Very nice, little museum giving you the background of the town. The bonus is that it's free. We were very warmingly welcomed. The displays were nice, and so was the trolly. It's located right next to the police station and the town hall and public library. Sadly, my short time here has made me realize Denver and its surroundings have a few homelessness issues.

Really enjoyed our field trip here! Definitely will be back!

Some people on here talked about having a guide, that’s about the only thing that could have made this free little Museum even better. There’s a small variety of items helping to detail the history of Aurora as well as photographs. The life size trolley car is a highlight. I liked reading all the old fashioned advertising. There is also a modest gift shop with some Colorado/Aurora related items. And some cute greeting cards.

So much to see from prehistoric..to the birth and growth of Aurora!!!! Super learning experience and fun displays, activities.

I learned so much history about Aurora in this museum. There is a mini train in there that was build long time ago. The owner of the mini train built it into his house and made it a master bedroom. After passing, family member donated to the museum. It was an amazing story. The museum is not big but a great place for the people in the town. Especially, they have activities for children. They also have field trips for the children. Incredible.

Had the best time here. I loved that Dave (a guide) explained his story through the exhibit. He’s even pictured in some of the photos in the exhibit. Extremely informative and will be coming back again. There were zero crowds. It’s also free!!! I’ll be coming back.

From 1 year ago: It’s a small museum, about the size of Historical Lakewood’s museum. There are scavenger hunt options to keep kids and adults engaged. They offer a variety of events on different topics. Update: The schedule of events never cease to amaze. Also conveniently located. Make sure to follow on Eventbrite!

I went yesterday, July 29, 2025, with my husband. The place is beautiful for hiking and camping, although some young people don't believe in cleanliness and throw trash everywhere, even though the reserve provides them with all the necessary places and trash containers. Nevertheless, the romantic reserve is beautiful, sunny days are available, and water is always available near all the seating areas, and the bathrooms are clean.

I love this lake to fish It's so clean and so many trees and vegetation and animals I've seen dear many times. I also saw big toad. This is my go-to place when I want to relax take my dog out.

We really loved our stay here! It's hard to wrap your brain around the fact that you are in the middle of a city. Massive amount of beautiful, well cared for nature. Very easy to get in and out with our 40' RV, LOTS of trails and space to walk the dogs (would have been perfect for bike riding), enjoyed fires at night and even saw the northern lights! Great laundry area (easy to use app so no worries about finding quarters). Pay showers but I didn't use. There was a large coyote presence so I would be cautious leaving any small dogs unattended but they pretty much kept their distance. We loved hearing them at night. Would love to stay again!

I still measure my weekends by the moment the skyline shrinks in the rear-view and the first glimpse of Cherry Creek’s water blinks back at me like it remembers my name. I roll through the east entrance—windows down, bike rack rattling a little hello—and the ranger hands me a map with the same grin I get every time, as if she’s in on the secret that this is my reset button, not just a park. The paved trail peels away from the lot and I swear it’s been combed overnight; no stray bottle, no rogue wrapper—just the smell of sun-warmed cottonwoods and the distant hush of lapping water. I pedal south, past the mile-marker where I once surprised a mule deer chewing dandelions like they were bubble-gum. She didn’t flinch; we just shared the morning for a breath, then moved on. By the time I hit the dam I’ve shed the city’s static—no honk, no ping, no endless scroll. I lock the bike, scramble down the riprap, and let my sneakers dangle above the mirror-blue skin of the reservoir. Somewhere out there, a paddle-boarder drifts in slow motion and a red-tailed hawk stitches the sky. I breathe in until my ribs feel roomy, then exhale the week in one long, grateful sigh. Later I’ll grill near site 137, the one that backs up to the cottonwood with the heart-shaped scar. My dog will circle the picnic table like it’s a campfire story waiting to happen, and when the sun drops behind the ridge, the water turns molten copper and I’ll wonder—again—how this place is still only twenty minutes from downtown Denver. Cherry Creek isn’t just my favorite park; it’s the mute button on life’s remote, the stretch of trail that keeps my pulse from flat-lining, the lake that reflects a better version of me. I leave with sandy shoelaces, one last lungful of pine, and the quiet promise that I’ll be back before the skyline forgets my name.

