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Space Needle

400 Broad Street, Broad St. and Fifth Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109 (Lake Union)
800-937-9582
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As featured in 3 days in Seattle
Ranked #30 of 189 attractions in Seattle
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Type: Observation Decks/ Towers, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Architectural Buildings, Monuments/ Statues
Activities: Dining
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Owner description: Climb 520 feet to the observation deck of Seattle's signature building, which is actually 605 feet tall, for spectacular views of the city and its... more » Owner description: Climb 520 feet to the observation deck of Seattle's signature building, which is actually 605 feet tall, for spectacular views of the city and its surrounding area. For food and fantastic sights check out SkyCity, the tower's rotating restaurant that makes one complete orbit per hour. « less
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Nuriootpa, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We went to the space need during the day and at night time and thought it was fantastic. It was a very good 360 degree view of the city and was great to see the lights of the city at night.

See 2 more reviews by Teegs25 for Seattle
Staten Island, New York
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31 reviews 31 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Space needle is recommended as one of the things to do in Seattle. I spent an hour there with family and we were all very happy we did so. We to very good view of the harbour and the city. It is time well spent and good way to put the city in perspective. The lines can be long so... More

Jacksonville, FL
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29 reviews 29 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Since we were in Seattle we felt that we needed to at least say we went to the Space Needle. But if you have ever been to NY, it's much like visiting the Empire State Bldg. You pay to go all the way to the top just to look down. We paid $19 pp for our tickets to go to... More

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KINGSTON
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

It was ok, nothing spectacular about it after you reach at the top and view the buildings below. That's just it, no wow moment.

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Bradenton
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

My friend and I spent a week visiting Seattle and used our time there to visit the Space Needle. We arrived just before sunset; we enjoyed the views with the sunny fully up, posing and taking pictures. Then as the sun set, the sky changed colors so we took more photos. We were having such a good time, enjoying the... More

Sedona
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74 reviews 74 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

For $20 a pop you get to see downtown Seattle? Who cares? Maybe if there ever were a clear day, you could see the mountains. It's been in operation for 50 years now--you'd think they could stop gouging the tourists. Compared to the Eiffel tower, this was a big disappointment.

Panama City Beach, Florida
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93 reviews 93 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

This was my second time in Seattle and I left the first time without getting a chance to visit this site. This time around I made sure we visited. Tickets cost about ~$20 per person. We had the city tour package and it was well worth purchasing the package for $75 because we got to see four other attractions. We... More

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London, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We managed to squeeze this in on our trip and I am glad we did. 605' with a 360. Degree observation deck, there is a coffee shop at the top and places to sit whilst looking over Seattle. The trip up in the lift lasted 41 seconds which is amazing in itself. There is a viewing balcony with many sets... More

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Auburn, AL, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

The tickets are $19/adult, and while you do get some impressive views of the Sound and Mt Ranier, I don't know that I'd count it worth the money. But now, I can say I've been. The most fun part is the monorail ride between there and Pike Place.

Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

We paired this up with Chihuly Gardens for $33 an adult. There were a lot of people up there and they allowed smoking which is really irritating when you're trying to relax. The hot dog with the onion bacon cream cheese relish made it so worth it though. That was really tasty!

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