Meet in Aurora — the Gateway to the Rockies

Want a side of stunning views and outdoor adventure with your next meeting or event? Take a look at everything Aurora has to offer.

Location, location, location
It’s not hard to see where Colorado’s third-largest city gets its nickname—Gateway to the Rockies. The jaw-dropping backdrop of the Rocky Mountains makes this a place like no other. And it’s located only minutes from Denver International Airport, which offers nonstop service to more than 215 destinations around the U.S. and the world.

State-of-the-art venue
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center has been the state’s largest destination for meetings, events, and conventions since opening in 2018. But recent expansions have made it even better than ever, adding some 60,000 square feet of meetings and exhibit space (for a total of more than 500,000 square feet), as well as cutting-edge Wi-Fi and technology services. The center’s 78 flexible breakout meeting rooms and ballrooms accommodate everything from expansive banquets to intimate receptions. Outdoor spaces include the brand-new Mountain View Pavilion, with terraces, patios, and turfed lawn areas.

Gracious accommodations
Aurora boasts a wide range of hotel offerings, with more than 13,500 rooms across some 75 properties. Whether your attendees prefer full-service brand name hotels or locally owned luxury boutiques, it’s all here.

Great minds
From medical research and technology leaders at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, to the experts at a growing pool of local, national, and global businesses, including Boeing and Panasonic—Aurora has an abundance of intellectual capital to draw upon for partnerships, panels, and more.

Unbeatable downtime options
If your attendees might want to unwind with a great meal, Aurora’s unique, international culinary scene cannot be beat. A thriving cultural arts district offers a wealth of exhibits, galleries, performance spaces, and festivals. But it’s the outdoor attractions that are truly unrivaled: There are some 113 parks and 98 miles of trails just within the city itself. The Rocky Mountains—for hiking, biking, climbing, and so much more—are close at hand for unforgettable excursions for groups or solo explorers.

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