The Space Needle is 605' tall and was built for the 1962 World's Fair.
The Space Needle Celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2012! Still ahead of its time, the Space Needle features breathtaking views of the Seattle area and beyond. Journey skyward to the Observation Deck for 360 degrees of indoor and outdoor viewing at 520'. You can also join us 500' above ground at our world-famous revolving restaurant - SkyCity.
The Space Needle was built for just $4.5 million, and has had its share of milestones, including numerous weddings and a jump by six parachutists. During the World’s Fair, nearly 20,000 people a day traveled to the top. The Space Needle hosted over 2.3 million visitors during the Fair and is still, over 40 years later, Seattle’s number one tourist destination.In 2000, the Space Needle completed a $20 million revitalization. The year-long project included construction of the Pavilion Level, SpaceBase retail store, SkyCity restaurant, O Deck overhaul, exterior lighting additions, Legacy Light installations, exterior painting and more.