Space Needle
14 expert reviews
“This iconic Seattle structure was built for the 1962 World's Fair. At the time, it was the tallest building west of the Mississippi.”
– Concierge
Fodor's
"Over 50 years old, Seattle's most iconic building is as quirky and beloved as ever." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"You might be from Alabama or Timbuktu, but your abiding image of Seattle will probably be of the Space Needle." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"As New York has the Empire State Building and Paris has the Eiffel Tower, Seattle has the Space Needle." Full review
Zagat
"Iconic revolving eatery with local fare." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Like so many things in life, it's not as big as you'd expect."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The graceful metal tripod... with a revolving, saucer-like observation room and restaurant beneath its acme." Full review
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Afar Magazine
"This "U.F.O. saucer on a stick" is an atomic age baby, dating back to the 1962 World's Fair. " Full review
National Geographic
"Built for the World’s Fair in 1962, the 605-foot-tall (184-meter-tall) Space Needle offers 360-degree views of downtown, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and Lake Washington." Full review
Where
"Ride the elevator to the observation deck for a 360-degree view of the city, Elliott Bay and the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges." Full review
Atlas Obscura
"Iconic symbol of the Pacific Northwest. " Full review