Larimer SquarevsDowntown Aquarium
Both Downtown Aquarium and Larimer Square are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Downtown Aquarium scores slightly better than Larimer Square. Downtown Aquarium comes in at 81 with positive reviews from 5 reviews including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Larimer Square
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
1430 Larimer St (between 14th and 15th St), Denver, CO 80202
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Fodor's "This square, on the oldest street in the city, was immortalized by Jack Kerouac in his seminal book On the Road." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The city's first historic district is a can't-miss experience for shoppers and anyone looking for a night out on the town." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A lively and welcoming street section that is a square in name only. The 1990s saw a flurry of projects, and LoDo (Lower Downtown) became Denver's busiest neighbourhood...housing restaurants, clubs" Full review
Travel + Leisure "This block of Victorian buildings is where the modern-day city of Denver got its start...it's home to shops, bars, restaurants, and clubs. It's a great place for people-watching on a pleasant night."
Denver Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Frommer's "All 16 of the block’s commercial buildings, constructed in the 1870s and 1880s, were renovated, providing space for street-level retail shops, restaurants, and nightclubs..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The city block is perfectly picturesque with shops and eateries that round out the Colorado experience. The square is a short 10-minute walk from the heart of the city: Union Station."
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
