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'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.

How long can you stay up in the Space Needle?

1. Re: How long is the Space Needle tour? You can stay as long as you want because there is no tour. You are on you own.

Whats the floor in the middle of the Space Needle?

Dubbed “The Loupe” (a reference to the magnifying devices jewelers and watchmakers use), the Space Needle's rotating glass floor is located just below the open-air observation deck and replaces the original (nonglass) revolving floor that was a feature of the Space Needle's restaurant when it first opened at the 1962 ...

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.

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.

Does the Space Needle have stairs?

832 steps, 98 flights of stairs, 520 feet in the air. Are the stairs indoor or open-air? Open-air! There are two separate staircases spiraling upward, each with 360-degree views all the way to the top.

Has anyone died on the Space Needle?

6. Space Needle ~ 3 deaths. All three Space Needle suicides occurred during the 1970s. Since then, six parachutists have successfully descended from the tower; two were arrested.

Does the Space Needle have a restaurant?

Does the Space Needle have a revolving restaurant? SkyCity Restaurant closed in September 2017 as part of the Space Needle's historic renovation project. There is currently no full-service revolving restaurant at the Space Needle.

How much does it cost to go to the top of 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.

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.

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 often is the Space Needle struck by lightning?

The Space Needle tweeted a video of the strike and it's received over 15,000 reactions online. Officials at the Space Needle said lightning strikes happen a few times a year. But in general, lightning storms in Seattle are said to be rare. Thankfully, no one was hurt and the iconic structure still stands tall.

Can you jump off the Space Needle?

This new photo-realistic VR experience lets Seattle visitors jump from the top of the Space Needle (and it's included in the price of a ticket).

Can you get a drink at the Space Needle?

Located on the upper observation level, Atmos Wine Bar offers beer and wine, soft drinks, coffee, and grab-and-go snacks. Atmos Wine Bar is open during normal building hours throughout the day and night.

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 a glass floor?

Access to the Space Needle's 520-foot indoor and open-air observation level. Access to The Loupe—the world's first and only revolving glass floor—located on the 500-foot observation level.

Which is taller the Eiffel Tower or the Space Needle?

A: (1) Eiffel Tower, 1,063 feet; (2) Space Needle, 605 feet; (3) Washington Monument, 555 feet.

Who jumped from the Space Needle?

When officers arrived at the scene, they found the body of David Ray Pinyan, 58, of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., police said Tuesday. "The investigation revealed that (Pinyan) had jumped from the observation deck of the Space Needle in an apparent suicide," according to a police news release.

How many people jump off the Space Needle?

There have been six parachute jumps from the Needle; two were unauthorized and the other four were part of a promotion. fallen over.

Why is the Space Needle purple right now?

The Space Needle is illuminated Purple tonight thru Sunday in remembrance of the late, great University of Washington football coach, Don James. (photo credit: Rod Mar.)

How fast is the elevator in the Space Needle?

Two of the Space Needle elevators are high speed and can travel at a rate of 10 mph, or 800 feet per minute. Actual travel time from the ground level to the top-house is 43 seconds. Under high wind conditions these high-speed passenger elevators are slowed to 5 mph.

Does the Space Needle have an elevator?

Upon arrival at the Space Needle, visitors experience a quick, 42-second elevator ride that brings you to the heart the action. Scanning out the window of the elevator, the people, cars, trees and neighboring buildings become miniaturized as you make the rapid ascent to the Observation Deck 520 feet above the city.

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.”