What time is best to see the Space Needle Seattle?


What time is best to see the Space Needle Seattle? 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.


How long does it take to go through Pike Place Market?

Everyone can enjoy a visit to Pike Place Market, as there are shops and restaurants here that can appeal to all interests and ages. Visitors usually spend about 2 to 3 hours checking out the market, but it's easy to make it an all-day adventure if you want to explore everything it has to offer.


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.


How much time do you need at the Seattle Aquarium?

How long does it take to see the entire Aquarium? It's possible to enjoy all our exhibits in about 90 minutes to two hours.


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 Seattle 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 it safe to walk from Space Needle to Pike Place Market?

All the avenues between the Market and the Center are perfectly safe to walk during the day.


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.


How much does it cost to eat at the top of the Space Needle in Seattle?

And if you think you can come up to SkyCity, enjoying the included visit to the observation deck upstairs, and just have a drink and an appetizer, think again: The menu dictates a minimum charge of $50 per guest. A plate of pan-seared scallops cost $57.


How long does it take to get through the Space Needle in Seattle?

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.