Do you have to be vaccinated to visit the Space Needle?

Am I required to show proof of vaccination to visit? No proof of vaccination or a negative test is required to visit as of March 1, 2022.

Can people visit the Space Needle?

BUILDING & BAG POLICY. All guests are subject to a security screening upon entry. For the safety of all guests, weapons will not be permitted in the Space Needle. The only exception to this is law enforcement personnel in the performance of their official duties.

Is there a dress code for the Space Needle?

The dress code is casual, though muscle shirts and tank tops are not permitted for men. Admission to the Space Needle elevator and observation deck is complimentary for restaurant guests.

How much does it cost to visit the Space Needle?

General Space Needle tickets range in price from $24.50 to $37.50, depending on age, when you buy, and whether you are buying tickets for seniors or children. Tickets are available online, at the Space Needle itself and as part of a few different package deals, if you're looking to get more bang for your buck.

How much does it cost to have dinner 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.

Has anyone fallen off the Space Needle?

Paul D. Baker was the first person to jump from the Space Needle, committing suicide on March 4, 1974. Mary Lucille Wolf also jumped from the tower that year, on May 25. Following the two 1974 suicides, netting beneath and improved fencing around the observation deck were installed.

Why is the Space Needle orange?

The roof of the Seattle icon has been painted its original color of “galaxy gold,” in honor of the attraction's 60th anniversary and the color will remain for the coming year.

How long do you stay at the Space Needle?

How long should you spend at the Space Needle? We recommend at least spending 2-3 hours at the Space Needle. By the time you ride to the top and look at all three viewing areas, you could easily spend an hour or two.

What do I need to know before going to the Space Needle?

How long is the wait for the Space Needle?

You have to wait to go through security and then in staging for the elevator. While you wait there is plenty of stuff to read and interesting photos about the construction of the Space Needle. We did not wait very long at all - maybe 20 minutes! over a year ago.

Does the Space Needle have metal detectors?

Guests now pass through Far-UV-C “sanitizing” body scanners at the front gates that look like airport metal detectors. Stronger UV-C light is used inside the building's mechanical systems to keep viruses at bay.

What's at the top of the Space Needle?

The Loupe Lounge | Space Needle. Orbit a while on the world's first and only revolving glass floor for a cocktail experience like nothing else around. Perched 500 feet above the city with unmatched views, The Loupe Lounge serves up showstopping mixology paired with tastes of the Pacific Northwest.

Is the Space Needle restaurant open 2021?

SkyCity Restaurant is currently closed for a major renovation.

Is there a bathroom at the top of the Space Needle?

You'll find restrooms at the top of the Space Needle, as well as the Atmos Cafe and Atmos Wine Bar.

Why is Space Needle restaurant closed?

The restaurant was closed in September 2017 for the $100 million "The Century Project" renovation at the Space Needle, with plans for the dining area to be outfitted with a clear glass floor. The glass floor would enable diners to view the city below them and also the mechanics that operate the revolving floor.

Is the Space Needle elevator glass?

For the first time in the Space Needle's 57 year history, the 500-foot level's new, glass floor allows visitors to see the tower's elevators glide up and down the structure as well as watch the mechanical apparatus that drives the floor's rotation.

Does the Space Needle light up at night?

However, the tower's longtime outdoor lighting fixtures, which illuminate the Space Needle nightly, created excessive glare through the all-new revolving glass floor.

Why is it called Space Needle?

He doodled an idea of a dominant central structure for the fair on a napkin in a hotel café convinced that such a tower could make a permanent center-piece for the fair and an enduring symbol for Seattle. He called it a “Space Needle.”

What are 3 facts about the Space Needle?

How high is the Space Needle?

Space Needle: 605 feet.

Why do they paint the top of the Space Needle?

To kick off our year-long anniversary celebration, the Space Needle's roof was painted its original color — Galaxy Gold! As part of our Celebrating 60 Contest, we asked the public to share their favorite Space Needle memory from the past 60 years, and five grand prize winners were selected to help paint the roof.

What color was the Space Needle originally?

The Needle's original colors were Astronaut White (the tower), Orbital Olive (the core), Re-entry Red (the halo) and Galaxy Gold (the top). Galaxy Gold was actually more of a tangerine. The original Needle was topped with a flaming natural gas torch that lit up at night with rainbow colors.

Why are they painting the Space Needle?

The city of Seattle is giving five people an opportunity to paint to roof of the Space Needle its original color — Galaxy Gold — as part of the city's 60th anniversary celebration to commemorate the construction of Seattle Center.

Why is the Space Needle red?

The Space Needle was originally colored with “Orbital Olive,” “Re-entry Red,” and “Galaxy Gold.” The tower's base housed an exhibit devoted to “Dentistry Through the Ages of Man" during the fair. The mast that originally topped the Space Needle lit up at night in rainbow colors.