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Downtown AquariumvsChildren's Museum of Denver
Both Downtown Aquarium and Children's Museum of Denver are praised by travel writers. Overall, Downtown Aquarium scores slightly better than Children's Museum of Denver. Downtown Aquarium comes in at #9 in Denver with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Where 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
Children's Museum of Denver Lonely Planet Fodor's Where Frommer's
2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver, CO 80211
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Check out the Children’s Museum, full of excellent interactive exhibits." Full review
Fodor's "This is one of the finest museums of its kind in North America, with constantly changing hands-on exhibits that engage children up to about age 8 in discovery." Full review
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One of the biggest attractions is the Center for the Young Child, a 3,700-square-foot playscape aimed at newborns and toddlers
Where "The museum caters to kids ranging from newborn to age 8 with hands-on exhibits like Bubbles and Fire Station No." Full review
Frommer's "Targeting kids up to 8, this spot is good for parents looking for an interactive and educational experience for the family. Visitors get a taste of everything from art to bubbles to recycling" Full review
