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Sky View Observatory

The Sky View Observatory, located in the iconic Columbia Center in Downtown Seattle, is the tallest public observatory in the Pacific Northwest. Situated on the 73rd floor, it offers visitors an unparalleled 360-degree panoramic view of the city and its stunning surroundings. At 902 feet above ground, it provides a breathtaking perspective of the Seattle skyline, Puget Sound, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and Mount Rainier in the distance. Whether you're looking to marvel at the city’s architecture, enjoy a sunset, or spot landmarks like the Space Needle and Elliott Bay, the Sky View Observatory is an unforgettable destination for sightseeing and relaxation.

Seattle C3 includes:

General Admission — Entry includes the 360-degree viewing area on the 73rd floor of Columbia Center.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Take in one-of-a-kind views of Seattle from 902 feet above the city skyline.

  2. 02.

    Don't miss the majestic Mt. Rainier, with its beauty on display for memorable photo ops.

  3. 03.

    Visit the Sky View Café and Bar for specialty menu items and retail shop.

Visit Sky View Observatory with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Sky View Observatory while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Best Time to Visit

Visit at mid-day to beat the crowds.

To get the full experience, allow one to two hours for your visit. If you're short on time, don't miss the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the iconic Space Needle.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll experience at Sky View Observatory.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Sky View Cafe and Bar

Accessibility

Get information about accessibility.

Parking/Transportation

Get information on parking, directions and transportation.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Sky View Observatory
  • 700 4th Ave.
  • Seattle, WA 98104

Sky View Observatory may have limited dates and hours of operation; please check website for up-to-date information.

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Great Choice!
We are glad we got the C3 pass. Making the purchase and reserving the tickets for our picked attractions was easy. We had a great time!
Fun way to experience Seattle!
I bought the CityPASS C3 which allowed us to choose 3 attractions to experience, which was perfect for us because we had a limited amount of time in Seattle, so I am appreciative that this pass was an option for us. We did the Aquarium, the Woodland Park Zoo and the Argosy Harbor cruise around the city. I liked that we didn’t have to fit everything in all in one day; we spread it out over 2 days.
Worked perfectly for our group
We were a group of 3 couples in Seattle for a few days before our cruise to Alaska. We each picked one thing we wanted to see and City Pass covered them all. It was a good savings for us and was pretty easy to use even for us, we didn’t have a tech star among us!
Best deal for a 3-day weekend!!
I bought C3 passes because I had friends from CA visiting for labor day weekend. The C3 pass was the perfect fit for our itinerary. We chose to visit the Seattle Aquarium, MoPop, and the Woodland Park Zoo. I definitely plan on getting this again and trying out the different attractions!
Fast efficient effective way to see Seattle sites
Best value to see the top 3 tourist destinations! The pass saved us hundreds of dollars for the group of us.
Seattle CityPASS is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 10487.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Full fil very very nice Very very nice for using CityPASS we have use for first time
Date published: 2026-07-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Highly recommended! Highly recommended - the attractions are very worth it and the pass gives you significant savings vs. purchasing tickets individually. Savings of almost 50% (based on my experience).
Date published: 2026-07-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Seattle by City Pass to Space Needle and sights. City Pass was wonderful and easy to buy and use. We saw spectacular views of the Space Needle, Chihuli. Science museum. Super easy to use. I prebooked and made sure I was there on time. There were so many choices. But staying only 2 days, we easily used the pass. - A wonderful way to see Seattle. Will book again. They also offered the aquarium, boat tour, and a few others.
Date published: 2026-07-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My son and I really saved memories. My son is 15 and I promised him to visit Boeing Factory a couple years ago. I searched what we could do after visiting the factory and ended up purchasing the CityPass tickets. It is absolutely worth for value and you can make plans about the other experiences. CityPass already a good plan and some small additions make your trip to Seattle admirable.
Date published: 2026-07-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great pre-cruise option for Seattle I spent three days in Seattle prior to our cruise to Alaska and decided to used the CityPASS to get tickets for five attractions. My children and I enjoyed the ease of navigating the city to the attractions and using the tickets from the app. We never had to stand in line anywhere to purchase tickets. I will use this again on future travels.
Date published: 2026-07-08
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All images courtesy of Sky View Observatory