Colorado State CapitolvsDowntown Aquarium
Both are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Colorado State Capitol ranks slightly higher than Downtown Aquarium. Colorado State Capitol comes in at #3 in Denver with approval from 6 sources such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Colorado State Capitol
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Where
Atlas Obscura
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
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." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sitting commandingly atop Capitol Hill, this stately neoclassical government building looks out across the grand Civic Center Park." Full review
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 "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
Where "The west lobby of the capitol, built out of Colorado granite in 1886, has revolving exhibits." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now). " Full review
Travel + Leisure "The interior of the Colorado State Capitol, which houses the state Senate, House of Representatives, and governor's office, is temporarily closed, but visitors can still check out its exterior and gleaming gold dome"
Denver Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Frommer's "Built to last 1,000 years, the capitol was constructed in 1886 of granite from a Colorado quarry." Full review
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
