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expansive fairways. Play on weekdays for
optimal tee times. commongroundgc.com
THE LOCAL
Murphy Creek Golf Course
A homestead farming theme is
highlighted in the building design and
rustic equipment found throughout this
golf course, which features numerous
tee options, wide landing areas,
expansive greens, and stunning water
features. Retrieve range balls from a
converted grain silo. auroragov.org
Bookmarkers Bar & Grill
This locally owned restaurant offers
dozens of styles of bourbon and 12 taps.
Aside from Colorado beverages, the
American grill menu features favorites
like Angus burgers and some twists,
like balsamic and bleu cheese chips.
bookmakersbarandgrill.com
Two22 Brew
With unique and seasonal flavors like
Watermelon Gose and Western Slope
Patio Peach, try something new or go
the classic route with an English ale
or blonde. At Two22 Brew, $2.22 of
every $10 is donated to Aurora/Denver
charities. two22brew.com
SHOPPING
Southlands
With more than 150 shops and
restaurants, Southlands is filled with
things to do, places to see,
and shopping! Find major retailers like
H&M, Eddie Bauer, and Dick's Sporting
Goods and boutiques like The Local
filled with Colorado-made snacks,
accessories, clothing, home goods, and
more. shopsouthlands.com
Eastern Aurora
PASTIMES
Common Ground
Golf Course
Test your golf game at one of Aurora's
most walkable courses. This 18-hole
course is designed to challenge the
everyday golfer with rolling greens and
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
and Wildlife Refuge
With more than 15,000 acres of Colorado
landscape, native animals like bison,
deer, and foxes roam miles of plains.
Park the car and head out on a nature
hike with the family or enjoy the 9-mile
nature drive. fws.gov/refuge/rocky_
mountain_arsenal
DINING & SIPPING
Haykin Family Cider
The owners, Daniel and Talia, capture
the essence of the Colorado climate by
using apples grown in state and creating
cider flavors that are 100 percent unique
to the city. Check their hours for tasting
and sipping. haykinfamilycider.com
Green Valley Ranch
Beer Garden
Choose from two dozen craft beers on
tap along with wines, mixed drinks, and
a counter-style restaurant. With relaxing
outdoor seating, board games, and large
flat-screen TVs, you'll feel right at home.
gvrbeergarden.com
Dry Dock Brewery
North Dock
Head here on Saturdays for guided tours
of the expansive production and canning
facility. Enjoy beer in the taproom
or play a round of disc golf any day!
drydockbrewing.com
Cora Faye's Café
It's all about home cooking and soul
food here. Open Tuesday - Sunday, each
day has a different entrée: rib tips, pork
chops, and creamy mac and cheese are
all here. Or take on the delicious fried
chicken or fried frog legs. And did we
mention pie? corafayescafe.com
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