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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
Space Needle
9 / 10
400 Broad Street, Broad St. and Fifth Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Over 50 years old, Seattle's most iconic building is as quirky and beloved as ever." Full review
Concierge 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"You might be from Alabama or Timbuktu, but your abiding image of Seattle will probably be of the Space Needle." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"As New York has the Empire State Building and Paris has the Eiffel Tower, Seattle has the Space Needle." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"Iconic revolving eatery with local fare." Full review
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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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