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luvtravl Jun 26th, 2005 02:07 PM

Oregon Coast Aquarium or Seattle Aquarium?
 
Taking a trip up the coast of Oregon to Seattle and we have time for one aquarium but not both. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thank you!

happytrailstoyou Jun 26th, 2005 03:14 PM

The Oregon Coast Acquarium is considered one of the top acquariums in the country; it is the most popular attraction on the Oregon Coast.

The same cannot be said of the acquarium on the Seattle waterfront, but plans are in the works to make it a world-class facility.

Scarlett Jun 26th, 2005 04:11 PM

happytrailstoyou,
I had no idea that the Aquarium was so great! Thanks for this comment, we have yet another new discovery to make when we get to Portland!

kimamom Jun 27th, 2005 12:01 PM

I've been to both, definitely the Oregon Aquarium in Newport. It is really nice, tho not as great as one in Monterey, CA. Have fun! ***kim*** ((*))

Scarlett Jun 27th, 2005 12:07 PM

I read that the Newport Aqaurium is on par with the Monterey Aqaurium..although very different, the Newport is more relaxing and some people rate it as being better.

Scarlett Jun 27th, 2005 12:08 PM

I know how to spell, I just have a typo problem LOL
a q u a r i u m

sunbum1944 Jun 27th, 2005 12:27 PM

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is nice - but
its focus is mostly on critters and plants of the Oregon Coast- I think some people could be disappointed the first time around
because it doesnt have a lot of the larger fish- no whales or tropical fish-
It is very nice though - the first time I went I expected something more magnificent - but have gone back several times since and do enjoy it


mboudreaux Jun 27th, 2005 12:37 PM

Having been to both, I'd vote for the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Have a great trip!

luvtravl Jun 27th, 2005 04:58 PM

Thanks everyone!


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