Space Needle
Observation deck · Lower Queen Anne ·
Iconic observation tower with panoramic city and water views
Iconic observation tower with panoramic city and water views
"From the pinnacle of the Space Needle you can take in broad panoramas of Seattle and look down over neighborhoods, museums, and the patchwork of the city below." - CNT Editors
"An iconic observation tower that visitors commonly ascend for panoramic views, positioned within the short, walkable cluster of major downtown attractions." - Opheli Garcia Lawler Opheli Garcia Lawler Opheli Garcia Lawler is a journalist with a decade of experience, half of which has been dedicated to covering the way we travel. From interviewing former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to digging into Amtrak customer complaint data, Opheli has developed a deep well of knowledge about what shapes our travel experiences. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Our city's greatest icon sits within the Seattle Center. The lawn nearby is a perfect spot to picnic or watch one of the many concerts held at the mural stage. We also recommend you make the trip to the top, at least once — where you can dine in the rotating restaurant or sip on coffee and catch the 360 degree view from the observation deck." - MINT
"A major tourist-oriented landmark listed among businesses participating in Open Arms for Canada and noted as being owned wholly or partially by Seattle Hospitality Group; for Blue Jays weekend it will accept Canadian dollars and apply an approximate 30 percent discount for visitors who present Canadian ID. The campaign’s website states, “We love our Canadian neighbors. And we regret how our federal government is treating you. We wish we could change what happens in the other Washington,” and adds, “What we can do is show you our thanks for being here.”" - Harry Cheadle
"I toured the sky-high rotating Skycity Restaurant inside the Space Needle ahead of a multi-year, multi-phase renovation starting this September; the restaurant will shutter in the fall and reopen in stages beginning in spring 2018. Food-wise, the changes include a menu overhaul that will replace or refresh current dishes. Structurally, the restaurant will gain a rotating glass floor that will reveal views of the Needle’s infrastructure and the Seattle Center campus below diners’ feet, and the current windows will be replaced by floor-to-ceiling glass to further enhance the city views — anyone with a fear of heights may want to dine elsewhere." - Eater Staff