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Larimer Square vs United States Mint At Denver
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, United States Mint scores slightly higher than Larimer Square. United States Mint comes in at 81 with accolades from 4 sources like Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Larimer Square
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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."
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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."
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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"
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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..."
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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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