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Frye Art Museum vs Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

Both Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Frye Art Museum are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks scores significantly higher than Frye Art Museum. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks has a TripExpert Score of 91 with approval from 8 publications like Travel + Leisure, Not For Tourists and Fodor's.

Frye Art Museum
Frye Art Museum
8 / 10
704 Terry Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This elegant building hosts eclectic and often avant-garde exhibits, putting this museum on par with The Henry in the U-District." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"More like an overgrown gallery space than a museum, it's free and you can comfortably ponder all of its works in an hour."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This small museum on First Hill preserves the collection of Charles and Emma Frye." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Frye’s intimate, off-the-beaten-path cluster of galleries is quietly extraordinary." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Showcases 19C and 20C representational works by American, French and especially German artists." Full review
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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
9 / 10
3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107
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Fodor's Fodor's
"There's no doubt—there's something intriguing and eerie about seeing two bodies of water, right next to each, at different levels." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The two locks here link Puget Sound with the Lake Washington Ship Canal, which connects to both Lake Union and Lake Washington." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Seattle shimmers like an impressionist painting on sunny days at the Hiram M Chittenden Locks." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Traversing the Lake Washington Ship Canal on a series of platforms lets you watch ships being raised up from the salt water of Puget Sound to the fresh water of the canals." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Seattleites love boats—even when they’re not theirs." Full review
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