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Space Needle
📍 400 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
4.5/ 5.0
★★★★★
Introduction
The Space Needle is Seattle's skyline symbol, built for the 1962 World's Fair at ~184 m, its slender 'flying saucer' deck suspended above the city. The revolving restaurant and all-glass observation level frame Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and downtown; a 2018 renovation added a cantilevered glass floor (The Loupe) for a walk-in-the-air thrill. Lit at night, it is Seattle's most photogenic landmark and the first place to grasp the 'Emerald City's' tech-and-future spirit.
✨ Highlights
01
1962 Fair icon
Built for the 1962 World's Fair, a city skyline icon.
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Glass floor
The observation deck's glass floor drops beneath your feet.
03
Revolving dining
A revolving restaurant serves views with every course.
04
Rainier views
Clear days reveal Mt. Rainier and Puget Sound afar.
🛈 Practical Info
→Admission：Deck from ~USD 35 (reference).
→Hours：Daily ~9:00–22:00 (reference).
→Duration：About 1.5 hours.
→Getting there：NW downtown Seattle; transit or walk.
→Safety：Glass floor can dizzy—go at your pace.
→Respect：Attraction—no carving.
💡 Tips
• Clear days are best; fog ruins the long views.
• Combo with Chihuly Garden and Glass saves money.
• Climb at dusk to catch both sunset and city lights.
• Early opening slots mean no queue at the top.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Space Needle?
Clear days are best; fog ruins the long views. Combo with Chihuly Garden and Glass saves money.
