When the snow-capped Rockies beckon, a short drive to winding mountain highways leads to scenic vista, world-class powdery slopes, hiking challenges and alpine slides.

Yet the six thousand miles of open space in Aurora also gives visitors ample room to stretch those muscles and soak up the Colorado sun-year round.

Recreational enthusiast can take a dive, hop a board or sink a line at the 820-acre Aurora Reservoir, featuring a marina village, swim beach and an 8.5 mile bike trail. Fishing, hiking and jogging opportunities also lay ahead at Quincy Reservoir, situated adjacent to a 5 acre fenced park designed solely for canine companions.

And for die-hard professional sports team fans, the Broncos, the Avalanche, the Rockies, and the Nuggets battle on their home turf just down the road.