Space Needle

Tower Seattle, Washington, United States

What to expect

The Space Needle is an iconic observation tower with breathtaking views of the city. It features floor-to-forever glass and the world's first revolving glass floor, offering panoramic views of the downtown Seattle skyline, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, and various islands in Puget Sound. The tower is designed to be family-friendly, with accommodations available for guests with disabilities and activities that kids will love. Visitors can enjoy food and beverages at the TipTop Cafe, The Sunset Bar, or The Revolving Bar, which serves specialty cocktails and local beer and wine. The Space Needle is a great place to visit with family and friends, providing an elevated experience with thrilling views and a unique atmosphere

Plan your family visit to the Space Needle with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went up to the observation deck and enjoyed the panoramic views of Seattle and the surrounding area. We also tried the revolving restaurant for lunch

Highlights: The kids loved the rotating glass floor, and we all enjoyed the views from the top ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We looked at the Space Needle from the ground, but didn't go up to the top

Highlights: Our kids enjoyed taking photos in front of the Space Needle ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took the ride to the top in the glass elevator and enjoyed the 360-degree view of the city

Highlights: The kids loved the rotating glass floor in The Loupe and the high-flying experiential view of Seattle ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Space Needle, where we took an elevator ride to an observation deck with panoramic views of Seattle, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and the Olympic and Cascade Mountains. Kids enjoyed exploring and engaging with interactive displays and exhibits to learn more about the history and construction of the Space Needle

Highlights: Parents enjoyed the Space Needle Restaurant, which rotates every 45 minutes, and offers a unique dining experience with constantly changing views, and keeps the kids from getting hangry ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went up to the top of the tower to see the amazing views of the city

Highlights: The kids loved the views from the top, and they also liked the rotating floor ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We rode the elevator to the observation level and saw the sights of Seattle from above

Highlights: We all enjoyed the views from the top of the Space Needle and the chance to see the city from a different perspective ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We rode the elevator to the observation deck and enjoyed the panoramic views of Seattle

Highlights: The kids loved the breathtaking views of Seattle, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and the Olympic and Cascade Mountains ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Space Needle and took an elevator ride to the observation deck

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the 360-degree views of Seattle and the interactive displays ✨