Guidebook for Aurora
Drinks & Nightlife
Closest bar within walking distance w/ an open outdoor patio and view of Cherry Creek Reservoir. Get the "bomb ass queso"!
6 locals recommend
Emerald Isle Restaurant
4385 S Parker RdClosest bar within walking distance w/ an open outdoor patio and view of Cherry Creek Reservoir. Get the "bomb ass queso"!
The 1UP Arcade Bar - Colfax
717 E Colfax AveArcade games and drinks!
Fun place for going out dancing! Sometimes there is a cover charge.
74 locals recommend
Beta Event Center
1909 Blake StFun place for going out dancing! Sometimes there is a cover charge.
ViewHouse Centennial
7101 S Clinton StGood food and happy hour. 2 story w/ patio seating.
Fun location, right next to Coors Field. Awesome rooftop patio, food and happy hour.
179 locals recommend
ViewHouse Ballpark
2015 Market StFun location, right next to Coors Field. Awesome rooftop patio, food and happy hour.
Food Scene
Margaritas and karaoke bar within walking distance!
7 locals recommend
Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar
4002 S Parker RdMargaritas and karaoke bar within walking distance!
Starbucks
13702 E Quincy AveDrive-through / walk up window
Jet's Pizza
13724 E Quincy AvePizza!
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveOne of our FAVORITE breakfast spots in Denver.
Another great breakfast/lunch spot. This is the original Sam's No. 3 in Colorado.
70 locals recommend
Sam's No. 3
1500 Curtis StreetAnother great breakfast/lunch spot. This is the original Sam's No. 3 in Colorado.
Formosa Garden Restaurant
16645 E Smoky Hill RdBest chinese food in the area.
The Fresh Fish Co.
7800 E Hampden AveExcellent indian buffet!
Pho 75
13736 E Quincy AveAmazing pho. Get the espresso w/ condensed milk on ice!
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StGreat sushi!
Las Fajitas
2680 S Havana StOur favorite mexican spot in the area.
Las Tortugas Parker
3140 S Parker RdAmazing mexican sandwiches!!
Excellent, excellent italian food. Try the pot roast!
The Bent Noodle Italian Restaurant and Catering Company
3055 S Parker RdExcellent, excellent italian food. Try the pot roast!
Essentials
7-Eleven
13790 E Quincy Ave24 Hour Fitness
4100 S Parker RdMembership required.
Walmart Supercenter
5650 S Chambers RdKing Soopers
3190 S Parker RdCherry Creek Liquors
13750 E Quincy AveShopping
Europa
13728 E Quincy AveFood products imported from all over Europe in a well-stocked storefront with a deli.
Outdoor shopping mall, movie theater, restaurants, lots to do! The Free Mall Ride goes up and down 16th street for easy exploring.
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallOutdoor shopping mall, movie theater, restaurants, lots to do! The Free Mall Ride goes up and down 16th street for easy exploring.
One of our closest dispensaries. The Green Solution is a chain with 15 locations throughout Colorado. Offers a wide selection of flower, concentrates, edibles and accessories.
16 locals recommend
The Green Solution Recreational Marijuana Dispensary
3179 S Peoria CtOne of our closest dispensaries. The Green Solution is a chain with 15 locations throughout Colorado. Offers a wide selection of flower, concentrates, edibles and accessories.
Another close-by dispensary right down the street. Open 8a-9:45p daily. Offers a wide variety.
11 locals recommend
Green Dragon
2467 Sheridan BoulevardAnother close-by dispensary right down the street. Open 8a-9:45p daily. Offers a wide variety.
Close-by headshop for a wide range of accessories and novelties.
SMOKE N GLASS Headshop Smokeshop Kratom
15440 S Chambers RdClose-by headshop for a wide range of accessories and novelties.
Emerald Fields Glendale Recreational Dispensary
4182 E Virginia AveOne of our favorite dispensaries!
Park Meadows Mall station
A huge mall with tons of shops and restaurants.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveHigh-end mall.
Southlands
6155 S Main StOutdoor high-end shopping mall.
Parks & Nature
This is the closest entrance to Cherry Creek State Park from our house. Once you go in, head down Parker Rd Trail to Lehigh Ave and you'll see a pay station. Walk-in rate is $3 and drive-in rate is around $10.
13656 E Quincy Ave
13656 East Quincy AvenueThis is the closest entrance to Cherry Creek State Park from our house. Once you go in, head down Parker Rd Trail to Lehigh Ave and you'll see a pay station. Walk-in rate is $3 and drive-in rate is around $10.
Getting Around
Take the 135 or 139 bus from the bus stop across the street from our neighborhood and you're only 4 stops away (approx 7 min) from Nine Mile Station. Get ANYWHERE you need to go from here! Buses and train connections throughout the Denver Metro area.
29 locals recommend
Nine Mile Station Park-n-Ride
3179 S Parker RdTake the 135 or 139 bus from the bus stop across the street from our neighborhood and you're only 4 stops away (approx 7 min) from Nine Mile Station. Get ANYWHERE you need to go from here! Buses and train connections throughout the Denver Metro area.
Entertainment & Activities
We have a beautiful 18-hole disc golf course that's only a 10 min drive away from our house. If you'd like to borrow some discs, we have plenty! Just ask.
Village Greens Disc Golf Course
South Dayton StreetWe have a beautiful 18-hole disc golf course that's only a 10 min drive away from our house. If you'd like to borrow some discs, we have plenty! Just ask.
Village Greens Park is also home to a 2.75-mile mountain bike skills course with over 100 varying obstacles.
Village Greens Park
9501 East Union AvenueVillage Greens Park is also home to a 2.75-mile mountain bike skills course with over 100 varying obstacles.
Elvis Cinemas
7400 E Hampden AveWe love our dollar theater. $3/person before 6p; $4 after 6p.
Gothic Theatre
3263 S BroadwayOne of our favorite music venues.