I've visited before but it has been almost 13 years. I didn't realize the formal revolving restaurant was gone. I missed it on this trip. There's a bar and pie place but not the same. More room for more people I guess. Note that two San Pellegrino's cost something like $18. Crazy. Used the City pass for quick entry but it was dead on a Weds morning in Feb. Great views. Fun elevator ride. Huge gift shop.

The Space Needle is fantastic. The Observation Deck allows visitors the opportunity to take as much time as desired to enjoy the visit. The view is breathtaking.

There has been over 69 million people that have traveled to the 520-foot Observation Deck. The 45 millionth visitor received two free trips for two to Paris—You may be lucky to be the 70 millionth visitor! Going to the top is one of those iconic must do activities—at least once—while visiting Seattle. We would recommend that you wait to buy your ticket the day of—praying for good weather. We went on a cloudy day and missed the seeing Mount Rainier and Mount Baker views. We also recommend bundling your ticket with viewing Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit nearby. We thought visiting Chihuly to be as exciting as the Seattle Space Needle. The glass displays are incredible. If you ever been in the foyer of Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, you know what we mean. Built in 400 days for the 1962 World’s Fair, the elevator up only takes 43 seconds going 10 mph. We went early in the morning and the crowds were less. My wife has claustrophobia and was able to tolerate the elevator ride. There are numerous plagues of information. Large glass windows will allow you to see 360 degrees around. There is a ticket available to let you to go up in the day time and later at night if you wish. The SkyCity Restaurant at the time of our visit was not open. We did experience the Observation Tower rotating one mile an hour. It rotates once every 45 minutes. We recommend taking the Bainbridge ferry from Pier 50 and seeing downtown Seattle and the Needle at night. For only $10 dollars, it is the best deal in Seattle. The Hyatt House Seattle/downtown is one of the closest hotels to the Needle. It is a decent 3-star hotel with breakfast. A number of the rooms we found have views of the Needle. If you found this review “helpful” in any way, please click the “thumbs-up” icon to let me know.

You go to the Space Needle because it's one of our country's iconic views. You stay an hour because it's fun. Outdoor platform and glass floors for the bold, comfy chairs indoors for those who can't handle being 600 feet up. Several free selfie cameras to access via internet. It's busy, but not overcrowded. Cheaper before noon. Nice gift shops.

Overhyped. Great views from the top but price and crowd made the trip here exhausting. Long lines to get in. It was good for a one time adventure but we won't be going again.

What an iconic building - there's plenty of information downstairs and then you can walk around on the upstairs viewing deck, which ever so slowly moves. After also being to Willis Tower in Chicago on our trip, don't expect the views a more modern taller building will offer, but I feel if you're in Seattle you need to visit this iconic, of-its-time building. My only issue is that there is glass/plastic up on the outside decking area too - it was raining when we came so it means you really couldn't get many decent photos due to the rain drops being on the barriers; best to try come on a sunnier day if you're more flexible on timing than we were. You can also get a combination ticket with the Chihuly Garden and Glass, which is well worth a visit.

I went during the night. The view was nice and I thought that it was a cool experience. The revolving glass floor was my favorite part.

We bought a ticket for a scheduled entry time. We still waited over an hour is a crowded line. The site has poor crowd management, nice but ultimately unhelpful staff. A completely frustrating experience. Not worth the cost.

Best apple pie ever! Spend the money and the time to just enjoy a world icon! Went on a Monday morning the views were amazing the glass floor is so much fun and to be able to fall back against the glass barrier is insane! Staff very friendly! Lot of fun and tick of the bucket list

Is it pricey? Yes. Are the views incredible? Also yes. It was a beautiful clear day when we went and while I was a bit too nervous to spend much time on the exterior, the interior still offered stunning 360 views. I also liked that you can walk around with some local craft beer. I’m not sure if that’s new or not as the last time I was here I was ten.

You can go during the day, but I think it is even better to visit during the night. The sunset and views of the city lights at night are worth it.

We went on the Space Needle before we toured the Chihuly gallery and garden. We got a combined to both . It was daytime when we went up and views were a bit grey (the November weather) but still spectacular. Visited the lower viewing area where you stand on the glass floor and look down from the needle as it rotates around. Great experience!

How can you not visit the Space Needle when visiting Seattle? You can walk from the main downtown area and it's a great area to see. Views from the top are amazing! Yes, it's a bit pricey and not something you do many times, but if you've never been to the top, do it!

Works so beautiful, they took my breath away. Self paced walk through the museum and garden allows the viewer to enjoy each display in their own time. Theater shows multiple videos of different periods in his life. Very interesting!

3RD TIME AROUNG FOR US. THE EXTERNAL UPGRADE WITH PLEXI GLASS IS A PLUS. IT ADDS TO THE EXPERIENCE. ONCE YOU WALK AROUND THE ENTIRE PERIMETER... JUST CHILL IN THE LOUNGE AND HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE AND TAKE IT ALL IN. DONT RUSH. TAKE YOUR TIME AND TAKE LOTSA PICS. NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY IS USUALLY NOT SO BUSY. WEVE DONE THE JULY TRIP AND THAT WAS CHALLENGING