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Black American West Museum vs Elitch Gardens Theme Park

Both Black American West Museum and Elitch Gardens Theme Park are rated highly by writers. On balance, Elitch Gardens Theme Park is the choice of most reviewers compared to Black American West Museum. Elitch Gardens Theme Park scores 84 with accolades from 6 reviewers such as Where, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.

Black American West Museum
Black American West Museum
8 / 10
3091 California St, Denver, CO 80205
From $0 /night
Frommer's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This excellent museum is dedicated to ‘telling history how it was’." Full review
Afar Magazine 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." Full review
Where 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." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The revealing documents and artifacts here depict the vast contributions that African-Americans made to opening up the West." Full review
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
8 / 10
2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"This elaborate and thrilling park was a Denver family tradition long before its 1995 relocation from northwest Denver to its current home on the outskirts of downtown." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you’re finding all the museums a bit too serious, loosen up at this amusement park – your kids will love you for it." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The park has evolved to house over 45 thrilling rides and entertaining attractions." Full review
Where Where
"Tons of attractions await at Denver's downtown theme park, including various roller coasters, a waterpark, and kid-friendly rides." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Established in 1890 in northwest Denver, Elitch Gardens moved in 1995 to this site. Thrill rides and a cartoon town are among its draws." Full review
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