Space Needle vs Frye Art Museum
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Space Needle scores significantly higher than Frye Art Museum. Space Needle comes in at #5 in Seattle with praise from 12 publications such as Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Not For Tourists.
Space Needle
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400 Broad Street, Broad St. and Fifth Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
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Fodor's
"Over 50 years old, Seattle's most iconic building is as quirky and beloved as ever."
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Concierge
"This iconic Seattle structure was built for the 1962 World's Fair. At the time, it was the tallest building west of the Mississippi."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"You might be from Alabama or Timbuktu, but your abiding image of Seattle will probably be of the Space Needle."
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Travel + Leisure
"As New York has the Empire State Building and Paris has the Eiffel Tower, Seattle has the Space Needle."
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Zagat
"Iconic revolving eatery with local fare."
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Frye Art Museum
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704 Terry Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
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Fodor's
"This elegant building hosts eclectic and often avant-garde exhibits, putting this museum on par with The Henry in the U-District."
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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
Top Choice
"This small museum on First Hill preserves the collection of Charles and Emma Frye."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Frye’s intimate, off-the-beaten-path cluster of galleries is quietly extraordinary."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Showcases 19C and 20C representational works by American, French and especially German artists."
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