The Pacific Northwest's Most Iconic Structure Is A Top-Rated Experience With Unique Views

While the United States has plenty of iconic skylines, the structure that makes Seattle instantly recognizable from the rest is the Space Needle. This landmark even appeared in the logo for the sitcom "Frasier" and in promotional posters for the Elvis Presley film "It Happened at the World's Fair." You can easily see why the Space Needle is one of Seattle's must-see attractions from afar, but its uniqueness is even more prevalent when visiting up close — or better yet, from the inside.

The top of the Seattle Space Needle has an observation deck 520 feet above the ground. From here, you can get 360-degree views of Seattle's coastline, mountains, and forest views. Aside from other Seattle landmarks, try to pick out Mount Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and the Puget Sound among the beautiful Pacific Northwest scenery. Be sure to check out the Loupe in the Space Needle, too. This rotating glass floor might not be fun for people with a fear of heights, but it gets you close to the building's design intricacies and lets you see the bustling Seattle Center from a bird's-eye view.

To get the most out of a visit to Seattle's iconic Space Needle, check out the highly-rated Space Needle and Seattle Center walking tour with Viator. You can get a feel for the lovely Queen Anne neighborhood, which surrounds the Space Needle and the Seattle Center, while on this tour. As the tour works its way around this area's pop culture hubs and locally owned stores, you might even catch a public event in the park. The tour culminates with the Space Needle, wherein your guide can offer insights into the structure and how it has shaped the city over its more than 60 years of history.

Nearly all guest reviewers for this tour gave it a five-star rating, with some specifically enjoying the information about how the Space Needle and other places in this part of the city were involved with the World's Fair, which Seattle hosted in 1962. Be sure to book this tour in advance, as it often sells out. It also only takes two hours and gives you about an hour with the Space Needle so that you can have plenty of time to take in the sights from the observation deck.