The Space Needle in Seattle is tall, but doesn’t reach anywhere near space. Its exterior style is typical of 1960’s futurism with an enthusiasm for human progress. The observation tower is 184 meters tall, but the highest floor only stands at 158 meters.
It was originally built for the 1962 World’s Fair. A two-stop monorail line was also built to ferry passengers from downtown Seattle to the fairgrounds. The Chihuly Garden and Glass is nearby and just a short walk from the base of the tower.
The space needle can be admired from many directions. You can see it when you approach the area by monorail, through the ceiling glass at Chihuly, or sprouting from between the trees downstairs.
