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Smith Tower


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 332 attractions in Seattle
Traveler Description: This historic Seattle building offers great views of the city at the top.
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Attraction type: Observation deck/tower
Address: 508 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: 206 622 4004
Fax: 206 622 9357

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5 of 5 stars
careyq   2 contributions
Canada
Oct 29, 2009

I recently was fortunate enough to have the discovery of a lifetime. It is a must see if you are wanting to tour any attraction in Seattle. For the simple cost of $7.50 you get to explore the 42nd floor. You are able to go outside and walk all around the perimeter from the 42nd floor and you get some... more

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5 of 5 stars
Holidaytravelfan   43 contributions
Vancouver, Canada
Oct 6, 2009

On my 3rd visit to Seattle with different accompanies each time I decided to see the city from the Smith Tower and save some money instead of spending it on the Space Needle. Admission is about $7 vs. $20 at the Needle. The Smith Tower is one of the oldest towers in the US and a beautiful building inside and... more

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1 of 5 stars
APairaDocs   10 contributions
Gold Canyon, Arizona
Oct 21, 2005
3/6 found this review helpful

Poor service. Poor attitude from supervisor on duty. We made a special trip from the airport to see the building and the view from the top. When we arrived, we found the observatory closed for a private event. We voiced our disapointment to the lady hosting the special event, who just happened to be walking in, and she invited us... more

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5 of 5 stars
rick9525   1 contribution
Stockport
Jun 29, 2004
6/6 found this review helpful

Great views across Seattle, including the waterfront, downtown, the Space Needle, the sports stadiums and 3 mountain ranges. The day I was up you could see for 80 miles!! It is better than the Space Needle because it is 55% cheaper, there is no wait in line and the old fashioned elevators are really cool. I highly recommend the Smith... more

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Smith Tower Address

508 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: 206 622 4004 Fax: 206 622 9357