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United States Mint At Denver vs Denver Zoo

United States Mint and Denver Zoo are both praised by expert writers. On balance, Denver Zoo ranks marginally better than United States Mint. Denver Zoo ranks #6 in Denver with approval from 6 reviewers like Fodor's, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.

United States Mint At Denver
United States Mint At Denver
8 / 10
320 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204-2693
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Tour this facility to catch a glimpse of the coin-making process, as presses spit out thousands of coins a minute." Full review
Frommer's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Denver Mint produces about 7.5 billion coins each year and offers free guided tours each weekday." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
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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. " Full review
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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