Space Needle
Viewpoint · Seattle Center Museums, Seattle

Space Needle

Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It provides 360-degree views from its open-air observation deck at 520 feet and The Loupe, a level with the world's first rotating glass floor. Visitors can see the city skyline, Puget Sound, and mountains on clear days. The structure was built for the 1962 World's Fair.

On day 3 of Seattle & the Sound

Good to know

Tickets
Admission required; prices vary by time and date.
Time needed
Allow 1 to 2 hours for a visit.
Best time
Visit on clear days for the best views; early morning or evening to avoid crowds.
Getting there
Accessible via the Seattle Center Monorail from downtown or by bus.

Itineraries with Space Needle

Day 3 of Seattle & the Sound

Seattle Center Museums

How Space Needle fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)Museum of Pop Culture
  2. 11:45Chihuly Garden and GlassChihuly Garden and Glass
  3. 13:00Space Needle VisitSpace Needle
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Space Needle questions

How tall is the Space Needle?

The tower stands 605 feet tall with an observation deck at 520 feet.

Is the Space Needle worth visiting?

It offers wide views of Seattle but visibility depends on weather.

Can you eat at the Space Needle?

There is no longer a full restaurant. The Loupe Lounge serves drinks and small bites on the rotating glass floor level; check the official site for current details.

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