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Olympic Sculpture ParkvsSpace Needle
Olympic Sculpture Park and Space Needle are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, Olympic Sculpture Park scores marginally better than Space Needle. Olympic Sculpture Park scores 93 with accolades from 10 reviewers such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Olympic Sculpture Park
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
National Geographic
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2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
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Fodor's "This 9-acre open-air park is the spectacular outdoor branch of the Seattle Art Museum. The Sculpture Park is a favorite destination for picnics, strolls, and quiet contemplation." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Hovering over train tracks, in an unlikely oasis between the water and busy Elliott Ave, is the 8.5-acre, $85-million Olympic Sculpture Park." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This nine-acre waterfront spread is arguably the most gorgeous addition to the Seattle Art Museum (it even outshines the recently renovated main museum, about a mile away)." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Stare in awe at large-scale works... while taking in gorgeous views of the Puget Sound." Full review
Not For Tourists "Ambitious venue for the SAM's sculpture collection."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Visitors will be treated to views of Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound as well as of works by Calder, Sierra, Nevelson and Oldenburg." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located on the waterfront, not far from Pike Place Market, it features great views of Puget Sound (well, on clear days) and the ferries going back and forth." Full review
National Geographic "“Prime waterfront transformed into an art showcase"...nine-acre (3.6-hectare) downtown park with works including Alexander Calder’s six-ton Eagle." Full review
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Tip: Bring a picnic and eat at Roy McMakin’s sculpture, which incorporates a table, benches, and a big red ampersand.
Where "Walk among more than 20 outdoor sculptures by acclaimed artists in this nine-acre waterfront park." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A rotting tree in the middle of Seattle doubles as an elaborately controlled art piece. " Full review
Space Needle Fodor's
Concierge Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
Zagat Not For Tourists Michelin Guide Afar Magazine National Geographic Where Show All Reviews
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." Full review
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." Full review
Travel + Leisure "As New York has the Empire State Building and Paris has the Eiffel Tower, Seattle has the Space Needle." Full review
Zagat "Iconic revolving eatery with local fare." Full review
Not For Tourists "Like so many things in life, it's not as big as you'd expect."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The graceful metal tripod... with a revolving, saucer-like observation room and restaurant beneath its acme." Full review
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Panoramic views.
Afar Magazine "This "U.F.O. saucer on a stick" is an atomic age baby, dating back to the 1962 World's Fair. " Full review
National Geographic "Built for the World’s Fair in 1962, the 605-foot-tall (184-meter-tall) Space Needle offers 360-degree views of downtown, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and Lake Washington." Full review
Where "Ride the elevator to the observation deck for a 360-degree view of the city, Elliott Bay and the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges." Full review
