- Our list of the best things to do in Aurora, Colorado, features the top 324 nearby activities — including 115 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Aurora, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Aurora, CO , followed by 300 popular activities in nearby cities, including Denver, Golden, Littleton, Wheat Ridge, Broomfield, Arvada, Westminster, Morrison, Parker, Englewood, Thornton, Castle Rock, Commerce City, Lakewood, Brighton, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Westminster, Fraser and Northglenn
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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.
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Pioneer Park provides a wide range of recreational activities and sports. The park is ADA Accessible with amenities including a baseball/softball field, playground, spray ground, walking trail, basketball court, skate park, barbeque pit and rentable shelters.
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Once a cemetery in the late-1800's, Cheesman Park is a community park visited by hundreds of individuals daily. Those at the park enjoy walking and jogging during the warmer months and cross-country skiing in the colder months.
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At Ogden Theatre, visitors can attend concerts for touring rock bands and R&B artists. The theater has a standing area for general admission, with a balcony area with some seating.
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Historical buildings and tree-lined streets enhance the beauty of the University of Denver. A quick drive from both downtown and the Rocky Mountains, there are many activities on campus for visitors to enjoy. This includes athletics, music and theater productions.
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Quebec and 72nd Ave., Welcome Center, Commerce City, CO 80022
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Visitors can watch bison, prairie dogs, birds and a variety of other wildlife on the trails of Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City, Colorado. Visitors may also enjoy the visitor center with exhibits detailing the refuge's history.
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Constructed in late 19th-century, Colorado State Capitol today is home to the Colorado General Assembly and serves as the offices of the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor. The building resembles the United State Capitol and comprises of a golden dome in memory of the Colorado Gold Rush.
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A part of the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, Mount Evans is accessible by road and offers a scenic drive with panoramic views of the surroundings. Visitors can also choose to hike all the way to the summit.