is located in the former Hangar 1 on land that once belonged to the Lowry Air Force Base. Artifacts span the history of aeronautic and aerospace fields within Colorado and the United States.
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2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a natural history and science museum housing a wide range of exhibits about native american culture, the universe, minerals, wildlife and more, coupled with a planetarium and an auditorium.
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As a music venue, Bluebird Theater hosts performances from nationally recognized rock, blues, and jazz bands. The theater was built in the early 20th century and features some of its original architectural features.
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The home of several local attractions, tourists can spend the entire day at City Park. Along with the Denver Zoo, this site is home to the Colorado Museum of Natural History. Outdoor activities such as tennis and baseball can also be enjoyed at this local park.
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Situated on a former nuclear facility, Rocky Mountain Arsenal now houses a variety of native animals in a national wildlife refuge. Visitors can take a driving tour of the refuge to view animals like buffaloes, turtles, deer, and more.
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With more than 15,000 different species of plants, the Dever Botanic Gardens house one of North America's largest plant collections. The premises also include multiple themed gardens, a conservatory and an amphitheater.