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Black American West Museum vs Colorado State Capitol
Both are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Colorado State Capitol scores significantly better than Black American West Museum. Colorado State Capitol comes in at #4 in Denver with recommendations from 6 sources such as Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Black American West Museum
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Where
Fodor's
3091 California St, Denver, CO 80205
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Frommer's
"Nearly one-third of the cowboys in the Old West were black, and this museum chronicles their little-known history, along with that of black doctors, teachers... and state legislators."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This excellent museum is dedicated to ‘telling history how it was’."
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Afar Magazine
"uilt in 1971, in the home of Dr. Justina Ford, Colorado's first black female doctor, to collect, preserve, and disseminate the contributions of African Americans."
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Where
"Housed in the Victorian home of Denver's first black woman doctor, this museum tells the story of black cowboys, doctors, miners, farmers and other figures who helped build the West."
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Fodor's
"The revealing documents and artifacts here depict the vast contributions that African-Americans made to opening up the West."
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Colorado State Capitol
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Where
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200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
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Fodor's
"Built in 1886, the capitol was constructed mostly of materials indigenous to Colorado, including marble, granite, and rose onyx."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Sitting commandingly atop Capitol Hill, this stately neoclassical government building looks out across the grand Civic Center Park."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The imposing hilltop capitol (1886, Elijah Myers) is home to the General Assembly and offices of the governor and other officials."
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Climb into the dome for a commanding view of the surrounding city.
Afar Magazine
"Before you go through the West entrance of Colorado State Capitol Building for their free historical tours, the 15th step bears the inscription "One Mile Above Sea Level."
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"The west lobby of the capitol, built out of Colorado granite in 1886, has revolving exhibits."
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