Sky View Observatory

Columbia Center

This observatory sits on the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center, one of the tallest buildings on the West Coast and the tallest public observation deck in the Pacific Northwest, sitting 932 feet (284.2 meters) above the ground and more than 330 feet taller than the Space Needle. Great views are offered from the top and some people claim the view is better from here than from the Space Needle. Another advantage over the Space Needle is that this building isn't well known as a tourist attraction, so there's usually little to no line to get to the top. Tickets are available for purchase online ($2 less expensive or in the atrium at the Columbia Center). There is a cafe in the observation deck serving sandwiches and drinks (including beer and wine) and a food court at the bottom of the Columbia Center.

• viewpoint
• family
• coffee

Address

701 5th Ave

Getting there

Take an elevator to the 40th floor, then another elevator to the right to the 73rd floor.

Hours

Daily 10AM-8PM (check website for extended summer hours and special hours for holidays)

Price

$22 adults, $19 seniors and military with ID, $16.for kids 5 to 13

Website

skyviewobservatory.com (opens in a new tab)