Aurora is Colorado's third largest city with a diverse population of more than 398,000. The "Gateway to the Rockies" is a bioscience, transportation and aerospace hub with award-winning parks, open space and cultural amenities.

Aurora is the third-most-populous city in the State of Colorado and the 52nd-most-populous city in the United States. Aurora is a principal city of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and a major city of the Front Range Urban Corridor.

Come explore things to do in Aurora: shopping, events, landmarks, and the premier locations for meetings & conventions. Learn from Visit Aurora today!

Once a budding frontier town of farmers and ranchers just east of the state's capital, Aurora is Colorado's third largest city with a diverse population of more than 404,000. From agricultural outpost to military bastion, Aurora established its foundation as a driving force in the west.

Apr 29, 2023 · Explore the development of the city at the Aurora History Museum; See pronghorns on the prairie at the Plains Conservation Center; Have a Coloradan brew at Dry Dock Brewing Co. Play your way through the Aurora golf trail; Meet the alpacas at Chimera Ranch; Get a taste of Mexico at La Cueva; See a concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Aurora is filled with unique attractions, activities, and must-sees. Explore the beauty of Colorado’s outdoors at one of the parks, trails, golf courses, or gorgeous reservoirs—not to mention the thousands of acres of open space.

Aurora is a Home Rule Municipality in the U.S. state of Colorado. The city is in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties. It is the third biggest city by number of people in Colorado, and the 52nd most populous city in the United States. The city's population was 386,261 during the 2020 United States Census. [1]

Jan 8, 2025 · Aurora, city, Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties, north-central Colorado, U.S. An eastern suburb of Denver, Aurora was the third most populous city in Colorado at the start of the 21st century. It was founded during the silver boom of 1891 and named Fletcher after its Canadian-born founder, Donald Fletcher, and it flourished as a mining ...

Aurora Colorado is a diverse and vibrant city; it is a great place to call home! Situated on prairie grasslands, rolling hills and the Black Forest’s northern tip, Aurora offers something for every lifestyle, from convenient urban living to master-planned communities.

Aurora is located between the Rocky Mountains and Eastern Plains, giving every visitor the opportunity to explore all sides of our colorful state. Create a memorable trip with family-friendly activities and restaurants or visit the mountain trails for the first time.