How To Draw Seattle Space Needle (2024)

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How many stories is the Space Needle in Seattle? ›

That said, the typical building has floors between about 10 to 20 feet in height depending upon the design of the building. Taking the average of 15, this would make the space needle approximately 40 floors because its total height is 605 feet.

It's definitely worth visiting. If you are visiting Seattle the Space Needle is a must. Sure, a number of cities have a similar such attraction, but, if you get a clear day, the views from the top of the Space Needle are awesome.

The tower's 520' saucer-shaped “top house” offers visitors Seattle's only 360-degree indoor and outdoor panoramic views of downtown, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and the Cascades and Olympic mountain ranges.

45: The number of minutes to make one revolution of the glass floor. 69 million: Estimated number of people who have visited the Needle from 1962-2024. The Needle is the number one tourist attraction in the Pacific Northwest.

How high is the climb? 832 steps, 98 flights of stairs, 520 feet in the air.

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Rising gracefully from the desert, it is an extraordinary union of art, engineering and craftsmanship. At 828 meters, the 200 story tower holds five Guinness World records including the world's highest observatory, At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY.

In 1982, Howard S. Wright II bought out his 4 partners and became the sole owner of the Space Needle. He passed on ownership to his 5 children—4 sons and 1 daughter. In addition to the Space Needle, the Wright family owns and operates the Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibition.

In its Report on Designation, the Landmarks Preservation Board wrote, “The Space Needle marks a point in history of the City of Seattle and represents American aspirations towards technological prowess. [It] embodies in its form and construction the era's belief in commerce, technology and progress.”

And if you think you can come up to SkyCity, enjoying the included visit to the observation deck upstairs, and just have a drink and an appetizer, think again: The menu dictates a minimum charge of $50 per guest. A plate of pan-seared scallops cost $57.

How much does it cost to go to the top of the Seattle Space Needle? ›

Traditionally referred to as the “top house,” the Space Needle's saucer-like top is now called the Atmos and includes the tower's 520-foot and 500-foot observation levels and the 510-foot Ring Level.

At 605 feet, equivalent to a 60-story building, the Space Needle was the tallest structure west of the Mississippi at the time.

Two half-moon shaped steel, wood, and glass staircases connect guests to the Atmos' three levels (500- and 520-foot observation levels and the 510-foot services level, called the Ring Level). From the top of the stairs, located on the 520-foot indoor observation level, guests will enjoy a sneak peak of the Oculus.

Seattle's Most Iconic Climb is back on September 29! Conquer the Space Needle's 832 open-air stairs to support Fred Hutch Cancer Center and the Space Needle Foundation. Though it would be easy to brush this off as a tourist attraction, the views you get at the top really are worth it.