Aurora's Great Plains Park is great in so many ways. Visitors can enjoy several outdoor activities like splashing around in the water feature area, watching the kids play on the jungle-gym or running around and playing a game of catch on the spacious open fields. The park gets high marks from many visitors who site its cleanliness and family-friendly atmosphere. It is also a favorite of nature lovers, as you can enjoy a picnic lunch or just sprawl out on a blanket on the grass with your favorite book and take in some of that Colorado sunshine.
The Centennial House is one of Aurora's most significant pieces of history for various reasons. The structure is a Queen Anne Victorian-styled home and is the oldest of the nine houses Donald Fletcher built to begin developing a new community east of Denver. The community's original name, Fletcher, was later changed to Aurora. The home was one of the first in the area to feature plumbing and has had both its interior and exterior restored to reflect its original 1890s appearance. Tours are available, but you must call to reserve your time.
The Downtown Aquarium located in Denver gives you an excellent opportunity to view a staggering number of fish and underwater wildlife. Not only is this a great natural attraction but the kids will enjoy the various exhibits throughout. Once you walk all the way through, you can enjoy an excellent meal at the highly-rated Aquarium Restaurant that's seated around a mesmerizing 150,000-gallon tank, brimming with calming but captivating activity.