How long can you stay on top of Space Needle?
How long can you stay on top of Space Needle? You will be asked to select a 15-minute arrival window for each location. This is only the arrival window for entry, once inside you can stay until closing. Combination tickets are for a one-time entry at each location. Does the Space Needle have a revolving restaurant?
Is it worth it to go to the top of the Space Needle?
Definitely worth it for one visit, but maybe not something you'd want to return to. So then, what, or who, do you think it's best for? First-time visitors to Seattle will appreciate the views, but also the perspective that the observation deck provides for orienting to a new place.
Do you have to pay for parking at the Space Needle?
Visitors to the Loupe Lounge can self-park at the turn-around loop at the base of the Space Needle. Parking is available from Thursday to Sunday between 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. However, it is expensive to park here, costing $15 per hour. Other visitors can park at the Seattle Center parking garage at 5th Avenue North.
What is the best time of day to visit the Space Needle?
The best time to visit the Seattle Space Needle is on clearer days, either early in the morning before the crowds arrive or at sunset, so you can get daytime and nighttime views in one visit. Book ahead for popular events in July such as the 4th of July celebrations at Seafair.
Is it safe to walk to the Space Needle in Seattle?
Safe Neighborhoods and Areas in Seattle In addition, the main tourist attractions like Pike Place Market, Seattle Center, Space Needle, and waterfront attractions are safe to explore. There are no particularly dangerous and unsafe neighborhoods in Seattle that you should never visit.
Does the Space Needle sell out?
Now more than ever we recommend booking tickets online in advance. We are seeing a few popular time slots sell out each day, and with limited capacity, they sell out even faster. If your guest knows when they want to visit, recommend booking online in advance.
How much does it cost to eat at the Space Needle?
SkyCity at the Space Needle is one of the most expensive restaurants in Seattle. The average entrée price is $44.93—to spend this much on the ground, you'll have to get a menu degustation at Rover's or put on a tie and go to Canlis.
Is the Space Needle lit up at night?
Visiting At Night As the Sun sets and the city lights up, the Space Needle transforms into a stunning beacon that is the crown jewel of the Seattle skyline.
Why is the Space Needle restaurant closed?
Many may also remember the famed SkyCity Restaurant (formerly the Eye of the Needle), which closed in September 2017 as part of the landmark's renovation project. Since then, there has been no full service restaurant inside the building.
Does the Space Needle light up at night?
The resulting new lighting system maintains the Space Needle's iconic nighttime look from the outside, while the glass interior and observation deck's views are uninhibited by the lights below.
Is there an elevator in the Space Needle?
The Loupe offers never-seen-before views of the Space Needle's unique architecture, elevators, and the city below. The Space Needle was designated as an official landmark in 1999. It takes 43 seconds to travel in a Space Needle elevator from the ground to the tower's top level, 520 feet above Seattle.
Is the Space Needle better at night or day?
The Space Needle Plan to go at the beginning or end of your day (I personally like sunset so you get your daylight and nighttime views of the city), but please don't go in the middle of the day when the lines are the longest and tickets are the most expensive.