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Space Needle vs Woodland Park Zoo
Space Needle and Woodland Park Zoo are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Space Needle scores significantly higher than Woodland Park Zoo. Space Needle ranks #3 in Seattle with endorsements from 9 sources like Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Space Needle
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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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Woodland Park Zoo
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Not For Tourists
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5500 Phinney Avenue North (West Gate), Seattle, WA 98103
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Fodor's
"Ninety-two acres are divided into bioclimatic zones here, allowing many animals to roam freely in habitat areas."
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Frommer's
"This sprawling zoo has outstanding exhibits focusing on Alaska, tropical Asia, the African savanna, and the tropical rainforest."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In Woodland Park, up the hill from Green Lake Park, the Woodland Park Zoo is one of Seattle’s greatest tourist attractions, consistently rated as one of the top 10 zoos in the country."
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Not For Tourists
"Too much fun despite the cute animals behind bars."
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"The 92-acre Woodland Park Zoo is considered one of the best in the world."
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