Space Needle: Tickets & City Pass Inclusion
45 min - 1.5 h
Observation Tower
Built for the 1962 World's Fair; renovated 2017-2018
400 Broad St, Seattle, WA, USA
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
$40.00
Up to $55.00 (Adult, peak date/time)
Check the official site for current seasonal hours.
Timed entry mandatory; arrival times scheduled in 15-minute increments.
Access to both observation levels — the open-air Observation Deck and the rotating glass floor of The Loupe — of Seattle's 1962 World's Fair tower.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, General Admission (from) | $40.00 | Online, timed entry required | |
| Adult, General Admission (peak, up to) | $55.00 | Online, timed entry required | |
| With Seattle CityPASS | Included (fixed, Day/Night Pass) | Guaranteed, no choice needed | |
| With Seattle C3 | Included if chosen | One of 3 picks from a 10-attraction list |
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Ticket Options
$40.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Space Needle is Seattle's most recognizable landmark, built for the 1962 Century 21 Exposition. Its two observation levels — the open-air Observation Deck and the rotating glass floor of The Loupe one level below — offer 360-degree views of downtown Seattle, Puget Sound, and, on clear days, Mount Rainier.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Loupe
The world's first and only rotating glass floor, one level below the main deck, letting you look straight down at the tower's base.
Mount Rainier Views
On clear days, views stretch to Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and the Cascades.
1962 World's Fair History
Exhibits on the Century 21 Exposition and the tower's construction, plus its 2017-2018 glass-floor renovation.
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Is This Covered by a Seattle Pass?
Compare Seattle PassesYes on both Seattle CityPASS products. The Space Needle is one of Seattle CityPASS's 2 guaranteed fixed attractions (Day/Night Pass), and it's also one of the 10 choosable attractions on Seattle C3.
Seattle CityPASS
Included. One of 2 fixed attractions — includes the Day/Night Pass.
Seattle C3
Conditional. Eligible as one of 3 picks from a 10-attraction list — not fixed on this product (unlike the main Seattle CityPASS).
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