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Denver Museum of Nature & Science vs Elitch Gardens Theme Park
Elitch Gardens Theme Park and Denver Museum of Nature & Science are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, Denver Museum of Nature & Science scores significantly better than Elitch Gardens Theme Park. Denver Museum of Nature & Science comes in at #2 in Denver with positive reviews from 6 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
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Fodor's
"Founded in 1900, the museum has amassed more than 775,000 objects, making it the largest natural history museum in the western United States."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This three-story museum has grown to become one of the largest in the US, with more than 500,000 specimens and artifacts."
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A central room showcases Tom's Baby, at 135 ounces the largest gold nugget ever found in Colorado.
Afar Magazine
"Make your tour of the museum even more interesting by searching out tiny gnomes hidden in some of the background dioramas."
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"Kid-friendly exhibitions explore six main areas of focus: anthropology, geology, paleontology, health science, zoology and space science."
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Atlas Obscura
"A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas. "
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Elitch Gardens Theme Park
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Lonely Planet
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2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204
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Fodor's
"This elaborate and thrilling park was a Denver family tradition long before its 1995 relocation from northwest Denver to its current home on the outskirts of downtown."
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Lonely Planet
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"If you’re finding all the museums a bit too serious, loosen up at this amusement park – your kids will love you for it."
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Afar Magazine
"The park has evolved to house over 45 thrilling rides and entertaining attractions."
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"Tons of attractions await at Denver's downtown theme park, including various roller coasters, a waterpark, and kid-friendly rides."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Established in 1890 in northwest Denver, Elitch Gardens moved in 1995 to this site. Thrill rides and a cartoon town are among its draws."
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