Safe Travel FAQs

Visit Aurora is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to our small businesses, hotels, restaurants as well as meetings and events. As we work to follow the regulations set forth by the State, we are taking into account information provided by the City of Aurora, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, and the CDC.

VISITORS AND LOCALS DO NOT NEED TO WEAR FACIAL COVERINGS IF THEY ARE FULLY VACCINATED*.BUSINESSES, STORES, AND PRIVATE ENTITIES ARE ALLOWED TO ENFORCE MASK MANDATES. PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES.

*EXECUTIVE ORDERS IN THE STATE OF COLORADO STATES THAT FULLY VACCINATED PEOPLE (TWO DOSES OF MODERA/PFIZER OR ONE DOSE OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON PLUS TWO WEEK WAITING PERIOD) CAN GO WITHOUT MASKS IN A PUBLIC INDOOR SPACE UNLESS SETTINGS REQUIRE OTHERWISE.

ADAMS & ARAPAHOE COUNTIES ARE LEVEL GREEN. PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORS. IF YOU ARE SICK WITH COVID-19 OR HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS TESTED POSITIVE, DO NOT INTERACT WITH OTHERS.

What's Open in Aurora

Visitors and locals should take precautions when stopping by every business. As per recommendations from the State of Colorado, face coverings should be worn by unvaccinated people inside all public indoor businesses (i.e. grocery stores, gas stations, hospitals, restaurants, breweries, casinos, etc.). Although you might be fully vaccinated, each Aurora business is different and might require customers to wear a face-covering at all times when inside the business and also requires customers to comply before entry.

The majority of outdoor spaces are open and ready for public use, however, maintain a 6 ft distance if you are unvaccinated, gatherings in groups of 500 or larger are permitted indoors, and wearing a face covering is strongly recommended if you are unvaccinated. Stay home you are sick or if you have been exposed to COVID-19 in the past 10 days.

Adams County is currently under a "Local Public Health Orders In Place", Level 1 (GREEN) Executive Order site variances set for Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. Arapahoe County is under a "Local Public Health Orders In Place" Level 1 (GREEN). However, there are currently no restrictions in place, other than for those who remain unvaccinated. Review the state's COVID-19 Dial Page to get additional details and the Safer at Home State of Colorado Page.

How to Travel

Explore the State of Colorado's Fast Facts video and guidance to safely traveling in Aurora and the surrounding metro region.

Indoor Seated Events

The State has no limitations on indoor events except for those who remain unvaccinated.

Parks, Open Spaces, Swimming Pools

Gyms

Gyms, recreation centers, and indoor pools may open with 100% occupancy, maintaining 6 feet distancing and wearing masks if you are unvaccinated or the business requires masks for all guests.

Restaurants

Outdoor dine-in service is encouraged
Indoor dine-in service can be held at 100% of the posted occupancy code limit
Diners must be 6ft apart and wearing masks upon entering if they are unvaccinated or the local business requires masks
Hand sanitizer is encouraged among all patrons, vaccinated or non-vaccinated.

Bars & Breweries

Breweries are encouraged to continue pick-up/delivery of products
Outdoor/patio seating is encouraged, while dine-in service is still available for customers who choose so - masks will be required.
Diners can visit breweries with indoor and outdoor seating at 100% occupancy