Space NeedlevsPacific Science Center
Both are praised by expert writers. On balance, Space Needle is preferred by most writers compared to Pacific Science Center. Space Needle has a TripExpert Score of 92 with positive reviews from 9 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Space Needle
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Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
National Geographic
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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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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
Pacific Science Center Fodor's Lonely Planet Not For Tourists Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
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Frommer's
200 Second Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
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Fodor's "If you have kids, the Pacific Science Center is a must-visit." Full review
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This interactive museum of science and industry once housed the science pavilion of the World’s Fair." Full review
Not For Tourists "You're never too old for a Floyd or Zeppelin laser show."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Featuring a domed overhead screen, six "surround-sound" speakers and reclining seats, this theater offers a changing series of movies that generally celebrate the wilderness, whales and other natural subjects." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Laser and IMAX theaters enhance the wealth of learning centers." Full review
Afar Magazine "Another one of the buildings created for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, the Pacific Science Center has a midcentury-space-age vintage-futuristic look from the outside." Full review
On the Grid "Butterfly sanctuary. Laser dome. IMAX Film Center. Dinosaurs. Space exhibits. Live animals and bugs. Do we need to say more?" Full review
Where "This Seattle favorite makes science exciting with innovative, hands-on exhibits, a tropical butterfly house, two giant-screened IMAX theaters and a Laser Dome." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Just like the works themselves, the exhibits here are always inspired and fascinating." Full review
Frommer's "Older kids will love the interactive exhibits, such as the new “What is Reality” which explores what tech innovators are up to today...for younger children there’s the crawl-and-climb area" Full review
