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16th Street Mall vs United States Mint At Denver
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, United States Mint scores significantly higher than 16th Street Mall. United States Mint comes in at #10 in Denver with recommendations from 5 sources like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
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."
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Fodor's
"Outdoor cafés and tempting shops line this pedestrian-only 17-block thoroughfare, shaded by red-oak and locust trees."
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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."
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Afar Magazine
"Easy to miss, but hard to ignore."
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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
United States Mint At Denver
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Where
320 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204-2693
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Fodor's
"Tour this facility to catch a glimpse of the coin-making process, as presses spit out thousands of coins a minute."
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Frommer's
"Whether we worship it or simply consider money a necessary commodity, we all have to admit a certain fascination with the coins and bills that seem to make the world turn."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Denver Mint produces about 7.5 billion coins each year and offers free guided tours each weekday."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This mint, one of four in the country, produces half the coins circulated in the US. It strikes 10 billion coins a year."
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Free weekday tours (20min) offer views of the stamping and counting rooms.
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"The Denver location of the U.S. Mint is one of only two mints in the country where visitors can watch coins being made. "
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