I'd recommend planning for at least 2 hours, possibly longer. You won't want to be rushed once you get to the top, and you'll want to save time for the VR experience.
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The Space Needle was designated as an official landmark in 1999. It takes 43 seconds to travel in a Space Needle elevator from the ground to the tower's top level, 520 feet above Seattle.
General Space Needle tickets range in price from $24.50 to $37.50, depending on age, when you buy, and whether you are buying tickets for seniors or children. Tickets are available online, at the Space Needle itself and as part of a few different package deals, if you're looking to get more bang for your buck.
Space Needle to Pike Place Market by walk and bus. The journey time between Space Needle and Pike Place Market is around 13 min and covers a distance of around 1 miles.
For the best views, visit the Space Needle on a clear day. This may seem obvious, but with Seattle's reputation for rainy weather, it's worth noting. On a clear day, you'll be able to see for miles and all that sunshine will help you take fantastic photos. For a truly unique experience, plan your visit around sunset.
Now more than ever we recommend booking tickets online in advance. We are seeing a few popular time slots sell out each day, and with limited capacity, they sell out even faster. If your guest knows when they want to visit, recommend booking online in advance.
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).
The resulting new lighting system maintains the Space Needle's iconic nighttime look from the outside, while the glass interior and observation deck's views are uninhibited by the lights below.
Which light rail line goes from Pike Place Market to Space Needle in Seattle? The SEATTLE MONORAIL light rail line goes from Westlake Station station near Pike Place Market to Seattle Center station near Space Needle in Seattle.
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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