Seattle Attractions

Space Needle

Anyone who has followed the Hollywood movies will be familiar with Seattle's internationally recognised symbol, the futuristic creative Space Needle building. From afar it looks like a spinning top, with the needle aerial pointing skywards. The Space Needle was built for the 1962 World's Fair to showcase upcoming architectural development, and proved itself by withstanding an earthquake experienced in the city in February 2001 measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale. Visitors can ascend the 607-foot (185m) building as far as a revolving observation deck 520 feet (158m) above the city, where high-powered telescopes are positioned to allow you to pick out the city sights. There is also a restaurant on top of the tower.

Address: 400 Broad Street; E-mail: info@spaceneedle.com; Website: www.spaceneedle.com; Telephone: (206) 905 2100; Transport: Monorail from downtown; Opening time: Sunday to Thursday 10am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 9.30am to 10pm; Admission: $16.80 (adults), $9.45 (children 4-13). Day and night tickets allow for two visits in 24hrs: $22.05 (adults), $13.13 (children)