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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 10433.
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Works but with little issues Works fine, but you have to log out and back in multiple times to get your tickets to show up
Date published: 2026-03-29
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Double check closing times!! I used citypass for their multi activities bundle to pay for it all in one place. Citypass told me how long most people like to stay at each place, but didn't disclose when they close. To fit all activities in, we had to do 3 things each of our 2 days. With scheduling, we picked times based on the length of how long we should stay at each place and still get everything done. I clicked on the time in the choices that would let us see everything and it never alerted me to closing times or anything. The aquarium closed 1 hour after we go there even though it recommended 3 hours. The glass garden closed 1.5 hours after we got there but it was supposed to take 2+. The space Needle closed 1.5 hours earlier than when our time frame said. It was very frustrating and disappointing.
Date published: 2026-03-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from True definition of tourism Great savings. Great options. Worker and rescheduled due to weather without any issues. No questions asked. Simplicity at its best. Thank you City Pass. God bless your company.
Date published: 2026-03-26
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Super trip Had a rainy/snowy mid-March with 2 teens. We did the Needle, MOPOP, the Aquarium, the Zoo and the Science Museum. Excellent value and gave us a nicely varied itinerary. Something for everyone.
Date published: 2026-03-26
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Good for planners I purchased a CityPASS for a friend visiting from Japan, expecting good savings and convenience. While it includes popular attractions, you can only choose 5 out of 7, which felt a bit limiting. Also, many spots require advance reservations, and sticking to fixed time slots made our trip feel more rushed than relaxed. Good for planners, but less ideal if you prefer flexibility.
Date published: 2026-03-22
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All images courtesy of Sky View Observatory