Aurora Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Aurora, Colorado - CO, USA)

When it comes to specific tourist attractions in Aurora, many of these tend to be of a recreational nature, meaning that they are more geared towards the summer crowd. In fact, the city is proud to boast that it is actually called home by more than 100 individual parks, and combined with other greens spaces and local golf courses, this adds up to in excess of 2,430 hectares / 6,000 acres of open spaces.

If you are a keen golfer, then Aurora will certainly be able to meet your needs with its various golfing attractions. In total there are no less than seven quality golf courses spread around the environs of the city, the most popular of which include Meadow Hills, Saddle Rock and the Fitzsimons, which occupies a historic army base and was once a favorite haunt of Dwight D. Eisenhower, America's 34th president.

Summer tourists regularly choose to spend time at the Star K. Ranch, where the Morrison Nature Center is the principal draw, with its nature trails, expansive wetlands and woodlands, boardwalk and pretty butterfly garden. The Cherry Creek State Park on South Parker Road lies directly to the south of the city, in the direction of Centennial. Here you can boat, fish and cycle, as well as hike and even camp.


Both the Aurora Reservoir on South Powhaton Road and the Quincy Reservoir on East Quincy Avenue deserve a strong mention here as well, with the former offering archery, picnic spots and an area dedicated to scuba diving.

Providing a little more in the way of excitement is the Arapahoe Park Racetrack, which also resides on East Quincy Avenue and sits in the middle of the Quincy Reservoir and the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Regional Park. For evening attractions and culture, the Aurora Fox Arts Center on East Colfax Avenue is a safe bet and offers an extensive calendar of live theater, musicals, comedies, concerts, movie screenings and readings, being able to seat audiences of just under 250 people.

List of popular local tourist attractions and their contact details:

Arapahoe Park Racetrack

Address: 26000 East Quincy Avenue, Aurora, Colorado (CO), 80016, USA
Tel: +1 303 690 2400

Aurora Fox Arts Center

Address: 9900 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora, Colorado (CO), 80010, USA
Tel: +1 303 739 1970

Aurora Reservoir

Address: 5800 South Powhaton Road, Aurora, Colorado (CO), 80016, USA
Tel: +1 303 690 1286

Cherry Creek State Park

Address: 4201 South Parker Road, Aurora, Colorado (CO), 80014, USA
Tel: +1 303 690 1166

Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch

Address: 16002 East Smith Road, Aurora, Colorado (CO), 80010, USA
Tel: +1 303 739 2428

Quincy Reservoir

Address: 18350 East Quincy Avenue, Aurora, Colorado (CO), 80015, USA
Tel: +1 303 693 5463