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Washington Park Arboretum vs Henry Art Gallery

Washington Park Arboretum and Henry Art Gallery are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Washington Park Arboretum scores slightly better than Henry Art Gallery. Washington Park Arboretum comes in at 87 with praise from 7 reviews such as Not For Tourists, Michelin Guide and Where.

Washington Park Arboretum
Washington Park Arboretum
9 / 10
2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98195-8010
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Fodor's Fodor's
"As far as Seattle's green spaces go, this 230-acre arboretum is arguably the most beautiful." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"A haven for tree-huggers, bird-watchers, and botanists."
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Where Where
"Picturesque trails wind through this 230-acre expanse." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"You can walk a lot or a little, depending how you feel." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Located on the shores of Lake Washington, the 230-acre Washington Park Arboretum features a large botanical garden, a Japanese garden, a fragrance garden, as well as walking and biking trails." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The arboretum is full of seasonal highlights, and there is always something of special interest to discover...but the arboretum’s must-see springtime spectacle is, without a doubt, Azalea Way" Full review
Henry Art Gallery
Henry Art Gallery
8 / 10
15th Avenue NE and NE 41st Street, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The Henry is perhaps the best reason to take a side trip to the U-District." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the corner of NE 41st St and 15th Ave is a sophisticated space centered on a remarkable permanent exhibit by light-manipulating sculptor James Turrell." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Henry (1927, Carl Gould) is known for encouraging and exhibiting cutting-edge art." Full review
Where Where
"One of the Northwest’s leading museums of modern and contemporary art, the Henry presents visually and conceptually challenging artists." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Expect the unexpected here -- and prepare to be challenged in your concept of what constitutes art." Full review