Downtown AquariumvsAmerican Museum of Western Art
Both are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Downtown Aquarium is preferred by most writers compared to American Museum of Western Art. Downtown Aquarium is ranked #9 in Denver with recommendations from 7 sources like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Where.
Downtown Aquarium
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Where Where
Frommer's
700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211
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Fodor's "On the north side of the South Platte across from Elitch Gardens, this is the only million-gallon aquarium between Chicago and the West Coast." Full review
Lonely Planet "Denver’s old Ocean Journey Aquarium was sold in 2003 to a business that specializes in aquarium-themed restaurants." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This 1999 aquarium is distinguished by its focus on American river habitats." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Opened in 1999, this modern aquarium incorporates the sights, sounds and climate of simulated American and Asian river habitats, from their headwaters to the Pacific Ocean." Full review
Where "An entertainment and dining destination based around a pre-existing aquarium." Full review
Where "Visitors to one of the country’s largest aquariums can view more than 500 animal species, including otters, sharks, turtles, eels and fish of all kinds." Full review
Frommer's "New exhibits and a theme restaurant and lounge on-site. Residents include greenback cutthroat trout (the Colorado state fish), river otters, nurse sharks, sea turtles, and moray eels " Full review
American Museum of Western Art
Afar Magazine Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
1727 Tremont Place, Denver, CO 80202
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Afar Magazine "Go get some culture, then ask about the secret tunnels below that used to shuttle “ladies of the night” to and from the Brown Palace hotel across the street." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Now the property of oil and railway magnate, Phillip Anschutz, this collection of private art of extraordinary quality showcases the regional art." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The huge collection of paintings of the American West is one of Denver's best-kept secrets. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Refined and exquisitely decorated Victorian-era parIor...like peeking inside a curator’s hidden collection, with wall-to-wall paintings hung salon-style in a way that can at first feel overwhelming. " Full review
Frommer's "This museum displays the works from the renowned Anschutz Collection, one of the best collections of Western art on the planet, in the historic Navarre Building." Full review
