How long does it take to walk through the Space Needle?
How long does a visit to the Space Needle take? We spent about 45 minutes to an hour at the Space Needle. However, we didn't wait in any lines, so our visit was very quick. I'd recommend planning for at least 2 hours, possibly longer.
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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.
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.
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.
The best time to visit the Seattle Space Needle is on clearer days, either early in the morning before the crowds arrive or at sunset, so you can get daytime and nighttime views in one visit. Book ahead for popular events in July such as the 4th of July celebrations at Seafair.
And if you think you can come up to SkyCity, enjoying the included visit to the observation deck upstairs, and just have a drink and an appetizer, think again: The menu dictates a minimum charge of $50 per guest. A plate of pan-seared scallops cost $57.
The Space NeedlePlan to go at the beginning or end of your day (I personally like sunset so you get your daylight and nighttime views of the city), but please don't go in the middle of the day when the lines are the longest and tickets are the most expensive.
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.
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.
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.
Visiting At NightAs the Sun sets and the city lights up, the Space Needle transforms into a stunning beacon that is the crown jewel of the Seattle skyline.
1. Kerry ParkThere'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.
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!
But with aptly placed staircases, amenities and employment opportunities on every corner, and bus routes linking most neighborhoods, Seattle is actually a very walkable city. In fact, it's No. 8 among the most walkable cities in the country.