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The Museum of Flight vs Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
The Museum of Flight and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks are both recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks scores significantly better than The Museum of Flight. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks comes in at 93 with approval from 13 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Not For Tourists and Lonely Planet.
The Museum of Flight
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9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108
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Fodor's
"This facility at Boeing Field houses one of the city's best museums, and it's especially fun for kids, who can climb in many of the aircraft and pretend to fly."
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Frommer's
"Houses within its six-story glass-and-steel building some of history's most famous planes."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"As the home of Boeing, Seattle has always been a city known for aviation."
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Travel + Leisure
"A special exhibit holds a replica of the space shuttle originally used to train astronauts, though access is restricted to tours purchased at admission."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Interactive exhibits re-create the adventure of flight."
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One simulator gives visitors a feel for flying and air-traffic control; a theater has a live link to NASA satellite reception.
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
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3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107
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"There's no doubt—there's something intriguing and eerie about seeing two bodies of water, right next to each, at different levels."
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Frommer's
"The two locks here link Puget Sound with the Lake Washington Ship Canal, which connects to both Lake Union and Lake Washington."
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Lonely Planet
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"Seattle shimmers like an impressionist painting on sunny days at the Hiram M Chittenden Locks."
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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."
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Frommer's
"Seattleites love boats—even when they’re not theirs."
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