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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 10480.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing time! So glad we got to pick 3 of the 5 Great choices. We went to zoo, aquarium, harbor tour, chihuly gardens and space needle!! Would love to see wheel on the choices to or add on to the package. Overall great experience june 2026. World cup was in town and we did t know that either!
Date published: 2026-06-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Choice in Travel My experience with CityPASS was wonderful! I flew my father to Seattle to celebrate our very first Father's Day together, and CityPASS made it possible for me to treat him to Seattle's top attractions without breaking the bank. Even though I live here, I had never visited Chihuly Garden and Glass. We were both speechless at the beauty of the artwork. We also enjoyed lunch at the café, which was delicious, and the staff were incredibly welcoming. We had an amazing time at the Space Needle. While my dad enjoyed a drink, I savored some of our famous Rainier cherries as we took in the breathtaking views of the city and surrounding mountains. Our Argosy Harbor Cruise was relaxing, fun, educational, and very family-friendly. I also appreciated that they offer ADA accessibility, making the experience welcoming for everyone. Visiting the Seattle Aquarium was especially memorable because my dad had never been to an aquarium before. Watching the giant Pacific octopus being fed was definitely a highlight! Purchasing CityPASS ended up being one of the best decisions of our trip. For five straight days, we always had something exciting to do, and we created memories we'll both treasure for years to come. I highly recommend CityPASS to anyone visiting Seattle—it offers incredible value and lets you experience so much of what makes the city special.
Date published: 2026-06-27
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Neither great nor terrible Bought the pass for Seattle and it was very handy for three venues on the old Worlds Fair site. Noted that the passes are very difficult to manage if the group is splitting up or attending at different times. Also was complicated to juggle the passes at the gates for entry. Did I save money? I dunno, we skipped some of the options so it might have been easier and even money to go a la carte. Also, was a bummer for the Seattle Art Museum to not be included in the pass.
Date published: 2026-06-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome CityPASS was a great money-saver. We enjoyed all five of the attractions - Space Needle and Aquarium + Museum of Pop Culture, one hour boat tour and Chihuly museum.
Date published: 2026-06-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from No hassle, user friendly and great experiences I like that the pass already includes the space needle and aquarium. Scheduling the additional events was easy and had no issues at each venue using the CityPASS. The city is well aware of this pass and have specific lines for holders. Our first time in Seattle and this pass allowed us to see a lot of great attractions Seattle has to offer.
Date published: 2026-06-22
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