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United States Mint At Denver vs Children's Museum of Denver
Both United States Mint and Children's Museum of Denver are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, United States Mint scores slightly higher than Children's Museum of Denver. United States Mint scores 84 with accolades from 5 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
United States Mint At Denver
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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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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 Planet
Top Choice
"Check out the Children’s Museum, full of excellent interactive exhibits."
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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."
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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
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"The museum caters to kids ranging from newborn to age 8 with hands-on exhibits like Bubbles and Fire Station No."
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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"
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