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Pike Place Market vs Seattle Aquarium
Both are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Pike Place Market scores significantly better than Seattle Aquarium. Pike Place Market comes in at 94 with endorsements from 9 sources including Fodor's, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Pike Place Market
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Between Pike and Pine sts. at First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
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Fodor's
"One of the nation's largest and oldest public markets, Pike Place Market dates from 1907, when the city issued permits allowing farmers to sell produce from wagons parked at Pike Place."
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Concierge
"This bustling, labyrinthine bazaar is a wonderful place to while away a few hours."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A cavalcade of noise, smells, personalities, banter and urban theater that's almost London-like in its cosmopolitanism."
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Not For Tourists
"So authentic even locals shop here!"
Not For Tourists
"The most unlikely public art created by thousands of wads of masticated gum."
Seattle Aquarium
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Concierge
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1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle, WA 98101
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Fodor's
"Located right at the water's edge, the Seattle Aquarium is one of the nation's premier aquariums."
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Concierge
"Though screaming kids throng the Underwater Dome... this excellent aquarium on a pier overlooking Elliott Bay is a favorite with adults, too."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The aquarium – situated on Pier 59 in an attractive wooden building – is probably the most interesting site on the waterfront."
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Not For Tourists
"Jellyfish and stuff."
Travel + Leisure
"Seattle's aquarium isn't just near the water—it's practically in the water, located on a pier that juts into Elliott Bay."
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