Such a lovely state park. Wonderful trail to walk, it is paved for road biking. There are many bathrooms along the trail too. Also I love the swimmable area in the reservoir. Super refreshing for after a workout! Leave no trace :)

This is a great place to visit for long walks, biking and running/jogging. There is also a campground area, beach, marina! It was beautiful and peaceful when we visited, I can imagine the crowds during summertime. We enjoyed our visit.

Great views for a morning run! The attendant at the East entrance was very helpful. Gave me a map and gave perfect instructions on how to get to Dixon for the trail. I ended my run by the lake. So peaceful. I’m going back tomorrow for my 8 mile run down Cherry Creek Dam.

My absolute favorite getaway place close to home. Bike trail around the reservoir is 8 miles and then a nice dip in the water afterward feels great.

Unfortunately we had to pay $15 although we have a state park pass. Definitely the cleanest and nicest reservoir we've seen so far in Denver, and our favorite within the city.

The beach is nice, the sand feels good and is clean with no twigs poking you. If you come to swim, like I did, though, it is not very fun. They give you 45 minutes of swim time then kick everyone out for 10-15 minutes at a time. It's not a very big swim area and they block off half of it for adults to swim laps, but no one is ever swimming laps so if you go there to get a break from the screaming kids, you get yelled at unless you're going back and forth. I would make that area adults only or something, or make specific times to swim laps, otherwise it's an unused yet perfectly swimmable area for people. This beach is okay, I just think it can be managed better to make it more enjoyable for everyone.

We attended a Family Function. I just want to clear up that they charge by car. Not person. $15 on weekends. $10 weekdays. Senior & Handicapped prices as well. Its a great place. Staff very friendly. Been here a few times.

The swim beach is a tiny little strip with 500 screaming children and their pee crammed in there. If you go to the lap swim area, they blow a whistle and scream at you if you stop moving. They stopped selling food and it’s hard to find parking

How have I lived in Colorado for 5 years and not known we have a beach! A nice one. We came by to check this place out. So happy we did. They let us turn our day pass into an annual pass. You can also add a 2nd vehicle for an additional $30. We might do that too. Swimming area, fishing areas, boats, kayaks, paddle boards. So much to do. There is even an indoor nature center where they do things with the kids. A great place to cool down too. You can rent kayaks and paddle boards. You can also rent cover led ares for your own use. We arw absolutely excited to make use of this year round park. They also have locker rooms and bathrooms.

Great trails for running/biking all the way around the resvoir with a nice beach to play, and lots of fishing spots available as well. They do a good job keeping the place nice and clean.

Love this theater, and the whole area. It's very clean, relaxing, lots of places to sit. Good shopping all around, a nice froyo place right by the theater, good variety on the types of food and shopping. Just stay away from the village inn at the Southlands location and you're good!

Southland is the best outdoor mall around! Great small businesses and shops, and there are always local events in the best farmers market in the summer. It’s always well maintained with beautiful flowers and gorgeous lights around the holidays. I love it here! 💖 Very kid and dog friendly.

Just had dinner and it was AWESOME!!! Jess the bartender, Ben and Marissa the managers and Logan in Hospitality were AMAZING!!! Food was delicious from the wings to street tacos!!! Restaurant was clean, staff super friendly and accommodating!!! I don’t know how they do it but….. WELL DONE!!! Thanks you for the perfect family night!!

Love the atmosphere, friendly patrons, and the great variety of stores. During the summer months they host an amazing Farmer's Market from 8am - 1pm every Saturday. Fresh produce, amazing homemade filled muffins from Maker's Muffins, and several other great vendors. It's also very dog and kid friendly that has a very cool sprinkler park. Great place to start off your Saturday.

Really cute little outdoor shopping and business area. I explored it while in town for a training- and attended a couple of pilates classes at Southlands. Love that it's walkable, clean, and played thumping music on outdoor speakers. Lots of dining, some shopping, several fitness businesses, and a movie theater. Good vibe.

The management company is M&JWILKOW and is based in Chicago. They could care less about people who have to work in this mall. There is insufficient parking for mall employees and the bathroom situation is shameful. Many times I have to walk out of the building trying to find a restroom as the bathrooms are full due to over capacity. As mall employees we are told to park out at the at the far edges of the mall. No covered parking for those hot days nor protection from the elements or crime. The Allied rent-a-cops just drive around dropping annoying yellow notices like candy.

