Is it worth going into the Space Needle?

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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The Space Needle offers 360-degree views from its three main viewing areas – an indoor observation deck and open-air viewing area located at 520 feet, and an observation level featuring a revolving glass floor located 500 feet above ground.

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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 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.

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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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Seattle is famous for Starbucks and overall coffee culture, grunge music scene, the Seahawks, the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, headquarters of a lot of the tech industry (including both Amazon and Microsoft), hiking, kayaking, and general outdoors lifestyle (think REI).

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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.

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