Space Needle

Iconic Seattle landmark offering panoramic city views, built for the 1962 World's Fair.

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Best time to visit

April to September

Languages

English

Coordinates

47.620°, -122.349°

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1Standing at 605 feet (184 m), it's the 100th tallest structure in the U.S.
2The Space Needle's design was inspired by a beer can and a seahorse
3It can withstand winds up to 200 mph (320 km/h) and earthquakes up to 9.1 on the Richter scale

1962: Inaugurated as the symbol of the Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair)
1999: Underwent a $20 million renovation to prepare for the new millennium
2018: Completed a $100 million renovation, including a glass floor and new restaurant

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