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Things to do in Aurora, Colorado (CO): The Best Nature & Parks
Although its highly residential quality and proximity to Denver make Aurora seem like simply a suburb of the larger metropolis, this bustling city has a flavor all its own. With seven golf courses, a reservoir beach, hiking trails and a multi-use Sports Park, the city is a major hub of athletics and hometown to numerous pro football, basketball, hockey and soccer players and coaches. Aurora's emerging arts scene brings forth vibrant theater and visual arts to liven up the city.
Restaurants in Aurora
1. Pedego Electric Bikes Southlands
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
HELLO FUN! We RENT Pedego Electric Bikes from Southlands Mall. Jump on the bike trail right across from the mall and enjoy riding the beautiful trails to the Cherry Creek Reservoir, Downtown Denver or to Old Town Parker. You will be almost exclusively on trails going under almost all streets. Ride our super comfy, beach cruiser style electric bikes where you choose your level of exercise. You are in total control, set your assistance to a little help or a lot of help. The assistance will even everyone out so the super athlete in the group can get a great workout while others can enjoy an easier ride and not worry about keeping up or going to far. Take a short ride over to the Aurora Reservoir, where you can play at the beach, go paddle boarding, have a picnic or ride the trail around the reservoir. Most people choose this shorter ride (1 to 1 1/2 hours) and then enjoy the restaurants, pubs, movies or shopping in the mall. We are located in SE Aurora at about E470 & Smoky Hill Rd.
2. Bounce City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Indoor Playground featuring 8 bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, ride on toys, a special toddler area and more. All day admission Parents & crawlers are always FREE. Our great open gated area allowes parents to keep eye on their little ones at all times.
3. Cherry Creek State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 510 reviews
Part of Cherry Creek State Park, this recreation area offers miles of bike trails.
Reviewed By judyn498
Campground has large walkthroughs with full hookups also rent spots.Boating and swim beach. Lots to do in the Denver area....Sports..USMint...Molly Brown House...Brown Palace just to name a few. Estes Park and the Air Force Academy are not that far away.
4. Aurora Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
With over 800 acres of water surface, Aurora Reservoir is one of the city's largest park and open space sites. Named by Westword as "The Best Park for Fishing" in 2012, the reservoir provides multi-use recreation and serves as a drinking water storage facility for Aurora.
Reviewed By tambo0072002
Love this place the best because it is clean and well organized. The grilling stations are in a designated spot so people can’t ruin your day at the beach by firing up the grill right next to you on the sand. Very clean water. It’s my happy place!
5. Great Plains Park
6. Plains Conservation Center
7. Horseshoe Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By 124fh - Denver, United States
I walk this park every day and I'm constantly amazed by the amount of wildlife here. With 3 creeks converging within it's boundaries, all following a natural water course, there are plenty areas for wildlife to flourish. I've seen and photographed Beaver, Coyote, Great Horned Owls, Mule Deer, Prairie Dogs, Egrets, Night Herons and many more.
8. Quincy Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Alphadoug1 - Tucson, United States
This is a city reservoir, so water activities are strictly enforced. No swimming, limited boating or fishing. The best thing is that there is a nicely maintained trail all the way around the reservoir. Maybe 1.5 miles. Nice woodsy feel, things to look at. Great for just a quiet walk.
9. Spider Monkey Extreme Air Sports
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 557trinac
My son who is 12 years old, loves this place. We go for birthday parties and just for fun. What a great way for kids to burn extra energy and get some exercise.
