Things to Do in Aurora in 2025

Aurora Attractions

Smaller cities have a charm about them you won't find in their larger counterparts. Jot down all the fun things to do in Aurora before you travel so you can see as much as possible during your break. You'll soon learn that bigger isn't necessarily better!

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Aurora History Museum - Filled with intriguing objects and exhibits, this gallery is a wonderland for hungry minds.

Anschutz Medical Campus - If you're an admirer of modern-day design and architecture, add this attraction to your to-do list.

University of Colorado Hospital - Chat to a few locals and find out why many sightseers swing by this place.

Jackson Creek Loop - Contemplate the stark difference between the city and nature's beauty at this awe-inspiring place.

Things to Do in Aurora with Kids

There are lots of unforgettable experiences in Aurora that the entire gang will enjoy. Here are a few of the top family friendly experiences in the area.

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Union Station

4.5/5(1,963 reviews)

Combining transit, accommodations, shopping, dining, and events, this landmark building in downtown Denver offers history and excitement in the Mile High City.

Red Rocks Amphitheater

4.5/5(1,985 reviews)

This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.

Coors Field

4.5/5(1,136 reviews)

Catch an event at Coors Field during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.

Colorado Convention Center

4.5/5(685 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening at Colorado Convention Center, a top convention center in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.

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Empower Field at Mile High

4.5/5(882 reviews)

Catch an event at Empower Field at Mile High during your trip to Denver. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Nuggets vs Spurs. Go Spurs Go!!!! This one was one of my best nights ever! Too bad I had to watch spurs playing w the nuggets as local! But we still beat them 😉 yeah!

Ball Arena

4.5/5(1,108 reviews)

Catch an event at Ball Arena during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Denver Zoo

4.5/5(1,157 reviews)

This zoo started with a single bear. Now, it’s an award-winning tourist destination housing more than 3,500 animals.

16th Street Mall

4.5/5(3,026 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at 16th Street Mall during your stay in Denver. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

University of Denver

4/5(688 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Denver during your stay in Denver. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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Delmar Parkway

If you're spending some time in Delmar Parkway, The Aurora Fox and Vintage Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Flavors of Central Asia at Samarkand restaurant in Denver! Pictured here is Uzbek Plov but we also had Laghman Soup, Manti, Shashlik

Jewell Heights - Hoffman Heights

4/5(91 area reviews)

While Jewell Heights - Hoffman Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Town Center at Aurora and Aurora Hills Golf Course.

Fitzsimons

While you're in Fitzsimons, take in top sights like Fitzsimons Golf Course and jump on the metro at Fitzsimons Station to see more of the city.

North Aurora

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Aurora and surrounding area, you can visit Stanley Marketplace and Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum.

City Center North

While you're in City Center North, take in top sights like Aurora History Museum and jump on the metro at 2nd Avenuen and Abilene Station to see more of the city.

City Center

While you're in City Center, take in top sights like Town Center at Aurora and jump on the metro at Aurora Metro Center Station to see more of the city.

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Aurora Attractions

Most popular activities in Aurora

Tours & day trips

Denver: BEYOND Light Show and Meditation

Private & custom tours

Denver: Private Luxury Cannabis Tour

Food, drink & nightlife

Denver: BEYOND Light Show and Meditation

Holiday & seasonal tours

Denver: Denver Terrors Guided Ghost Tour

Water activities

Vail CO: Family-Friendly Colorado River White Water Raft

Recommended things to do in Aurora

What to do in Aurora

Free Things to Do in Aurora

Things to Do in Aurora with Kids

Discover the most popular places to visit in Aurora

Union Station

Red Rocks Amphitheater

Coors Field

Colorado Convention Center

Empower Field at Mile High

Ball Arena

Denver Zoo

16th Street Mall

University of Denver

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Aurora

Delmar Parkway

Jewell Heights - Hoffman Heights

Fitzsimons

North Aurora

City Center North

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