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Chihuly Garden and GlassvsPike Place Market
Pike Place Market and Chihuly Garden and Glass are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Pike Place Market scores slightly better than Chihuly Garden and Glass. Pike Place Market has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 9 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Not For Tourists.
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Frommer's
305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
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Fodor's "Just steps from the base of the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass is a magnificent addition to Seattle Center." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Dale Chihuly is one of the Northwest's best-known artists, with his otherworldly glass sculptures gracing public buildings and private collections." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This exquisite exposition of the life and work of dynamic local glass sculptor Dale Chihuly requires a sharp intake of breath on first viewing." Full review
Afar Magazine "I was pleasantly surprised by this colorful, photography-friendly collection of the one-eyed glass artist's work." Full review
Where "Galleries include both new creations and expansions of popular works from around the world. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The works and installations are colorful and complex and invite you into imaginary journeys into tropical forests, botanical gardens and seaside landscapes." Full review
Time Out "A unique visual experience, the Chihuly Garden and Glass showcases the epic work of Northwest glass artist Dale Chihuly with a series of mind- and glass-blowing indoor and outdoor installations." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Showcases the oeuvre of glass from world-famous glass artist, Dale Chihuly. This forward-thinking museum inspires creativity and imagination as much as it pays tribute to the artist" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Right next to the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass is an exhibit within the Seattle Center. The sculpture garden and art exhibition showcases the work of Dale Chihuly."
Seattle Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's "This Pacific Northwest phenomenon is almost a household name, primarily because of his enormous and enormously intricate glass chandeliers." Full review
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Between Pike and Pine sts. at First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
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Fodor's "One of the nation's largest and oldest public markets, Pike Place Market dates from 1907, when the city issued permits allowing farmers to sell produce from wagons parked at Pike Place." Full review
Concierge "This bustling, labyrinthine bazaar is a wonderful place to while away a few hours."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A cavalcade of noise, smells, personalities, banter and urban theater that's almost London-like in its cosmopolitanism." Full review
Not For Tourists "So authentic even locals shop here!"
Not For Tourists "The most unlikely public art created by thousands of wads of masticated gum."
Travel + Leisure "Pike Place Market is the city's most famous place to shop, fronted by a fish stall where fishmongers toss each other salmon and halibut over the heads of their patrons." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Fun, feisty and infinitely appealing, the market has maintained its earthy egalitarianism." Full review
National Geographic "“The biggest and the best; the heart of Seattle”...one of the longest running public markets in the U.S.; nine acres of fresh fish, produce, flowers, and arts and crafts." Full review
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Tip: “Explore Post Alley, a cobblestone street that runs behind the market and contains hidden gems.”
Where "The new MarketFront, which will convert a parking lot on Western Ave. into a public plaza and space for even more farmers, craftspeople and artists." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Seattle's Pike Place Market has been hawking fresh fish and produce for more than a century, making it one of the oldest farmers' markets in the United States." Full review
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Be sure to visit the iconic Pike Place Fish, where resident fishmongers famously toss fish like they're trying out for the Seahawks.
