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One of the first places we wanted to see iin Seattle was the "Space Needle", of course. When you think of Seattle, the Space Needle immediately comes to mind and it has been the symbol of Seattle since opening for the 1962 World's Fair.
Riding the elevator up to the top might just make you a little weak in the knees. Topping out at 605 ft. tall, the Space Needle offers the best views of the surrounding scenery, and there's plenty of that to go around! Just like the Empire State Building, there are permanently placed binoculars located every few feet to take advantage of the view upclose or at least a little closer.
The Observation Deck is located at 520 feet and houses its own snack bars and small gift shop area. We had a small snack and drink before we went back down because we just didn't want to leave yet -- we just wanted to soak up as much of the view as possible. This is actually one of the most recognizable structures in America. The famous, revolving "Sky City" restaurant is slightly lower at 500 feet and is the portion of the Space Needle that looks somewhat like a flying saucer!
On the ground floor you will be overwhelmed by an incredibly large, but thoughtful and well-stocked gift shop with anything you can possibly imagine having to do with the Space Needle ~ postcards, framed art, books, bookmarks, clothes, cards, toys, and really just too much to mention. I thought there were actually some very tasteful souvenirs here.
NOTE: For antique memorabilia of the Space Needle and the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, have a look in the antique stores in Pioneer Square!!
Adult Admission: $13.00; Youth: $6.00 (2004 prices)
The monorail leaving from the Westlake Center would bring you right to the Space Needle, BUT when we were there in 2004, and again in July, 2006, the monorail was still not operational due to a previous fire. Leave a Comment Address: Broad Street and 5th Avenue, NorthPhone: 1-800-937-9582Directions: Located at the Seattle Center next to the "Pacific Science Center" and the "Experience Music Project".Website: %cbwww.spaceneedle.com
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I hate to be clichι but in this case it's going to be tough. If you go to Seattle you must go to the Space Needle. At 605 feet tall the tower is a presence practically anywhere you go. As a matter of fact, we soon realized that it was nearly impossible to get lost in Seattle once you've figured out where the Space Needle was located. Just take a look up and around and soon you were reoriented. The city struck me as very manageable. It seemed relatively straight forward to get from one area to another although traffic warnings on the many bridges and freeways were common during rush hour commutes.
But the real attraction of the Space Needle, of course, is the view from the top. The observation deck provides fantastic views of the entire area from either inside behind the glass or from the exterior promenade. On the inside, at strategic locations, information stations are located with photographs coinciding with the views beyond which identify prime points of interest. Oh yes...there's also a Starbuck's Coffee at this level (it is Seattle after all). At the top there is a full service rotating restaurant which we did not try. Leave a Comment Phone: 1-800-846-1896Directions: Daily 9 a.m.-Midnight Elevator: $13; over 65 $11; ages 6-13 $6Website: www.spaceneedle.com
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Beside's Starbucks, the Main Symbol of Seattle is the Space Needle. The space needle was made in the world's fair in 1962 to showcase seattle as the exposition city and then it became the icon of Seattle. At the top, weather permitting, you can sees Mt. Rainier to the south, the Cascade Mountains to the east and the majestic Olympic range to the west. The Space Needle is 605 feet (184 m) high and 138 feet (42 m) wide at its widest point and weighs 9,550 tons. When it was completed it was the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River but now overtaken by the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas. Visitors can reach the top of the Space Needle via elevators that travel at 10 mph (16 km/h). The trip takes 43 seconds. It is also nearby to the Key West Arena and the Seattle Music Experience Museum.
Entrance: Adult: $16.00, Child: $8.00
Observation Deck & SpaceBase Retail Store
Sunday Thursday 9:00am 11:00pm
Friday & Saturday 9:00am 12:00am
SkyCity Restaurant
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am 2:45pm
Lunch
Monday Friday 11:30am 2:45pm
Dinner
Sunday Thursday 5:00pm 8:45pm
Friday & Saturday 5:00pm 9:45pm Address: 400 Broad Street, Seattle, WA 98109Phone: (206) 905-2100Directions: Take Metro: Routes 19, 24, 33, 74, 8 to Denny Way and Broad Street.Website: www.spaceneedle.com
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Never..Never leave Seattle without stopping by at the Space Needle! Up top is the spectacular view of Seattle city. going to the top is not too bad. ( $10) if you just want to go straight to the observatory deck and its free if you plan to dine in! (prices arent that bad either it ranges from $30- $40 per person or depends on what you order). The space needle rotates and usually takes atleast an hour for a full rotation.There are professional photographers to take your photos. Copies can be redeem on the ground floor for $15/piece (5x6 ). If you'd like to save money ask your server to take your pictures and they will gladly do it for you. After the fabulous dinner/ lunch why not head off to safeco field and watch the mariners ballgame. :) Leave a Comment
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the Space Needle is a strange building... it was built for the 1962 World's Fair and at the time, was the tallest building in the western united states.. .. it is over 600 feet tall which isn't very tall but it is far enough away from the rest of the buildings in seattle to offer a 360 degree view of all of seattle as well as the surrounding mountains, islands, lakes, and the Puget Sound... you can take an elevator to the top for $15 or for $19 you can take the elevator twice in 24 hours (once in the day; once at night).. it really is worth the view during the day and night because seattle is absolutely gorgeous at night and the mountains are breathtaking during the day.. or if you have money to burn, you can eat at the SkyCity restaurant located at the top of the Needle and watch the sun set behind the Olympic Mountains.. don't worry about requesting a table facing west because the whole restaurant and observation deck rotates a complete 360 degrees every 47 minutes.. you wont even notice you are moving unless you look away for a few minutes and look back to see a slightly different view than you did before..
