Washington Park Arboretum vs Frye Art Museum
Both Washington Park Arboretum and Frye Art Museum are rated highly by experts. On balance, Washington Park Arboretum is the choice of most reviewers compared to Frye Art Museum. Washington Park Arboretum comes in at #11 in Seattle with positive reviews from 7 reviewers such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Not For Tourists.
Washington Park Arboretum
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2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98195-8010
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Fodor's
"As far as Seattle's green spaces go, this 230-acre arboretum is arguably the most beautiful."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This wild and lovely park offers a wide variety of gardens, a wetlands nature trail and 200 acres of mature forest threaded by paths."
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Not For Tourists
"A haven for tree-huggers, bird-watchers, and botanists."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Trails lace the preserve, winding past... trees, flowers and other plants, past a Japanese garden and through a rhododendron glen, a rock garden and an avenue of azaleas."
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"Picturesque trails wind through this 230-acre expanse."
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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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