Safe Travel in Aurora, CO

As you are making the decision to travel, it's important to follow the recommended protocols and best practices in place to prevent the spread of the novel Coronavirus. The health and safety of our guests, residents, and businesses are extremely important to us, and we want you to travel with confidence. We know how important travel is to you and you're family, and we also know our small businesses are counting on your support to restore strength to our community. When traveling to Aurora, take these steps to travel responsibly, and visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page.

With a little preparation, a spirit of adventure, a soft spot for nature, and a safety-savvy traveler’s mindset, you’ll be on the trail in no time. Learn more about what to pack for Colorado's changing seasons and COVID-19 Regulations with the State of Colorado's Responsible Traveler's Guide.

Here are the steps we are taking

Aurora is home to a free COVID-19 Testing Site available 7-days a week to anyone, visitors or residents at 19300 E. Colfax Ave. Read more here and en Espanol.

• The city has produced collateral promoting face coverings, handwashing, social distancing and other good hygiene practices and made them available for the community’s use.
• Aurora has translated information on COVID-19, how to avoid the spread of the virus, and safety messages into 10 of the most spoken languages in the community.
• Aurora is working closely with local businesses to help them open up responsibly and safely, with the health of both patrons and workers in mind.
• Aurora is being strategic in its reopening plans for recreation facilities to ensure that nothing opens before safety precautions and clear signage and expectations are in place.
• Consistent with CDC recommendations, we are intensifying our usual, thorough cleaning procedures around floors, doors, vertical transportation, and other public areas using sanitizing and disinfectant formulas recommended by the CDC, with cleaning/sanitizing taking place throughout the day.
• Using sanitizing and disinfectant formulas recommended by the CDC Antibacterial soap dispensers in public restrooms.
• Using sanitizing wipes on public equipment, as well as in stores.
• Cleaning and disinfecting entrance door handles, handrails, and restrooms several times each day.
• We are urging all employees and contractors who are ill to stay home.
• We are assessing all on-site special events and will communicate any updates or postponements, as necessary.
• Ensuring all cleaning staff wear gloves at all times.

County Regulations

Adams & Arapahoe County - Despite further restrictions, COVID-19 is still present in our community. You can read more about COVID-19 restrictions and updated information from the Try-County Health Department here.

ADAMS COUNTY IS CURRENTLY UNDER A "SAFER AT HOME AND IN THE VAST, OUTDOOR GUIDELINE" LEVEL 3 (YELLOW) EXECUTIVE ORDER SITE VARIANCES SET FOR GAYLORD ROCKIES RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER. ARAPAHOE COUNTY IS UNDER A "USE CAUTION" LEVEL 2 (BLUE) REVIEW THE STATE'S COVID-19 DIAL PAGE TO GET ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND THE SAFER AT HOME STATE OF COLORADO PAGE.

In response to an alarming increase in hospitalizations due to COVID-19, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today amended its Safer at Home public health order to limit personal gatherings in all counties at all Safer at Home levels. The revised order reduces the size of personal gatherings to no more than 50 people from no more than 5 separate households. covid19.colorado.gov

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

Located in Adams County, Gaylord Rockies has been approved for a special Site Variance by the State of Colorado. This includes an increased number of people allowed in the indoor resort. Social distancing, mask-wearing, and sanitation stations are required. If you are planning a trip to Gaylord Rockies, please review their What To Expect at Gaylord Rockies page to understand guidelines and regulations.