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Olympic Sculpture Park vs Washington Park Arboretum

Olympic Sculpture Park and Washington Park Arboretum are both rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Olympic Sculpture Park ranks significantly better than Washington Park Arboretum. Olympic Sculpture Park is ranked #3 in Seattle with recommendations from 10 sources like Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.

Olympic Sculpture Park
Olympic Sculpture Park
9 / 10
2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
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Fodor's 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 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 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 Condé Nast Traveler
"Stare in awe at large-scale works... while taking in gorgeous views of the Puget Sound." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Ambitious venue for the SAM's sculpture collection."
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Washington Park Arboretum
Washington Park Arboretum
9 / 10
2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98195-8010
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Fodor's Fodor's
"As far as Seattle's green spaces go, this 230-acre arboretum is arguably the most beautiful." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"A haven for tree-huggers, bird-watchers, and botanists."
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Where Where
"Picturesque trails wind through this 230-acre expanse." Full review
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