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Denver Museum of Nature & Sciencevs16th Street Mall
Both 16th Street Mall and Denver Museum of Nature & Science are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the choice of most professionals compared to 16th Street Mall. Denver Museum of Nature & Science ranks #2 in Denver with positive reviews from 6 reviews such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Afar Magazine.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Where
Atlas Obscura
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
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Fodor's "Founded in 1900, the museum has amassed more than 775,000 objects, making it the largest natural history museum in the western United States." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This three-story museum has grown to become one of the largest in the US, with more than 500,000 specimens and artifacts." Full review
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A central room showcases Tom's Baby, at 135 ounces the largest gold nugget ever found in Colorado.
Afar Magazine "Make your tour of the museum even more interesting by searching out tiny gnomes hidden in some of the background dioramas." Full review
Where "Kid-friendly exhibitions explore six main areas of focus: anthropology, geology, paleontology, health science, zoology and space science." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The sprawling and popular Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a grand temple meant to inspire awe in kids from two to 90." Full review
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But if you're looking to add more to your visit, don't miss the planetarium and the IMAX for educational, visually-stunning shows.
Frommer's "Dinosaur and fossil aficionados will love this top-notch natural history museum in City Park, and even the most casual fan of science will find something of interest here" Full review
Lonely Planet "The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is located on the eastern edge of City Park." Full review
16th Street Mall Lonely Planet Fodor's Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
16th St, Denver, CO 80202
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Lonely Planet "A pedestrian-only strip of downtown, is lined with shops, restaurants and bars." Full review
Fodor's "Outdoor cafés and tempting shops line this pedestrian-only 17-block thoroughfare, shaded by red-oak and locust trees." Full review
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Pay attention when you're wandering across the street, as the walking area and bus lanes are the same color
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The tree-lined Mall was created in 1982. The route is flanked by office towers, street-level cafes and shops, and 11 fountains." Full review
Afar Magazine "Easy to miss, but hard to ignore." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This mile-long thoroughfare is designed for pedestrians and closed to regular automobile traffic...visitors will find dozens of restaurants, bars, and shops."
Denver Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
