How long can you spend at the top of the Space Needle?

The Space Needle offers timed tickets for entry, which are a great way to help limit crowds. Because of that, you'll want to get your tickets as soon as possible so you can choose the 15-minute entry window that you want (note, you'll need to enter during this 15 minute window, but you can stay as long as you'd like).



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The Space Needle offers timed tickets for entry, which are a great way to help limit crowds. Because of that, you'll want to get your tickets as soon as possible so you can choose the 15-minute entry window that you want (note, you'll need to enter during this 15 minute window, but you can stay as long as you'd like).

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Definitely worth it for one visit, but maybe not something you'd want to return to. So then, what, or who, do you think it's best for? First-time visitors to Seattle will appreciate the views, but also the perspective that the observation deck provides for orienting to a new place.

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SkyCity at the Space Needle is one of the most expensive restaurants in Seattle. The average entrée price is $44.93—to spend this much on the ground, you'll have to get a menu degustation at Rover's or put on a tie and go to Canlis.

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We have two open-air staircases that lead to the top. During all waves, one staircase will be designated for runners and races, and one staircase will be for walkers and casual climbers.

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Visitors to the Loupe Lounge can self-park at the turn-around loop at the base of the Space Needle. Parking is available from Thursday to Sunday between 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. However, it is expensive to park here, costing $15 per hour. Other visitors can park at the Seattle Center parking garage at 5th Avenue North.

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Everyone can enjoy a visit to Pike Place Market, as there are shops and restaurants here that can appeal to all interests and ages. Visitors usually spend about 2 to 3 hours checking out the market, but it's easy to make it an all-day adventure if you want to explore everything it has to offer.

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How long does it take to see the entire Aquarium? It's possible to enjoy all our exhibits in about 90 minutes to two hours.

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You bungee-jumped off the Space Needle? Surprisingly to us, it turns out that indeed you can VR bungee-jump off the Space Needle with the purchase of a ticket!

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1. Kerry Park There's a (often crowded) viewing area and a grassy slope just below it. It's not the best picnic spot but most people go for the epic view of the Seattle skyline featuring the Space Needle and—on a clear day—Mount Rainier.

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Many may also remember the famed SkyCity Restaurant (formerly the Eye of the Needle), which closed in September 2017 as part of the landmark's renovation project. Since then, there has been no full service restaurant inside the building.

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