This mall seems to have a serious management/ownership issue. Multiple locations here have a seriously rank sewage smell inside including the movie theatre and Buffalo Wild Wings. I don’t know how anyone can stand to sit inside these places let alone trying to consume food or drink. This stench makes me want to puke. I will not be returning to this mall as long as the property ownership refuses to fix this issue. No wonder brick and mortar is struggling, all properties are owned by suits that don't care.

Amazing time watching Little Miss Sunshine! Actors were wonderful and the creativity they had with the bus was fantastic. Drink prices at the bar were very reasonable and they had snacks as well.

We’ve been season ticket holders for many years. This place really puts out some great productions! Amazing!

Charming old theater that hosts a lot of local art. And, surprisingly solid seats and legroom for somewhere so old.

Great place, so happy to have found it! Got to see Lizzy and it was amazing!

Quaint 1940s style small theater that offers plays and music shows. They have a concession stand with light snacks and drinks. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby walking distance to the theater.

Our mom came into town for thanksgiving and the whole family went to see the Scrooge Christmas play. It was an all female cast and they were amazing. The last time I was here I was around 10 years old with my mom in 47 years old now and thanksgiving 2024 I was able to go back with my mom and my 3.5 year old daughter for her first time. This place has been in everyone's life somehow and I'm so grateful it's still around thank you and please keep it open we plan on coming back more and more our daughter had a blast

This is a charming, cozy, and historic venue. I always enjoy attending shows here. We saw Around the World in 80 days. A truly wonderful experience and a well-done play. The acting was great, and the story was well told. This venue has comfortable seats, and it's easy to get to in the northern part of Aurora. There is ample parking near the venue and refreshments available in the lobby. I highly recommend this theatre.

A charming German restaurant with delicious home style classics like schnitzels, sauerkraut, wurst, spätzle, and of course beer (I saw mostly Paulaner). The food was amazing and generously portioned. My favorite was the pork rahmschnitzel and the red cabbage, both of which were incredibly flavorful.

So good. Get the potato salad as a side and live your best life. I got the bratwurst dinner and wish that I could live in a state of perpetual bratwurst consumption because this was so good. Do not skip out on the pretzel and bier cheese also, incredibly good. Long live Helga’s!

My first visit. We just saw a movie. The server was nice but not an experienced server, more of an order taker. The food was ok. The bun/bread for my sandwich was dry and fell apart as I tried to eat it. I just took the bun off and used fork and knife. It wasn’t the worst meal, nor will I probably come back. It’s just not a good fit for me.

Nice place. The food was a little over seasoned for my taste. They were very accommodating and brought me a very plain Schnitzel versus the gravy version (see pics). They are one of a very short list of german restaurants that serve Spezi--a coke/fanta orange mix of soft drink, so they get marks for that. I wouldn't recommend them if you have a salt sensitivity, but other than that a decent german experience.

We had a great experience today for a late lunch to celebrate my husband’s birthday. It was great food, great beer and great service! If you go in ask for Austin’s section! He has been there for 8 yrs and he was spot on about his favorite foods and beer! We will be back again!

The experience here is always fun and different. The food is great and you get a lot. I'm pretty sure one plate can feed my husband and I. The kids didn't really like the food, but it's different so not surprising. The store has cool German goodies. I always loved checking out the store.

Our German "First Friday Foodies" was fantastic! Family owned, small business, authentic...sampler platter with bratwurst, veal schnitzel, German potato salad, some sort of crunchy potato stick with beefy dipping sauce...great Fall comfort food! Our waiter Nick was a rock star, endlessly patient with our menu inquiries. Darling place; good food (healthy portions), friendly staff. Tip: go for the Bier vs. wine.

small restaurant but the food did not disappoint. eggs benedict are my go to and here they are filling and so good. they were generous with the ham. i prefer my potatoes a little more crispy but they had great flavor. almond french toast was delicious and even came with an egg and bacon. the service was exceptional even though it seemed like there were only a few workers. employees here work so hard. food came out very fast but we did come on a weekday. i will be coming back for sure

We had such a great experience at The French Press! The ambience is warm, cozy, and welcoming — the perfect spot for a relaxed breakfast or brunch. The food was fantastic: we loved the chicken omelette, huevos rancheros, and the chilaquiles — all fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. On the drinks side, the macchiato was excellent, and the maple caramel latte was a real standout — rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. This place is a gem with both great food and a great vibe. Definitely coming back the next time I am in Colorado.

