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Colorado State Capitol vs Denver Zoo

Both Denver Zoo and Colorado State Capitol are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Colorado State Capitol scores marginally higher than Denver Zoo. Colorado State Capitol ranks #3 in Denver with recommendations from 6 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Colorado State Capitol
Colorado State Capitol
9 / 10
200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Built in 1886, the capitol was constructed mostly of materials indigenous to Colorado, including marble, granite, and rose onyx." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Sitting commandingly atop Capitol Hill, this stately neoclassical government building looks out across the grand Civic Center Park." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
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Climb into the dome for a commanding view of the surrounding city.
Afar Magazine 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." Full review
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"The west lobby of the capitol, built out of Colorado granite in 1886, has revolving exhibits." Full review
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Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo
8 / 10
2300 Steele Street, Denver City Park, Denver, CO 80205
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A seven-acre Primate Panorama houses 31 species of primates in state-of-the-art environments that simulate the animals' natural habitats." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Denver’s world-class zoo has more than 700 animal species housed in considerate enclosures that do their best to mirror native habitats." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"RITUAL. - I used to take the aisle seat for every single flight. More leg room, get out when I want, off the plane faster. Then one time I got "stuck" in a window seat. I watched the..." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Nearly 4,000 animals of 700 species are at home in this 80-acre zoo, laid out on an oval around a 1.5mi loop." Full review
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Feeding time... is among the zoo's most popular spectacles.
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"Spanning 80 acres in City Park, the zoo is home to 3,500 different animals representing more than 650 species." Full review
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