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Olympic Sculpture Park vs Woodland Park Zoo

Both are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Olympic Sculpture Park is preferred by most reviewers compared to Woodland Park Zoo. Olympic Sculpture Park ranks #2 in Seattle with praise from 8 reviews like Frommer's, Not For Tourists and Michelin Guide.

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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Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo
8 / 10
5500 Phinney Avenue North (West Gate), Seattle, WA 98103
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Ninety-two acres are divided into bioclimatic zones here, allowing many animals to roam freely in habitat areas." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This sprawling zoo has outstanding exhibits focusing on Alaska, tropical Asia, the African savanna, and the tropical rainforest." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In Woodland Park, up the hill from Green Lake Park, the Woodland Park Zoo is one of Seattle’s greatest tourist attractions, consistently rated as one of the top 10 zoos in the country." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Too much fun despite the cute animals behind bars."
Where Where
"The 92-acre Woodland Park Zoo is considered one of the best in the world." Full review
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