Nestled between the Rocky Mountains and Denver, the city of Aurora was once the territory of the Arapahoe, Cheyenne, Ute, and Sioux tribes. It was originally settled as the small town of Fletcher in 1880. In 1907, the name changed to Aurora and it began to grow. By the 1960s and 70s, it had become one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Today, Aurora covers more than 150 square miles, is home to over 370,000 people and the third largest city in Colorado.

From parks and ranches to breweries and restaurants, this city has something for everyone. Aurorans love the outdoors, and the city has more than 6,000 acres of open spaces and more than 100 parks for them. There are also six municipal golf courses and a handful of private golf clubs. The Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch is a local favorite for its trails and wildlife habitat. The locals also love to cool off in the water at Aurora and Quincy Reservoirs. On the city's western border is Cherry Creek State Park, which offers miles of hiking and biking trails and the Cherry Creek Reservoir.

People here also love to take in the arts. Aurora's Cultural Arts District features the historic Aurora Fox Theatre and Arts Center. The Aurora Symphony Orchestra and Vintage Theatre Productions draw cultured crowds. There are also plenty of museums in town for history buffs. The Aurora History Museum, Mizel Museum, and the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum are all gems.

Aurora might be best known for its vibrant food and beverage culture. It's Colorado's most demographically diverse city and that's reflected in the culinary scene. The list of tasty ethnic cuisines is endless. There's Nile Ethiopian Cafe, Ariana Kabob Cafe, Kim Ba Vietnamese, and Bua Thai. Korean food is a favorite here too, with places like Dae Gee Korean BBQ, Seoul BBQ, and Muse Noraebang and Cafe. For something more traditional, try Ted's Montana Grill, Sam's No. 3, Three Little Griddles, or Bent Fork American Grill. As for breweries? Local favorites include Launch Pad Brewery, Dry Dock Brewing, Peak to Peak Tap and Brew, Ursula Brewery and Cheluna Brewing Co. Looking for something a little stronger? You'll find spirits at Deviation Distilling.

Regardless of which Aurora adventure fits your fancy, the last thing you'll want to worry about is tree care. There's nothing worse than spending your precious free time dealing with a loose limb or toppled trees. That's what LawnStarter is for. The simple, easy to use website lets you choose the best tree care services in town with the click of a button. Just enter your ZIP code, schedule your service, and confirm your order. It's that easy! Let the professionals take care of your trees while you enjoy everything Aurora has to offer.