Inside the 2025 Visitors Guide

Presenting this year’s magazine – our finest edition yet! Discover Aurora in a whole new light with an extensive list of local and regional activities, tempting culinary finds, an exclusive look at the Aurora Borealis Festival, a deep dive into the city’s thriving brewery scene, a scenic tour of Aurora's inspiring neighborhoods, and essential tips for planning a memorable Colorado adventure. Inside, you’ll also find profiles of Aurora residents and leaders making a remarkable difference in our city. Enjoy exploring our guide, thoughtfully organized by the unique neighborhoods of Aurora, each as diverse as the people who live here.

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Culinary Culture

Adventure awaits every tastebud in Aurora. A dynamic dining experience is around virtually every corner. Grab a seat at one of the city's 300+ international eateries and enjoy unique cuisines, award-eating bites, craft breweries, and delightful desserts you won't find anywhere else. Make sure to read our profile on Chance Horiuchi, Havana BID Executive Director, helping lead the future of one of Aurora's most culturally diverse districts on Havana Street!

Celebrate Light & Community

Explore the Aurora Borealis Festival and experience light like you never did before! Introduced and presented by Visit Aurora in 2024, this exciting and interactive adventure re-creates the fantastic experience of the Northern Lights with lasers and other special effects. This weekend of wonder celebrates Aurora's incredible community and brings together local artists, food vendors, and Aurorans. Read more about the Aurora Borealis Festival. The Aurora Borealis Festival returns to Aurora in Fall 2025!

World Class Accommodations

With over 75 hotel partners within our borders, you'll find a great place to stay for any budget. Whether your family travels in Colorado to explore the state's natural wonders or a business person closing that next big deal, you'll find many options and amenities to meet your needs. In this year's edition, uncover the new additions and expansions at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center. Explore premier spots to hold your next meeting and event in Aurora.

Live like a Local

Explore Aurora like a local! From legendary breweries to self-care sessions at our local spas to adrenaline-boosting fun at our various adventure parks, your perfect day awaits. Want to pack your calendar? Check out Aurora's year-round festivities. Maybe a little retail therapy is just what the doctor ordered; we've got you covered with world-class shopping. Love the outdoors? Aurora boasts 103 developed parks, 118 miles of trails, and over 8,000 acres of open space.

Expose Yourself To Art

The Aurora Cultural Arts District connects our community through art and collaboration. From the city's murals along Colfax Canvas to performing arts at the Aurora Fox Theater to vital community gathering spaces for expression like Vintage Theatre, the arts are woven into the very fabric of our community.

All this and more, including Aurora accommodations and maps, can be found in the official Aurora Visitors Guide.