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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 10580.
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Super Seattle Stop! CityPass was a great choice for my group. We visited more sights in Seattle than were originally planned. The pass was a very good value.
Date published: 2026-10-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Seattle CityPASS great value and easy to use We used Seattle CityPASS for 5 attractions (valid 9 days). It covered the main sights we wanted to see (Space Needle - go for sunset drink on revolving floor), Chihuly (wonderful), Aquarium and Argosy Cruises (really worth paying extra to go on the 2 hour docks cruise vs the one hour already included in the PASS). MOPOP had hardly any content - shows were in transition. Pacific Science Centre is no longer included but you get a discount. App was very easy to use.
Date published: 2026-10-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome The CityPASS experience was awesome! It gave me a fantastic tour of the best of Seattle.
Date published: 2026-10-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good set of attractions Satisfied with the city pass. Got to see the 5 attraction in seattle for one purchase. This is wasy to use when you download the app and you can choose your time. We save more money as compared to going to the destination seperately. Thank you city pass :)
Date published: 2026-10-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from brilliant ! i used my CityPASS in Seattle and had a brilliant time. Especially loved the Chihuly Glass & Gardens- so wonderful!
Date published: 2026-10-04
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All images courtesy of Sky View Observatory