Scenic spot introduction:
The Space Needle is a major landmark in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, located in the downtown area of Seattle, Washington. It was built for the 1962 World's Fair, when about 20,000 people used the elevator to climb the tower every day. The Space Needle is 184 meters (610 feet) high, 42 meters (138 feet) wide at its widest point, and weighs 9,550 tons. It can withstand winds of 320 kilometers per hour and earthquakes of magnitude 9.1, and has 25 lightning rods to resist electric shocks.Attractions distribution:
The Space Needle was designed for the 1962 World's Fair held in Seattle and has now become one of the symbols of Seattle.Scenic spot features:
Photography, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, climbing, tower, architectureAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Best time to visit:
annual
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
America>United States>Seattle
How to get there:
Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 15, 16, 18, 24 and 33 are all available.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Space Needle Ticket Prices:
Tickets are $14 for adults, $7 for children aged 4 to 13, and $12 for those 65 and older. Tickets to the tower are $99 year-round.
It is free to go up to the "Sky City" restaurant on the tower, but the restaurant has a minimum consumption of US$25 at lunch time and US$30 at dinner time (minimum consumption per person, which can be offset against the ticket fee for the elevator).
Scenic area opening hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 09:00-23:00; Friday and Saturday: 09:00 am to midnight.
