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ExploratoriumvsFerry Building Marketplace
Exploratorium and Ferry Building Marketplace are both recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Exploratorium is the choice of most reviewers compared to Ferry Building Marketplace. Exploratorium is ranked #1 in San Francisco with praise from 12 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Where and Travel + Leisure.
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Pier 15, on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
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Fodor's "Walking into this fascinating "museum of science, art, and human perception" is like visiting a mad-scientist's laboratory." Full review
Concierge "Adults as well as kids will enjoy blowing giant bubbles or entering a tiny room that scrambles one's sense of perspective."
Frommer's "Scientific American magazine rated the Exploratorium "the best science museum in the world" -- and I couldn't agree more." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Find answers to questions you wished you'd learned in school, at San Francisco's thrilling hands-on science museum." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Prepare to spend several hours here; rotating exhibits like “Making Sense of Sound,” where visitors don headphones to hear how deer, snakes, and other creatures process sound." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Designed... to teach you about science and perception through play." Full review
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New, larger, oceanfront location and excellent restaurant
Not For Tourists "Experimental hands-on museum of science, art, and human perception."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This innovative museum of science, art and human perception has served as a model for similar science museums around the world since its opening in 1969." Full review
Afar Magazine "This is not, however, a museum simply for kids—though curious kids will definitely be entertained while learning. Instead, its exhibits aim to raise the scientific literacy of visitors of all ages." Full review
Where "This educational center offers an array of interactive scientific exhibits and hands-on displays that stimulate the senses and minds of the young and old alike." Full review
Ferry Building Marketplace Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
National Geographic Where Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine
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One Ferry Building, The Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
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Fodor's "The jewel of the Embarcadero, erected in 1896, is topped by a 230-foot clock tower modeled after the campanile of the cathedral in Seville, Spain." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Hedonism is alive and well at this transit hub turned gourmet emporium, where foodies happily miss their ferries slurping local oysters and bubbly." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A hugely successful renovation, completed in 2003, has brought this long-neglected landmark back into the spotlight as an airy gourmet retail and restaurant complex." Full review
Afar Magazine "Come to the iconic Ferry Building Farmers Market every Saturday to try produce and some of the city's most delicious prepared foods." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Even if you miss the famed farmers’ market held here every Saturday, there are plenty of other reasons to swing by the beautifully refurbished 1898 Ferry Building." Full review
National Geographic "Foodie's paradise in restored 1898 building on the Embarcadero; restaurants and stores specialize in local seafood, wine, cheese, bread, chocolate, and produce." Full review
Where "The historic, renovated ferry terminal at the foot of Market Street is now a world-class food market with more than 40 shops and restaurants featuring some of the area’s most prized artisanal treats." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This centrally located landmark is packed with some of the city's favorite food purveyors." Full review
Afar Magazine "Gain additional context inside and outside the Ferry Building by booking an Edible Excursions private tour...your guide will also illuminate aspects of the 120-year-old Ferry Building" Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"Attention all foodies: this delectable attraction needs to be at the top of your San Francisco to-do list." Full review
