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Sky View Observatory

Experience breathtaking views of the Space Needle and Seattle skyline at Sky View Observatory on the 73rd floor of Columbia Center. Book your tickets to gain a stunning bird's eye view of Seattle from 902 feet above the ground!

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Sky View Observatory Seattle skyline view with iconic Space Needle and cityscape.
Seattle skyline with Mt Rainier in the background from Sky View Observatory.
Sky View Observatory overlooking Elliott Bay in Seattle with city skyline.
Seattle skyline view from Sky View Observatory cafe.
Seattle Sky View Observatory with visitors enjoying the panoramic cityscape near Sky View Cafe.
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  • Board a high-speed elevator that gets you to the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center in a minute!

  • Spot Elliot Bay, the majestic Cascade Mountain Range, and the densely forested Olympics from the tallest observatory in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Behold Seattle’s futuristic Space Needle and discover the city like a local with interactive touch-screens that help you plan your own virtual itinerary.

  • Upgrade to enjoy extra $5 or $10 vouchers for the Sky View Café or gift shop. The Elite ticket also offers reserved window seating with the best view.

  • Did you know? You'll have to climb over 1,300 steps to reach the 73rd floor. No wonder guests take the speedy elevator ride instead!

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  • Board a high-speed elevator that gets you to the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center in a minute!

  • Spot Elliot Bay, the majestic Cascade Mountain Range, and the densely forested Olympics from the tallest observatory in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Behold Seattle’s futuristic Space Needle and discover the city like a local with interactive touch-screens that help you plan your own virtual itinerary.

  • Upgrade to enjoy extra $5 or $10 vouchers for the Sky View Café or gift shop. The Elite ticket also offers reserved window seating with the best view.

  • Did you know? You'll have to climb over 1,300 steps to reach the 73rd floor. No wonder guests take the speedy elevator ride instead!

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Seattle skyline view from Sky View Observatory with iconic Space Needle, part of hop-on hop-off bus tour.
City Sightseeing bus at Seattle bus stop
Seattle City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus
Sky View Observatory Seattle skyline view with iconic Space Needle and cityscape.
Seattle skyline with Mt Rainier in the background from Sky View Observatory.
Seattle Hop-On Hop-Off bus passing by the Space Needle and city skyline.
Seattle Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with visitors seated, exploring city landmarks
Sky View Observatory overlooking Elliott Bay in Seattle with city skyline.
Seattle skyline view from Sky View Observatory cafe.
Seattle Sky View Observatory with visitors enjoying the panoramic cityscape near Sky View Cafe.
Olympic Sculpture Park on Seattle Hop-On Hop-Off Bus tour
Seattle Great Wheel view from Hop-On Hop-Off Bus tour in Seattle.
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  • See Seattle’s top sights with a hop-on-hop-off tour and Sky View entry for epic views, all wrapped in one fun, flexible, and budget-friendly combo.

  • Hop on and off across 17 city stops on a 24 or 48-hour bus tour, from Pike Place to the Space Needle and beyond. The city’s all yours to explore!

  • Buses swing by every 30 minutes with skyline views, local stories on audio guides, and a bonus walking tour that keeps the adventure rolling nonstop.

  • Your pass includes access to the 275 m-high Sky View observatory for 45–90 minutes. It's the tallest observatory west of the Mississippi since 1985!

  • Take in Mt. Rainier, the Cascades, the Space Needle, and more from a 360° platform that frames the Pacific Northwest in an unforgettable postcard-perfect style.

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  • See Seattle’s top sights with a hop-on-hop-off tour and Sky View entry for epic views, all wrapped in one fun, flexible, and budget-friendly combo.

  • Hop on and off across 17 city stops on a 24 or 48-hour bus tour, from Pike Place to the Space Needle and beyond. The city’s all yours to explore!

  • Buses swing by every 30 minutes with skyline views, local stories on audio guides, and a bonus walking tour that keeps the adventure rolling nonstop.

  • Your pass includes access to the 275 m-high Sky View observatory for 45–90 minutes. It's the tallest observatory west of the Mississippi since 1985!

  • Take in Mt. Rainier, the Cascades, the Space Needle, and more from a 360° platform that frames the Pacific Northwest in an unforgettable postcard-perfect style.

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