French Press is one of our favorite places to eat! It has been a staples for us the past 10 years, we bring friends who live near & family who visit from out of town because we love this place so much! We love being our pets both fur & reptile alike! No matter what we eat here we are never disappointed because everything is amazing, from the shrimp & grits to the French Toast! Though my husband would say the Chipotle biscuits & gravy is the best option on the menu! The service is incredible & the outside seating is wonderful for animal lovers!

This is my FAVORITE place in Aurora, CO. The food is reasonably priced, fast service, and the people who work here are nice and kind. If you’re in your uniform, they’ll automatically give you a military discount which is sweet. The savory foods, desserts and drinks are all highly recommended by me and my peers who had lunch here multiple times in ONE WEEK.

Huge menu variety, reasonable prices. I got the Veggie Bennie and my sister got the Shrimp Chorizo Bennie. Both were delicious but the flavors in mine were especially unique and went together so well. The employee at the counter was helpful and patient as we decided. I wish I lived nearby!

1st time here. The food was amazing + the cost for what you get is great. The old school burrito with chorizo was on point. So was the biscuit and gravy.

The French Press on Iliff has quickly become one of my favorite breakfast and coffee spots. The atmosphere is cozy and laid-back, and it feels like the kind of place where you can start your day off right or meet a friend to catch up. The staff is always welcoming and patient even when the line gets long, and they move things along pretty quickly without making you feel rushed. The food is awesome. Their breakfast plates and sandwiches are super fresh and filling, and the flavors always hit the spot. The portions are generous so you definitely get your money’s worth. I’ve tried a few different things from the menu and everything has been solid — you can’t really go wrong here. On top of that, the coffee is excellent. Whether you’re into a simple cup of drip coffee or something fancier, they’ve got you covered. What I appreciate most is the consistency. Every visit feels the same in the best way: good food, great coffee, friendly people, and a relaxed vibe. It’s one of those places that makes you want to keep coming back. If you’re anywhere near Iliff and craving a good breakfast or coffee, this is the spot.

I was interested in trying out the restaurant due to a friend who had mentioned it. We came within a few weeks of the recommendation. Upon being seated, we found our waitress to be nice and attentive. Prices did seem a little steep on certain dishes, but some prices were standard. I decided to select the Gyro dish. I think the dish tasted pretty decent. What turned me off was the fact that the wrap literally would drip oil every time I took a bite. It was quite off-putting. I don't think I've ever experienced a dish do that before. What's interesting for me is that I went to a restaurant a month prior and ordered a similar dish, and it did not have copious amounts of grease in the dish. The price was even about the same, but the meat provided was twice the amount compared to here.

Overall, it was a pretty good experience! We were seated quickly by a nice lady! Our waiter came over promptly and got our drinks and took our order! I ordered a meat omelet, and my friend ordered some pancakes! Our food came out quickly and was hot! My omelet was fantastic, it also came with a choice of potatoes and toast! My friends' pancakes were HUGE! We both really enjoyed our meals! I gave it 4 stars because it was pretty expensive! We will be for sure coming back!

This place is giving elevated diner energy. The menu is massive, plenty of options for everyone. The vibes were great, our server was fantastic, the food was alright. I got a turkey club and somehow was missing a slice of bread on the bottom of my sandwich on one half? Not sure how that happens haha. The fries were tasty but they were cold. The mashed potatoes were good.

What a wonderful diner in Denver. The portions huge and delicious. I ordered the chili/salad combo and a half order of onion rings. The TexMex chili had a great flavor and the salad was fresh. The onion rings had perfect crisp breading. My wife ordered the Chicken Souvlaki gyro with a side of Mac & cheese. The gyro was very good and the side of Mac & cheese was killer.

we were in for nostalgia today. awhile ago i think i had been to a sams 3 and remembered their chili tots and milkshakes and the 50s modern vibe. im not entirely sure this is the same sams but it still was nice to visit. service was alright a bit slow but we were killing time. we ordered a bleu cheese burger with tots and a mint milkshake. she was kind to split it down between my kids and then had to tell her on our way to the bathroom that we needed a box.

I love sam’s no3! It takes me a while to wade through their 16 pg menu but I’m always happy with what I get. I’m very thankful their Mushroom Swiss Burger came with NO Mayo!!!

The food is so good!! Just great food, served by great people in a great homey restaurant! While we were in Denver we ate there 5 times in 5 days. Have the green chilli.. on everything!

