Space Needle is one of Seattle’s (and America’s) most famous landmarks. It’s a futuristic observation tower and the most visible skyscraper in Seattle’s skyline. It was built for the 1962 World’s Fair. Visitors can take an elevator to the top of the Space Needle for unrivaled views of the city. The $100 million makeovers, which opened in 2018. It has an enclosed view level with a glass floor as well as an open-air deck level above.
Why You Should See Space Needle?
The Space Needle, by far Seattle’s most recognizable structure, is only 50 years old. Having been built for the 1962 World’s Fair. Ttogether with numerous other buildings such as the Pacific Science Center and Key Arena. The views are truly spectacular if you’re lucky enough to visit on a sunny day.
In addition, the observation deck’s interactive time-lapse video screens let you see Seattle’s skyline at any hour. Of course, a massive gift shop on the main floor will meet all of your memento requirements (for a price). The Space Needle is exactly across the street from the EMP/Sci-fi Museum. So if you’re feeling ambitious, you can pack a full day of sightseeing into one day.
Furthermore, families will like the Pacific Science Center as well. It isn’t cheap, at $22 per adult. But few can resist the allure of this iconic Seattle attraction. Shown from inside Chihuly Garden and Glass, also in the Seattle Center. Lunch in the revolving restaurant is a better deal. Meals cost $25-30 and include the elevator ride and entry to the observation deck.
Seattle’s Icon
The Loupe, an enclosed observation deck with a revolving glass floor, reopened in August 2018. As part of a redevelopment project. The observation platform rotates 360 degrees in 45 minutes. Also, to connect the two new additional levels, the Oculus Stairs were built. The Space Needle elevators can be seen ascending and descending through the glass oculus at the bottom of the stairs. There was also a café, wine bar, new restrooms, and an additional accessibility elevator to the top observation deck added.
Moreover, every year on New Year’s Eve, the Space Needle celebrates with a coordinated fireworks extravaganza at midnight. Alberto Navarro, a Bellevue fireworks artist, is the show’s lead architect.
Renovation
The Space Needle is undergoing a multi-year restoration and preservation project. The first phase of the makeover. Which was finished in the late summer of 2018. It includes a multi-level, floor-to-ceiling glass viewing experience. And that includes an upper-level outdoor observation deck with open-air glass walls and Skyriser glass benches.
Additionally, the Oculus, a majestic wood, steel, and glass stairway, connects the upper level to The Loupe. The world’s first and only rotating glass floor is located below. The new glass floor experience provided a never-before-seen downward vista of the structure. And surrounding surroundings, effectively putting Seattle at your feet. Learn more about how the Space Needle is improving the visitor experience by going to the renovation website.