The Seattle Space Needle

In addition to green lights across seattle nba free agent and former uw men s basketball player isaiah thomas will raise a storm flag on top of the space needle at 9 a m.

The seattle space needle. Whether you want to view natural sights or instagram city lights at night the space needle is almost always open. Since its grand opening on april 21 1962 the landmark continues to symbolize the innovative and forward thinking spirit of seattle. Considered to be an icon of the city and the pacific northwest it has been designated a seattle landmark.

Built for the 1962 world s fair the century 21 exposition whose theme was the age of space the tower s futuristic design was inspired by the idea that the fair needed a structure to symbolize humanity s space age aspirations. The space needle is an observation tower in seattle washington united states. There is a bar upstairs with food.

Hours through october 31. The space needle is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and is a treasured seattle icon. Tickets were fair price.

For the first time in half a century the space needle has been totally transformed to take your visit to the next level and beyond. The space needle is a must see if you are in seattle. Located in the lower queen anne neighborhood it was built in the seattle center for the 1962 world s fair which drew over 2 3 million visitors.

Well worth the trip. Last ticket sold 45 minutes before closing time listed above. Masks are required unless sitting down eating drinking upstairs.