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Pike Place Market vs Space Needle

Pike Place Market and Space Needle are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Pike Place Market is the choice of most reviewers compared to Space Needle. Pike Place Market comes in at 94 with accolades from 9 reviews including Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Not For Tourists.

Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market
9 / 10
Between Pike and Pine sts. at First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"This bustling, labyrinthine bazaar is a wonderful place to while away a few hours."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A cavalcade of noise, smells, personalities, banter and urban theater that's almost London-like in its cosmopolitanism." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"So authentic even locals shop here!"
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"The most unlikely public art created by thousands of wads of masticated gum."
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Space Needle
Space Needle
9 / 10
400 Broad Street, Broad St. and Fifth Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Over 50 years old, Seattle's most iconic building is as quirky and beloved as ever." Full review
Concierge 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 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 Travel + Leisure
"As New York has the Empire State Building and Paris has the Eiffel Tower, Seattle has the Space Needle." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"Iconic revolving eatery with local fare." Full review
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