Visit Aurora

Tired of Cookie-Cutter Events? As Colorado’s most diverse city and a burgeoning hub for the biotechnology, aerospace, and medicine industries, Aurora gives you access to everything that matters. We take variety to the next level, from our globally inspired food scene to our recreation and venue options. Dine at a James Beard award-winning restaurant, hike the grandeur of the Rockies, and choose from venues ranging from grand convention centers to artsy airport hangars. Variety is the spice of life, and Aurora's not afraid to kick it up a notch. Top 10 Reasons to consider Aurora: 1. PLENTY OF PLACES TO MEET Visit Aurora represents more than 11,000 guestrooms across 65+ hotel properties, including full-service, brand-name properties and locally-owned boutique hotels throughout Aurora, Gateway Park, Central Park, and the Denver tech center. 2. HOME TO COLORADO'S LARGEST RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center is the largest in Colorado, with 1,501 guestrooms, over 517,000 square feet of designated meeting space, and eight dining options. 3. EASY ACCESS Aurora is only minutes from Denver International Airport (DEN), consistently in the top ten busiest airports in the world, with nonstop service to more than 230 global destinations. The new light rail, buses, and ride-sharing options are accessible to most hotels, making getting around the city and the greater metro area easy. 4. UNIQUE VENUES Between first-class convention centers and IACC certified meeting rooms, Aurora has the right venue for your event. Offering variety of special event venues and 1 million square feet of designated meeting space, there are plenty of options to choose from. 5. TOP-RANKED DESTINATION Aurora ranks among CVENT’s list of “Top 50 meeting destinations in the U.S.” and currently ranks #28 in 2026. 6. SURROUNDED BY NATURE Aurora is the gateway to the Rockies, with 103 parks, 8,000 acres of open space, 10 golf courses, and 119 miles of trails to explore. With more than 300 days of sunshine every year, groups can fit in some Colorado adventure without having to go far. 7. VIBRANT DINING From James Beard, award-winning chefs to charming hidden gems, Aurora’s 400+ independently owned and operated international eateries span a variety of flavors, from Korean BBQ to Mexican taquerias and so much more. Indulge in cuisine from around the globe without leaving city limits. 8. CRAFT CULTURE Experience craft beverage options from dozens of award-winning locations, including Second Dawn Brewing Company, Lady Justice Brewing, Cheluna Brewing Company, and Haykin Family Cider, to name a few. 9. DIVERSITY & CULTURE As Colorado’s 3rd largest city and 52nd largest in the nation, Aurora is home to hundreds of different communities and cultures, with 160+ spoken languages. 10. HUB OF INNOVATION Home to Buckley Space Force Base, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Amazon, and Raytheon, Aurora is built for businesses. The city is also home to the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus, a regional center and national leader for medical advancement technology.