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United States Mint At Denver vs Downtown Aquarium
United States Mint and Downtown Aquarium are both rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Downtown Aquarium is the choice of most writers compared to United States Mint. Downtown Aquarium is ranked #9 in Denver with recommendations from 7 reviewers including Fodor's, Where and Michelin Guide.
United States Mint At Denver
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320 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204-2693
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Fodor's
"Tour this facility to catch a glimpse of the coin-making process, as presses spit out thousands of coins a minute."
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Denver Mint produces about 7.5 billion coins each year and offers free guided tours each weekday."
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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."
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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. "
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Downtown Aquarium
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Denver’s old Ocean Journey Aquarium was sold in 2003 to a business that specializes in aquarium-themed restaurants."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This 1999 aquarium is distinguished by its focus on American river habitats."
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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."
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"An entertainment and dining destination based around a pre-existing aquarium."
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