Does it cost money to go in 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.

Can you go up in the Space Needle?

Yes. For an additional $25 donation, you climb the Space Needle as many times as you would like! What should I wear? Our staircases are open-air, so please dress as if you were going for a run or walk outside (always factor in event day's weather conditions).

How much money is the Space Needle?

It cost $4.5 million to build the Space Needle in 1962. In 2018, the Century Project renovation cost closer to $100 million. The Space Needle is privately owned by the Wright family and sits on a 120-foot by 120-foot private parcel of land on the Seattle Center campus.

Do you have to be vaccinated to go to 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.

Is the Space Needle free?

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.

What's inside the Space Needle?

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.

How long is a Space Needle visit?

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.

Can you eat at the Space Needle?

The Space Needle does not currently have a full-service dining option available to the public.

Is the Space Needle restaurant open 2021?

SkyCity Restaurant is currently closed for a major renovation.

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.

What's the best time to visit the Space Needle?

Weekday evenings are also noticeably devoid of crowds. The Space Needle stays open until 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with visitor numbers decreasing around 5 p.m. Come any time between early evening and closing time when your elevator ride will be less full and the observation deck uncrowded.

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.

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.

Whats 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.

Does the Space Needle sway?

A strong breeze blowing at 10 miles per hour (mph) causes the Space Needle to sway approximately 1 inch. It can supposedly withstand wind velocities up to 200 mph. When winds reach speeds of 35 mph or higher, the tower's elevators reduce their traveling speed to 5 mph for safety purposes.

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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.

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

Why is it called the 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.”

Is there a dress code for the Space Needle restaurant?

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.

What is Seattle best known for?

Seattle is famous for Starbucks and overall coffee culture, grunge music scene, the Seahawks, the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, headquarters of a lot of the tech industry (including both Amazon and Microsoft), hiking, kayaking, and general outdoors lifestyle (think REI).