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Hours |
Sun-Thurs 9am-11pm; Fri-Sat 9am-midnight |
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Location |
Seattle Center, Seattle Center & Lake Union |
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Transportation |
Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 15, 16, 18, 24, 30, or 33. Monorail: From Westlake Center at Pine St. and Fourth Ave |
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Phone |
206/905-2100 |
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Web site |
www.spaceneedle.com
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Prices |
Admission $16 adults ($20 for day-and-night ticket), $14 seniors ($18 for day-and-night ticket), $8 ages 4-13 ($12 for day-and-night ticket), free for children 3 and under. No charge if dining in the SkyCity restaurant |
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Other |
Valet parking $12 for all-day parking |
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From a distance it looks like a flying saucer on a tripod, and when it was built for the 1962 World's Fair, the 605-foot-tall Space Needle was meant to suggest future architectural trends. Today the Space Needle is the quintessential symbol of Seattle, and at 520 feet above ground level, its observation deck provides superb views of the city and its surroundings. Displays identify more than 60 sites and activities in the Seattle area, and high-powered telescopes let you zoom in on them. You'll also find a pricey restaurant, SkyCity, atop the tower. If you don't mind standing in line and paying quite a bit for an elevator ride, make this your first stop in Seattle so that you can orient yourself. (However, cheaper alternatives exist if you just want a view of the city.)
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