if you happen to visit the space needle while it is snowing, you'll be suprised to find that when coming back down, the elevator descends faster than snow falls so it looks like the snow is falling up... and don't believe the pictures you see, the space needle is actually hundreds of feet shorter than the taller buildings nearby Address: 400 Broad St., Seattle, WA 98109Directions: take the Seattle Center exit from either North or Southbound I5... and follow the signs... you will see the space needle from the freeway and almost all the way driving up to itWebsite: www.spaceneedle.com
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Here you'll find the Space Needle and Experience Music Project but it's really an amusement park. The Space Needle is known and recognizable all over the world. It was actually build in 1961 for the 1962 Worlds Fair. It's worth seeing up close but if you take in the beautiful Seattle cityscape, you can't miss seeing the Space Needle at a distance.
So much to do at Seattle Center but it is a tourist trap. Leave a Comment Address: Seattle Center
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Many others have given the specifics of the Space Needle, so I'll skip that and just tell you my experience.
Since I was taking a class from 8:15 to 3:15, I had only the late afternoon and weekend in which to squeeze all the sightseeing I wanted to do.
Since I also was by myself, I had to figure out a place to eat that was interesting. I discovered that when you eat dinner at the Space Needle, your elevator ride is included in the price, plus you don't have to stand in line for a ticket. So I did that.
My dinner, including tea to drink, dessert and tip was $37.05. At the time, the elevator ride was $6.00 so my dinner was really only $31.05. It was a good dinner, and I enjoyed the view.
I found the following information on their website amusing:
THE UNEXPECTED
* Plans to build a stork's nest atop the Needle were canceled when it was learned that storks could not live in Seattle's climate and would migrate to warmer climates.
* The city of Fife, Washington offered $1 million to move the Space Needle to its downtown.
* During the fair, private planes that flew near the Needle were reported to the authorities only if they were so close their wing numbers could be read.
* There have been six parachute jumps from the Needle; two were unauthorized and the other four were part of a promotion.
* As an April Fool's joke a local television station aired a phony report that the Space Needle had fallen over. Emergency phone lines were swamped with calls. The Space Needle received more than 700 calls, even though there was a flashing alert during the entire report telling the audience that it was a joke. One Spokane man even jumped in his car and began driving to Seattle because his daughter worked at the Space Needle.
* The Space Needle moved 312 feet SW in June 1987. The move was only on paper, however. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) began a 10-year project of re-mapping the earth by satellite. Major structures, such as the Space Needle, were used as landmarks. Leave a Comment
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The Space Needle is a great way to see Seattle. Take a day and explore the area and be sure to buy a ticket to the top.
$13 for adults $11 for Seniors $6 for kids 4 and up. Under 3 is free.
The photo oportunity you get from the top is worth the price. Leave a Comment Address: Space Needle 400 Broad St. Seattle, WA 98109Phone: (206) 905-2100Directions: From I-5 t ake exit number 167- towards MERCER ST./SEATTLE CENTER. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn right onto Fairview Ave N. Turn left onto Valley St . Valley St. becomes Broad St . The Space Needle is on the corner of 4th and Broad Street .Website: http://www.spaceneedle.com
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A trip to Seattle wouldn't be complete without a trip to the Space Needle. While you can go to the restaurant or the gift shop, the obvious thing to do is to go to the observation deck for a 360 degree view of the area.
A trip to the observation deck costs $16 for an adult, $8 for children 4-13 years of age, and $14 for seniors. Annual passes and various other combinations are available -- check the website for details. And speaking of the website, you can order your tickets online. Make your purchases, receive a confirmation number, and either receive tickets in the mail or pick up the tickets at the Space Needle ticket booth.
The observation deck is open daily from 9AM - Midnight. Occasionally, the deck is closed for a private function -- check the website for details. Address: 400 Broad Street, Seattle WA 98109Phone: +1 206-905-2100Directions: Accessible by Monorail from the city center, or about a 20 minute walk. At the corner of 5th Avenue North and Broad Street.Website: http://www.spaceneedle.com/visit
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If you want the best view of the city and the sound, I would recommend taking a trip to see the World Famous Space Needle.
Some Space Needle Trivia, courtesy of the Vancouver English Centre:
Fortunately, you can take a comfortable elevator ride to the top of the Seattle Space Needle. Those who prefer to walk, however, can look forward to 832 steps, from the basement to the restaurant.
The top of the Seattle Space Needle is 605 feet above the ground.
The center of gravity for the Space Needle is 5 feet above the ground.
The Seattle Space Needle was originally constructed at a cost of US$4,000,000. An expansion project in 2000, however, cost US$21,000,000.
The Seattle Space Needle sways 1 inch for every 10mph of wind.
On a hot day, the Space Needle expands about one inch.
The Seattle Space Needle was the second rotating restaurant in the world. The first was the Mauna Loa shopping mall in Hawaii. There are now hundreds of rotating restaurants around the world. Leave a Comment
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