A symbol of Seattle, built for the 1962 World's Fair and still a wildly popular attraction. The view is spectacular on a clear day when the sun sets, when Downtown Seattle contrasts beautifully with the ocean to the west and the snow-capped mountains in every other direction. There are floor-to-ceiling windows on both levels, a rotating glass floor ("The Loupe") on the lower level that completes one revolution every 45 minutes, and open-air glass walls where you can lean backwards and take a selfie. The revolving Sky City restaurant has been closed due to renovations, but the wine bar is still open.
Address
400 Broad St
Getting there
Seattle monorail is very close to the Needle and multiple buses have a stop nearby
Hours
Fri Sat 8:30AM-11:30PM, Sun 8:30AM-10:30PM, Mon-Thu 9AM-10:30PM
Price
standard admission is $55 (discounts of up to $20 per ticket if reservation made at lease 1 day in advance)