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Colorado State Capitol vs Denver Botanic Gardens
Both are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Colorado State Capitol is preferred by most writers compared to Denver Botanic Gardens. Colorado State Capitol scores 83 with recommendations from 6 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Colorado State Capitol
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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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Denver Botanic Gardens
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1005 York Street, Denver, CO 80206
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Fodor's
"Plant species from Australia, South Africa, the Himalayas, and especially the western United States compose the horticultural displays in the thoughtfully laid-out theme gardens here."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you’re hankering for greenery, this 23-acre expanse of Rocky Mountains shrubbery is the perfect place in which to hide from the hustle and bustle of the city."
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Afar Magazine
"Every kind of landscape imaginable is just a few yards in any direction."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"With 30 themed areas, these gardens are a tranquil oasis amid urban congestion."
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Gentle paths meander through this paradise, best viewed from a platform suspended 40ft in an artificial banyan tree.
Travel + Leisure
"An oasis in the city with a rotating lineup of sculptures and art, the Denver Botanic Gardens is family-friendly nature fun located just outside of downtown."
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