Discover A Fresh New World in a City Full Of Wonders

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With so many neighborhoods to explore, foods to try, and people to meet in Colorado, every day presents an opportunity to expand your horizons and find something new. 

Today, your path leads to Aurora. With one in five residents having been born outside the United States, the international influence is evident in the city’s growing cultural scene, innovative businesses, cutting-edge research, and global partnerships.

Every summer, Aurora celebrates its cultures and traditions with Global Fest, an event brimming with international eats, entertainment, cultural demonstrations, an international flag parade, a global fashion show, and festivities. This event in Aurora’s City Center is filled with people from all parts of the world who gather to celebrate their own countries and cultures and traditions.

It’s been said that food feeds not only the body but the soul. In Aurora, the nourishment that you crave is everywhere.

Journey to Original Aurora—on just one tiny block among thousands in the state’s third-largest community—and discover why Aurora is truly “The World in a City.”

In the heart of the Aurora Cultural Arts District, experience the alluring aromas of Vietnamese French pastries, Polish pierogi, scientifically inspired microbrews, and artisan chocolate wafting from storefronts.  The district is a microcosm of the diverse voices, people, and entrepreneurs who have come from around the globe and now call Aurora home, offering authentic food and experiences that will please your body and awaken your soul. 

In this city, hundreds of independent ethnic eateries reflect the community’s diversity and make it the go-to place for culinary exploration and enjoyment. They’re all captured in the city’s Aurora Eats guide, showcasing local restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries, and markets to tempt every palate.

Tucked away in the far northwest corner of Aurora is the Stanley Marketplace, a revitalized manufacturing facility turned haven for independently owned boutiques and eateries serving up James Beard Award-winning scratch-to-table fare, Spanish churros, Argentinian empanadas, and Southern-style BBQ. 

Flanking the city’s west side, the Havana corridor is a gastronomic superhighway.

KoreaTown on the corridor’s south end is a bevy of Korean culture and cuisine (think K-pubs and karaoke, fried chicken, house-made tofu, and hot pot). And up and down the corridor, your culinary adventure continues with delights like Japanese fish ice cream, Ethiopian injera, Mexican carne asada, Italian tagliatelle Bolognese, Chinese rice noodles, Somali stews, and Japanese ramen. Wrapping it all up, the summer Havana Street Global and Night Markets celebrate the rich diversity of businesses along the corridor with delicious food and captivating cultural performances.

Scattered throughout Aurora’s 163 square miles, the international influence is palpable in the vindaloos and hibachi dished up at regional shopping meccas like Southlands, Thai curries in neighborhoods like Hampden Hills, and soul food on major thoroughfares like Colfax Avenue.

Bring your appetite to Aurora and let your tastebuds guide you as you explore the vast variety of experiences and possibilities available to visitors and residents alike.

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