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Seattle Aquarium
1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101
+1 206 386 4300
site: Seattle Aquarium
#9 of 662 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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Originally opened in 1977 (and refitted 30 years later), the Seattle Aquarium serves over 750,000 visitors annually. One of the unique features of the aquarium is a large underwater dome - a massive inverted fish bowl with 400,000 gallons of water and sharks, salmon, rockfish and other sea life inside. Other exhibits include an artificial coral reef, touch pools, octopus tank and "ocean oddities" collection. In 2007, a 120,000 gallon "window" exhibit opened, featuring animals from the coast of Washington. Children and adults alike are sure to find their time here entertaining and informative.

Price

Admission $12 adults, $8 children 6-12, $5 children 3-5

Credit Cards Accepted

visa,mastercard,diners,discover

Directions

Bus: 10, 12, 15, 16, or 18 and then walk through Pike Place Market to the waterfront. Waterfront Streetcar: Pike St. Station

Area

Pier 59

Hours

Mid-Sept through Mar daily 10am-5pm; Apr through late May daily 9:30am-5pm; Memorial Day weekend to mid-Sept daily 9:30am-7pm

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