The Museum of Flight vs Washington Park Arboretum
The Museum of Flight and Washington Park Arboretum are both praised by experts. Overall, The Museum of Flight ranks marginally higher than Washington Park Arboretum. The Museum of Flight has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 7 reviews like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Where.
The Museum of Flight
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9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108
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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."
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Frommer's
"Houses within its six-story glass-and-steel building some of history's most famous planes."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"As the home of Boeing, Seattle has always been a city known for aviation."
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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."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Interactive exhibits re-create the adventure of flight."
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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.
Washington Park Arboretum
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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
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"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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Where
"Picturesque trails wind through this 230-acre expanse."
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