Space Needle

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"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

On the Grid : Space Needle

"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

The 16 Best Things to Do in Seattle

"The Space Needle is undoubtedly one of Seattle's (and America's) most iconic landmarks. Built for the 1962 World's Fair, it's a futuristic observation tower and the most prominent building in the Seattle skyline. Visitors can reach the top of the Space Needle by elevator for unparalleled 360-degree views of the area: the $100 million renovation that debuted in 2018 gives visitors both an enclosed view level with a glass floor and an open-air deck level above." - Naomi Tomky, Jenna Scatena

This Pacific Northwest Amtrak Route Is the Ultimate Winter Adventure

"Visitors can get a bird’s-eye view of the city from the iconic Space Needle or witness renowned fish slinging at Pike Place Market." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Far and away Seattle 's most iconic structure, this U.F.O saucer on a stick is an Atomic Age baby—it only dates back to the 1962 World's Fair. A 41-second elevator still whisks guests to the observation deck, which really ladles on the natural beauty when the clouds lift and "the mountains are out." The Needle underwent a glorious $100-million “space-lift” in 2018. Innovations include floor-to-ceiling glass walls with benches that angle backwards (designed for great selfie angles—seriously!). The landmark also added the world’s first and only revolving glass floor, spinning under the Atmos Wine Bar. A café still serves quick bites, but the full-service restaurant has yet to reopen in early 2019. Below sprawls the Seattle Center's carnival rides, science exhibits, world-famous glass art garden and the MoPop, a superb rock and sci-fi museum that resembles Jimi Hendrix's smashed guitar when viewed from above"