- Meet one of the official VisitSeattle.org partners, Space Needle here.
- It’s now arguably the most distinct part of our skyline, but there used to be a Seattle without a Space Needle—and we have the photos to prove it.
- Seattle's Space Needle is an icon for the Emerald City. Located in Seattle Center, the futuristic structure is a legacy left over from the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.
- Also made to withstand Category 5 hurricane-force winds, the Space Needle sways only 1 in (25 mm) per 10 mph (16 km/h) of wind speed.
- As being an observation tower, Space Needle has been the most popular tourist attraction in Seattle. Below are some interesting facts about Space Needle.
- Learn about the history of the Seattle space needle, why it was built and how the Seattle Space Needle become an iconic structure.
- Plus, use the Space Needle’s award-winning interactive technology to explore the icon’s history and Seattle’s sights like never before.
- A bit of Seattle Space Needle history. Originally built for the 1962 World’s Fair – the Century 21 Exposition, it was considered a space-age wonder at the time.
- New Year's Eve 2013 Space Needle Fireworks & Fog - We sat on Alki Beach but could see almost none of the fireworks after 5 minutes.
- What’s this place all about? The Space Needle is undoubtedly one of Seattle's (and America's) most iconic landmarks.