Cherry Creek State Park is roughly 10 to 12 miles from central Aurora and offers paddleboarding, boating, biking, and hiking around the reservoir, while Downtown Denver is about 10 to 15 miles away with Union Station, museums, sports venues, and nightlife. Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is about 25 miles away for concerts and trail access, and Rocky Mountain National Park can be reached in about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours for alpine scenery, wildlife viewing, and mountain hikes.