What is the best time of day to visit the Space Needle?

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.



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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 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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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All the avenues between the Market and the Center are perfectly safe to walk during the day.

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Take one direct light rail from Space Needle to Pike Place Market in Seattle: take the SEATTLE MONORAIL light rail from Seattle Center station to Westlake Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min.

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