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Seattle Center

305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
206-684-7200
As featured in 3 days in Seattle
Ranked #78 of 210 attractions in Seattle
3.5 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping, Walking
Fee: No
Description: Site of the 1962 Worlds Fair features the Space Needle, childrens museum, theater and lots of amusement rides.
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Seattle, Washington
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This spot was the fairgrounds for the 1962 Worlds Fair. The city took over the grounds after the fair and transformed it into an urban park and center for the arts. It's a good place to just wander around, and the attractions there constantly change. There are two major festivals during the year, and the city's various ethnic communities celebrate... More

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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I've seen Dale Chihuly's work in cities across the country. There were only a couple new pieces in this new permanent installation but they are wonderful. There are timed entry tickets so the place is never very crowded, and the fact that they permit photography is amazing. The glass house that looks up into the Seattle Space Needle is a... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Visit the Seattle Center and see the Chihuly Glass Exhibit. The colors are amazing and it looks different on rainy days, night time and sunny days.

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helper utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Commitment to arts =free use of facility for an amazing conference! Wow!

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Hansville, Washington, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Lots to do at the center food games rides a great place to gop.

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Seattle, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The Seattle Center is a 74-acre jewel on the north end of downtown Seattle, tucked up against the foot of Queen Anne Hill. The Center's grounds were originally developed for Seattle's "Century 21" World's Fair, which ran from April 21st to October 21st, 1962. But today's Seattle Center is not some tired remnant of the past. It has continued to... More

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Seattle, Washington
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Right now they are renovating the food court area, but the whole of the Seattle Center includes a carousel, the fountain (perfect for letting kids run through on hot days while you have a picnic), the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center...you could easily spend all day down here. There is usually some type of festival or even happening at the... More

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Black Diamond, Wa.
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Its a tradition now to ride it, was there when it opened and it was unique then, not w/ light rail being almost every city , Seattle seems left behind, would of thought they would of expanded this, now I think its too high prices for the short distance, but still use it...

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Provo, Utah
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

When there's an interesting attraction (like the upcoming Chihuly exhibit) or if you are heading to the EMC or Science Center, than it's worth a visit. It's good for a 20 minute walk, but it has a disappointing park (and the carnival rides are now gone). Lest I seem unfair, compare Seattle Center Park to the gorgeous park that surrounds... More

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Issaquah
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

There just wasn't that much to do in the off-season.

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