A true diner design. The food is average. I ordered the meatball sandwich with onions. The meatballs had a weird consistency. The onion rings were very thick with batter, several of the onions were like paper. Something else on the menu may be better. The turkey dinner was just average. The milkshake were very good.

Friendly staff, good food and coffee, and authentic diner feel. I’m a sucker for MCM styling or 50’s-70’s era decor, and this place looked amazing. They have their own tees as well if you like souvenir’s. Just expect that whatever you order it’ll be a lot of food, I couldn’t finish my plate lol!

Wonderful place. Searched for food on my phone and this popped up. Great establishment. Good food and portions are great. Got the Nachos and quesadilla. Got inside and it was great to hop in the past. As we were leaving got a collectable mug. They also had other souvenirs to buy. When we got there there was also a car show going on outside which made the experience even more memorable.

A group of four of us enjoyed our first meal at the diner. The food quality was excellent portion size was good. Service was awesome. Probably my only criticism was. I asked for extra gravy for my meal and I was charged three dollars without being told. I don’t mind paying a little extra for a little gravy three dollars is pretty excessive for gravy. ;).

I am, simply blown away. You think these hard rock classic car theme cafe's are all the same? No. You take my word for it, this one's special. The staff, the food, how fast you get your food. Heck even the shake rocked my world. And they got a 57 Cadillac parked out front! 100% my favorite spot. This is now THE spot for me. 10/10

Absolutely amazing little diner. Nostalgic atmosphere that is accompanied by excellent customer service and delicious food. Make a trip here and you’ll quickly find yourself returning again and again!

We stubbled on this restaurant leaving the pumpkin patch. It was delicious. The shakes were the best . I loved the themed. It did feel a bit run down but it was clean.

Recently went to Pearl of Siam and was pleasantly surprised how tasty this seemingly modest restaurant was. Quite a variety of Thai dishes to choose from. Ordered the Siamese sweet and sour pork (can be substituted to beef, chicken, tofu or seafood), tofu Pad Thai (also can be substituted to other choices) and Siamese vegetable delights. Although these were common Thai plates, Pearl of Siam surely did not disappoint. No wonder they were always packed with customers and busy with takeout orders. Besides there were not many other Asian restaurants nearby.

This is my favorite Thai restaurant. The food is always so fresh. I always come here when in town. The owner and staff are very friendly. Today I got the Penang curry w chicken. It came out hot! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The green apple salad is awesome and so is the mango sticky rice.

The food is SO good! Super flavorful and the ingredients are really fresh. Our server made great recommendations too. Do not take the spice level lightly! They are not fooling around 😂 We got the papaya salad & the isan sausage for starters and got a chicken coconut soup and green curry for mains. All the dishes were EXCELLENT! My favorites were the sausage and the chicken coconut soup. I want to come back for the tom yum 😭 The place filled up SO quickly after they opened so I was glad we got here quickly. Only speaks to how good the food is here! The food was also really affordable and the portions were generous. Highly recommend!

Quaint little Thai Restaurant located nestled in the Safeway strip mall. Most if their traffic is from pick up orders. They have 12 tables with seating for parties of 2-6. Courteous and quick. They wait staff anticipated needs, made sure we were done with our apps and then brought our steaming fresh entrees. Papaya salad and crispy veggie eggrolls were a great way to start. My partner ordered the Siam Royal Chicken and I had the spicy eggplant with tofu. The food was hands down delicuous! The red sauce in the chicken was flavorful and slightly sweet with an abundance of cashews. My eggplant was soft and creamy taking on the robust flavor of the sweet and savory sauce. Even as busy aa it was for a Friday night... our service was spot on. We order from here often... and are never disappointed. A definite go to Thai place!

Overall the food was very good. Highly recommend the pad woo sen and mussaman curry. The green curry was watery. Service was slow. It took about 45 minutes to receive our food. Also I ordered egg rolls but they brought me spring rolls. Will be back to try the pad Thai.

Fantastic, only caveat was it truly wasn’t spicy - if you do like spicy, I’d suggest having a conversation with your server. Beyond that, really fantastic place.

We've eaten here multiple times and it is not close to home! (about an hour and half of driving) But it's worth the drive. The food is always delicious and fresh. Today, I had to remember to leave them a review because I had such a nice chat with the wonderful gentleman working at the front. He was so friendly, kind and thoughtful. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to him and our take out dinner was perfect and flavorful as usual. I don't think I've ever ordered something I didn't like here.