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Movie Tavern Aurora

Theater showing new releases paired with gourmet eats & cocktails available at the push of a button.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

Bacon Social House - Sunny Side

Bi-level, midcentury-modern space featuring American fare, plus wine, craft beer & cocktails.

Colorado Railroad Museum

Large indoor-outdoor history museum with 100-plus vintage trains, a miniature railroad & exhibits.

Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center

Himalayan fare in a house dotted with artifacts & done up to resemble a traditional Nepalese abode.

Applewood Village

Arvada Centerplace Shopping Center

Low-key, open-air shopping center featuring stores, local services & casual restaurant chains.

The Cow An Eatery

Casual family-run cafe for American breakfasts & lunches, seasonal dinners & an outdoor patio.

The Grizzly Rose

Kicking spot for country music concerts, line dancing, beers & a mechanical bull. Age limits vary.

Main Event Thornton

Bear Valley Shopping Center

Large shopping enclave with a variety of chain eateries, retail shops & everyday services.

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

Trendy multi-level music joint in a storied Victorian brownstone featuring live bands & DJs.

Westminster Promenade

Popular complex with many restaurants & bars, a Westin hotel, a 24-screen cinema & a bowling alley.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Westminster

Stylish theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side.

The Perfect Landing Restaurant

Eatery at the Centennial airport offering American dishes, a full bar & frequent live piano music.

Harkins Theatres Arvada

Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

The Streets at SouthGlenn

This busy mall offers a mix of retailers, restaurants, entertainment & services, plus valet parking.

Angelo's Taverna - Littleton

Casual Italian plates, plus oysters & a full bar, featured in homey surroundings.

Summit Music Hall

Locale for metal & punk rock affording good views from the big bar to the balcony.

Thorncreek Crossing

Expansive shopping center with national, value-oriented stores & several dining outlets.