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Seattle Aquarium, Seattle, WA
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Seattle Aquarium

Seattle Aquarium is an attraction in Seattle, WA, part of the Seattle guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

1483 Alaskan Way · Seattle, WA

Why you should go…

The Seattle Aquarium sits on a working pier over Elliott Bay and focuses on Pacific Northwest marine life alongside a global collection. Its 2024 Ocean Pavilion expansion added a coral reef habitat and views straight out onto the bay.

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