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Space Needle050
in Seattle, WA 98109about Space Needle:
Most of the younger generation probably won't know this tower as the icon of the 1962 World's Fair, but as Dr. Evil's hideout in the Austin Powers movie with the naughty name. No matter - the 360-degree view of the city is prime.
Zip up 520 feet to the viewing deck in one of two glass-fronted elevators and take a look. The elevator operators' patter is touristy, but they've always been very nice to our parties of excited kids. Once at the top, the older ones goggle at the exalted perspective and fiddle with the free telescopes while the younger ones race round and round the deck.
If running around isn't enough, engage the kids in one of the Observation Deck games. Each of the six games asks a question and gives clues for how to find the answer. Kids can learn facts and trivia about Seattle and its environs, then annoy you with their new-found knowledge for the rest of the day.
SpaceBase: This is the place to buy t-shirts, books, and cute little Space Needle doodads.
SkyCity: The rotating restaurant is a fun - but pricey - adventure. Menus and prices are available at the website.
Zip up 520 feet to the viewing deck in one of two glass-fronted elevators and take a look. The elevator operators' patter is touristy, but they've always been very nice to our parties of excited kids. Once at the top, the older ones goggle at the exalted perspective and fiddle with the free telescopes while the younger ones race round and round the deck.
If running around isn't enough, engage the kids in one of the Observation Deck games. Each of the six games asks a question and gives clues for how to find the answer. Kids can learn facts and trivia about Seattle and its environs, then annoy you with their new-found knowledge for the rest of the day.
SpaceBase: This is the place to buy t-shirts, books, and cute little Space Needle doodads.
SkyCity: The rotating restaurant is a fun - but pricey - adventure. Menus and prices are available at the website.
tips:
It can get very windy up there - and windy in Seattle is generally cold. Bring sweaters.
getting there:
From downtown: Head northwest on Alaskan Way 0.3 miles. Turn right on Lenora Street. Turn left on Alaskan Way (via Highway 99) and head north 0.6 miles. Turn left on 6th Avenue. Bear left on Denny Way. Turn right onto 4th Avenue North. From I-5: Take exit #167 towards Mercer Street/Seattle Center. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn right onto Fairview Avenue North. Turn left onto Valley Street (becomes Broad Street). The Space Needle is on the corner of 4th Avenue and Broad Street. Monorail: Take the monorail from Westlake Center Mall, a 2-minute ride away. Parking: Valet parking, priced at $10 for up to four hours, is available at the base of the Needle. Numerous parking lots within walking distance surround the Seattle Center. Public Transportation: Served by numerous Metro bus routes from all over the city - check Metro's website for details.
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