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Space Needle vs Washington Park Arboretum
Both are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Space Needle scores significantly higher than Washington Park Arboretum. Space Needle scores 92 with praise from 12 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Zagat and Travel + Leisure.
Space Needle
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
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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."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"As New York has the Empire State Building and Paris has the Eiffel Tower, Seattle has the Space Needle."
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Zagat
"Iconic revolving eatery with local fare."
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Washington Park Arboretum
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
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2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98195-8010
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Fodor's
"As far as Seattle's green spaces go, this 230-acre arboretum is arguably the most beautiful."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This wild and lovely park offers a wide variety of gardens, a wetlands nature trail and 200 acres of mature forest threaded by paths."
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Not For Tourists
"A haven for tree-huggers, bird-watchers, and botanists."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Trails lace the preserve, winding past... trees, flowers and other plants, past a Japanese garden and through a rhododendron glen, a rock garden and an avenue of azaleas."
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"Picturesque trails wind through this 230-acre expanse."
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