Seattle: Columbia Center Sky View Observatory Entry Ticket

3.8744588 out of 5 stars
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3.8744588 out of 5 stars
231 reviews
Seattle: Columbia Center Sky View Observatory Entry Ticket
3.8744588 out of 5 stars
3.9
3.8744588 out of 5 stars
231 reviews

Visit the Sky View Observatory and ascend to the 73rd floor of Columbia Center to gain a whole new perspective on the iconic Seattle skyline, including stunning views of the Space Needle.

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Cary – United States

It is taller than the needle. Not crowded and has a bar. You make want to make reservations to get a table

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Pat – Ireland

It’s something to be aware of when you’re visiting Seattle

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Highlights

  • Experience an immersive 70 second elevator ride to the 73rd Floor
  • View the Seattle skyline from the tallest observatory in the Pacific Northwest
  • Relax at the Sky View Cafe admiring the beauty of Seattle with a drink or snack
  • Enjoy 360-degree views 902 feet above Seattle from the Columbia Center
  • Choose between 3 ticket options with a variety of benefits

Full description

See Seattle from the Columbia Center Sky View Observatory, the Pacific Northwest's tallest public viewing area. Located 1,000 high, this observatory offers a stunning panorama of Seattle's skyline.
Choose between 3 ticket options, where you can upgrade to receive a credit to spend at the Sky View Café or gift shop, and even enjoy reserved window seating with the best view.
Plan your itinerary from the vantage point of the observatory. Decide between whirling on the Great Wheel, strolling through Pike Place Market, or journeying to the San Juan Islands. Interact with touchscreen technology to explore destinations, tours, and areas so you can create a virtual itinerary.

Overlook the city’s skyscrapers, residential neighborhoods, shipping port, and sports stadiums, then look beyond to the mountains, the sea, and the sky. Be captivated by 360-degree panoramic views including Mt. Rainier, Lake Washington, the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Baker, Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, the Space Needle, and much more.

Includes

  • Admission to Sky View Observatory
  • Interactive touch-screens
  • $5 or $10 Discount voucher for Cafe or Shop (with Classic or Elite options)
  • Reserved Window Seating for 90 minutes (with Elite option)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Enter Columbia Center building on 4th Avenue and Cherry Street. Check in with your tickets at the box office located near the entrance. Sky View Observatory is located 2 blocks North East of Pioneer Square Link Light Rail station.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Food and drinks
  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • No lockers or storage facilities are available
  • Sky View Café and Bar is open during observatory hours and closes 30-minutes prior to observatory closing
  • Sky View Observatory is located in Downtown Seattle, close to Pioneer Square and the International District

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.9 /5

based on 231 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
    3.9/5

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Cary – United StatesAugust 12, 2024 – Verified booking
It is taller than the needle. Not crowded and has a bar. You make want to make reservations to get a table
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Pat – IrelandJuly 18, 2024 – Verified booking
It’s something to be aware of when you’re visiting Seattle
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Tundun – United StatesJune 24, 2024 – Verified booking
The view was definitely better than the space needle view.

Product ID: 260922

Activity provider:Sky View Observatory

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