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The Museum of Flight vs Seattle Aquarium

Both are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Seattle Aquarium ranks slightly higher than The Museum of Flight. Seattle Aquarium comes in at #8 in Seattle with accolades from 10 reviewers including Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.

The Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight
8 / 10
9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This facility at Boeing Field houses one of the city's best museums, and it's especially fun for kids, who can climb in many of the aircraft and pretend to fly." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Houses within its six-story glass-and-steel building some of history's most famous planes." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"As the home of Boeing, Seattle has always been a city known for aviation." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A special exhibit holds a replica of the space shuttle originally used to train astronauts, though access is restricted to tours purchased at admission." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Interactive exhibits re-create the adventure of flight." Full review
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One simulator gives visitors a feel for flying and air-traffic control; a theater has a live link to NASA satellite reception.
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Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium
9 / 10
1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle, WA 98101
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Located right at the water's edge, the Seattle Aquarium is one of the nation's premier aquariums." Full review
Concierge 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The aquarium – situated on Pier 59 in an attractive wooden building – is probably the most interesting site on the waterfront." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Jellyfish and stuff."
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
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