Kid Tips

Babies: The observation deck is stroller friendly, but summer crowds make strollers impractical. You may need to shield babies from wind.

Toddlers & Pre-K: Younger children will enjoy the 40-second ride in the glass elevator.

School-Age Kids: Kids this age love the telescopes and information guides. Let them roam the circular deck on their own self-guided tour.

Pre-Teens & Teens: Pre-teens and teens will enjoy the birds-eye view of city and mountains, but they'll like the unique gift shop even more.

Planning Notes

• Buy Observation Deck tickets online. Tickets aren't timed, so buy your tickets through the Website before your trip and bypass the long lines.
• Wear a sweater or light jacket. It's often windy and sometimes chilly on the observation deck, which is 520 feet high.
• Go on a sunny day. Overcast days hide the snow-capped mountains that ring Seattle. Go on a clear day when the mountains are in full glory.

Just the Facts

Hours: Observation Deck: Sun.-Thu., 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-midnight. The observation deck is open 365 days a year, but occasionally closes for private events; check the Web site for updates.

Fees: $10 - $20

Recommended Time: Less than 1 hour

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