From the 73rd floor of the Columbia Centre building, at 900 feet above the ground, this 360 degree observatory is the highest viewpoint west of the Mississippi. The view is incredible enough in the day time, but at sunset and at night there are few words to describe how utterly breathtaking the view its. You don't just get to see the city. Mount Ranier, Lake Washington, the Cascade Mountains, Elliot Bay and the Space Needle are all part of this extravagant sight. It is universally agreed that the view here is better than the one you get at the Space Needle. Part of the reason for that is the lack of crowds.

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Make use of Seattle trip planner to get suggested time to see and visit this Sky View Observatory.

• Check out the cafe.
• Handicapped accessible.

• Children (6–12 years): $9
• Students and Military with ID: $9
• Seniors (of 55+): $9
• Annual Membership: $95
• For group visit: check the official website

• Sky View Observatory is closed on Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day.

• Buses 111, 114, 212, 214 ,216 ,217 ,218, 219, 402 ,405, 410, 412, 413 ,415 ,416 ,417 ,421 ,422, 424, 425, 435, 510, 511, 512, 513, 550 ,554, 590, 594, 595 stop 4th Ave & Cherry St
• Bus 12 stop Marion St & 4th Ave
• LINK and Buses 41, 74, 101, 102, 106, 150, 255, 550 stop Pioneer Square Station

• Starbucks
• Pappazi Pizza
• Specialty’s Cafe and Bakery
• Basil Box

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