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Gas Works ParkvsChihuly Garden and Glass
Both are recommended by professionals. Overall, Chihuly Garden and Glass is the choice of most writers compared to Gas Works Park. Chihuly Garden and Glass has a TripExpert Score of 91 with praise from 7 sources like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Gas Works Park
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Not For Tourists
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
On the Grid
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Atlas Obscura
Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
3300 Meridian Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103
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Fodor's "The park gets its name from the hulking remains of an old 1907 gas plant, which, far from being an eyesore, actually lends quirky character to the otherwise open, hilly, 20-acre park." Full review
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Get a great view of Downtown Seattle while seaplanes rise up from the south shore of Lae Union.
Not For Tourists "Industrial site turned America's strangest park. Amazing view."
Travel + Leisure "The park boasts a picture-perfect view across the lake to downtown Seattle that's worth the visit. Kids are drawn instantly to the sundial atop the hill and charming play barn." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The rust-red towers on this 19-acre park on Lake Union look like leftovers from a Mad Max movie, or a relic from a civilization past." Full review
On the Grid "This former gasification plant is now the best park in Seattle." Full review
Where "One of Seattle’s most unmistakable landmarks is the mountainous tangle of iron that forms the centerpiece of Gas Works Park." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Richard Haag, the architect who turned the former World's Fair site into the Seattle Center, was the mastermind behind this compelling mixture of industrial artifacts and parkland." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Sprawled in the middle of Seattle is a manicured, 19-acre park on a site that was once a coal gasification plant"
Seattle Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Lonely Planet "Urban reclamation has no greater monument in Seattle than Gas Works Park. The former power station here produced gas for heating and lighting from 1906 to 1956." Full review
Chihuly Garden and Glass Fodor's Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Where Michelin Guide
Time Out Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
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Fodor's "Just steps from the base of the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass is a magnificent addition to Seattle Center." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Dale Chihuly is one of the Northwest's best-known artists, with his otherworldly glass sculptures gracing public buildings and private collections." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This exquisite exposition of the life and work of dynamic local glass sculptor Dale Chihuly requires a sharp intake of breath on first viewing." Full review
Afar Magazine "I was pleasantly surprised by this colorful, photography-friendly collection of the one-eyed glass artist's work." Full review
Where "Galleries include both new creations and expansions of popular works from around the world. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The works and installations are colorful and complex and invite you into imaginary journeys into tropical forests, botanical gardens and seaside landscapes." Full review
Time Out "A unique visual experience, the Chihuly Garden and Glass showcases the epic work of Northwest glass artist Dale Chihuly with a series of mind- and glass-blowing indoor and outdoor installations." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Showcases the oeuvre of glass from world-famous glass artist, Dale Chihuly. This forward-thinking museum inspires creativity and imagination as much as it pays tribute to the artist" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Right next to the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass is an exhibit within the Seattle Center. The sculpture garden and art exhibition showcases the work of Dale Chihuly."
Seattle Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's "This Pacific Northwest phenomenon is almost a household name, primarily because of his enormous and enormously intricate glass chandeliers." Full review
