Aurora (Colorado) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties, Colorado, United States
About Aurora (Colorado)
Aurora originated in the 1880s as a town called Fletcher, taking its name from Denver businessman Donald Fletcher who founded the town. He and his partners staked out 4 sq mi east of Denver. He left two years later during the silver crash, leaving the community with a huge water debt. Inhabitants decided to rename their township Aurora in 1907. It has been growing ever since then and at one time was the fastest growing city in America.
Top Attractions in Aurora (Colorado)
Explore the best things to see and do in Aurora (Colorado):
- ★Arapahoe Park Racetrack
- ★Aurora History Museum
- ★Aurora Reservoir
- ★Aurora Skate Park
- ★Cherry Creek State Park
- ★Golfing
- ★Plains Conservation Center
- ★Quincy Reservoir
Where to Eat in Aurora (Colorado)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bender's Brat Haus Inc
- 🍴Carrabba's Italian Grill
- 🍴China Jade
- 🍴Rosie's Diner
- 🍴Sam's No 3
- 🍴Seoul Korean BBQ & Sushi
Where to Stay in Aurora (Colorado)
- 🏨Best Western Gateway Inn & Suites
- 🏨Cambria Suites Denver Airport
- 🏨Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park
- 🏨Doubletree Hotel
- 🏨Fairfield Inn
- 🏨Hyatt Place Denver Cherry Creek
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