Review of Space Needle
Space Needle: Iconic Observation Tower and Tourist Attraction in Seattle
The Space Needle is an iconic observation tower and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Pacific Northwest. Located at 400 Broad St, Seattle, Washington, this 605-ft-tall spire at the Seattle Center offers stunning views of the city and surrounding area. The sleek and futuristic design of the tower was inspired by the theme of the 1962 World's Fair held in Seattle.
As you approach the tower, you'll be impressed by its unique design. When you step inside the elevators, you'll be whisked up to the observation deck in just 41 seconds. From there, you'll have a 360-degree view of the city, the Puget Sound, and the stunning mountains in the distance. The observation deck is a must-visit for anyone who wants to see the beauty of Seattle from a high vantage point.
The tower also features a rotating restaurant, a cafe, and a wine bar. The restaurant offers a unique dining experience with a revolving glass floor that rotates 360 degrees every hour. The cafe and wine bar offer a great selection of food and drinks for visitors to enjoy.
Aside from the observation deck and dining options, the Space Needle also has a gift shop where visitors can buy souvenirs and memorabilia. The tower is open every day from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and the admission fee is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for the stunning views and unique experience.
The Space Needle is a popular tourist attraction in Seattle, and it's a must-visit for anyone who wants to see the city from a different perspective. The tower is also a great place to learn about Seattle's history, with exhibits on the ground floor that tell the story of the city.
If you're planning to visit Seattle, don't miss the chance to visit the Space Needle. It's a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't forget.
From the business
"Welcome to the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington! We are an iconic observation tower and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Pacific Northwest. As you approach our 605-foot-tall structure, you'll notice our sleek and futuristic design, which was inspired by the theme of the 1962 World's Fair held in Seattle. We're proud to say that we've been providing stunning views of the city and surrounding area for more than half a century. When you step inside our elevators, you'll be whisked up to our observation deck in just 41 seconds. From there, you'll have a 360-degree view of the city, the Puget Sound, and the stunning mountains in the distance. Come visit us today!"
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Stanley Wongus
Had a great time here! Rotating glass floor was a cool concept, and the views of the city was phenomenal. Liked how each neighborhood was quite distinguishable. Needle was not too high such that some buildings and places were too small to tell. Went on a nice sunny morning so that helped a lot too.
Joshua Thorpe
It's been on my bucket list for awhile. Once you buy your ticket you can stay up there as long as you want. The elevator up is very quick felt like it was less than a minute. The upper level gives great unrestricted views of the city. The lower level rotates, one revolution per hour. The elevator down goes half the speed. Which gives you a nice view coming down
Matthew Grant
Pretty cool experience and definitely Seattle's main attraction. I don't know if this will change, but if you don't book your tickets online (which I wasn't able to at the time), when you get there and book a ticket you have to reserve a time. The earlier the time, the cheaper the price. It will run you at least $35/adult.
You wait in line to ride the elevator to the top and once you get there, you get a beautiful panoramic view of the city. On the floor beneath, there's a rotating glass floor that supposedly rotates ever 15 minutes (it didn't while we were there). Overall, it was a worthwhile experience if you've never been, but I wouldn't voluntarily go back again.
Chris
Not bad for a cloudy afternoon, I arrived fifteen minutes before the reservation time and could get the lift without issues, actually I was the only one in the queue, staff are very friendly, the lift journey is very brief, the arrival is on the third floor of the top of the needle where there are bars and exit to the external terrace. For a rainy and cloudy day is not ideal but also not a waste of time, although a bit expensive. My favourite part was the first level (going downstairs two floor from where the elevator takes you), there is a more fancy bar with awesome cocktails where you can take a seat in a more private space, but you must book in advance. However, the best part is the rotating crystal floor, I would say a great value added to the experience. In overall it was better than expected, but the big missing part was lack of seats for those who buy a drink at the roof bars, plus the fact that the experience is too expensive for a rainy day, and they don't offer you any alternative (e.g. come the next day for half price, or something like that).
Josh Estus
A really cool and eye opening experience! We went mid week and as they opened there were some folks but not a ton. There wasn't a wait at all. On the walk up to the elevator, there are a few space needle facts and when you reach the elevator, you get the attendant with a blue tooth speaker giving you info. On the top you can walk around and see Seattle from a sky high view. I'd recommend for any tourist or local!
Jeremy Janus
Seattle is one of my favorite cities in the states and I love trying to see the city from different angles every time I am there. This is why I decided to finally go up and check out the Space Needle. The crowd was almost non-existent first thing in the morning which made it even more spectacular. The views from the top are top notch and the pictures you can get up here are amazing. I loved the way the reflections off of the glass below your feet interplayed wonderfully with the circular aspects of the Space Needle. The only time I felt uneasy was when I was looking down on the rotating glass. I got that pit in my stomach, so I stepped off of it and stopped looking down. That was just a personal experience though and I'm sure other people would love that aspect. I cannot recommend this view enough if you love Seattle and the downtown skyscraper views!
Sharon Doyle
The Space Needle has 2 observation decks and one of them has the worlds first and only glass revolving floor. The views of Seattle and Mt. Rainier are spectacular. There is also a restaurant on the same level with the glass revolving floor. The other observation deck has a bar too. This attraction is a must see.
McKayla Tsao
It was a nice sunny day when we were up there. We came early and surprised ourselves with early bird tickets as we had a lunch reservation after. Beautiful panoramic views, nice facilities, and a revolving floor below the view deck. Didn’t try the restaurant and seems really pricey.
DunDaDa Daaa
A MUST if you're visiting the Seattle area. I could seriously sit up there ALL DAY LONG! It's so peaceful and the views are breathtaking. There are things you can only see from the sky and it makes the experience so much more intimate. There's glass walls that allow for a great view and a rotating glass floor on the level down below. The photo opportunities are endless!! This experience will not disappoint!
The 3 B. Lockwins
It's definitely worth the visit. The line has plenty to view while you make your way up to the elevators - our favorite was the Lego space needle and spotting all the super heros on it. View at the top was great, loved how the surrounding roof tops even had art to enjoy from the top of the space needle. The gift shop was great too!