Space Needle

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Space Needle


A dramatic sculpture first erected for the 1962 World’s Fair, now an iconic fixture of the modern day Seattle skyline.

Standing proud over Seattle at 184 metres tall, the towering Space Needle is an integral feature on the cityscape as it has been ever since it was constructed in 1962. Made of a futuristic flying saucer built on irregular legs, it is immediately recognisable as a key Seattle landmark.

Look up at the Space Needle or down from its observation platform and you’re greeted with two dramatically different yet equally breathtaking views. On a clear, sunny day you can see far and wide and see the city from a whole new angle.

You can reach the observation deck in a few seconds’ in the lift. Then once you reach the top, you can get out and wander around the outdoor terrace to enjoy a panoramic view of all Seattle, with telescopes dotted around so you can take a closer look at the rest of the city. Book a table at the rotating Sky City Restaurant for a truly superb dining experience whilst admiring the view.

The Space Needle has its own gift shop where you can find all kinds of space age mementoes to take home with you. The surrounding Seattle Centre is a favourite destination for youngsters, with green spaces all over where you’ll find popcorn carts and liquorice vendors selling their wares.

Close to the Needle, you can also visit the Pacific Science Centre, watch something at the IMAX, or watch the stars down at the Willard Smith Planetarium. If you start to feel a little hungry, you can go and grab some food at the Centre House’s great food court too.

Less than two kilometres from downtown Seattle, the tower is easy to reach on foot and is open day and night all through the year. Or if you’d prefer a more leisurely journey, get on board the Monorail departing from Westlake Centre mall at Fifth Avenue every 10 minutes and stopping at the foot of the Space Needle. Situated in lower Queen Anne, it is just 10 minutes by car from downtown too, with parking available for a fee.

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Quite expensive, for a much better (and cheaper) view of Seattle try the Sky View Observatory - Columbia Centre.

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