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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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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.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from All in one bundle for your first Seattle trip Great value. I liked the ease of scheduling reservations on the app and easily pulling up the tickets.
Date published: 2026-05-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing What an amazing deal and experience. All the attractions I visited were outstanding. I recommend the City pass.
Date published: 2026-05-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolutely Buy This Pass! I bought 4 CityPASS's for our visit to Seattle prior to a cruise to Alaska. I'm so glad I did! It saved us money and helped us decide which attractions to go to while we were there, keeping us on a time-table so we could see a lot in the few days we had. Our group chose a 5 attraction CityPASS and we took the Arogsy Cruises Harbor Tour which was lovely and provided a great photo opportunity of the city, then we walked around Pike Place Market and got lunch, and ended the day with a trip to the newly renovated Seattle Aquarium. Our 2nd day we used the pass to visit The Space Needle, then had some lunch inside the Armory building, then onto the Chihuly Garden and Glass (absolutely beautiful!!), then our last stop of the day was to the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP). All three of these attractions are within walking distance of each other. The first 4 attractions require a reservation, so don't forget to make one. The MOPOP did not. Wonderful days and truly exhausting for us (we're in our mid to late 60's), but totally worth it!! Definitely recommend the CityPASS!
Date published: 2026-05-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great cost savings and experience! We had a smooth and great experience using Seattle CityPASS! It was perfect for our trip needs and gave us a great cost savings for our trip plan.
Date published: 2026-05-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great buy CiryPASS purchased! Great choice of venues and good price. Easy to change dates & times. Can’t wait to use it
Date published: 2026-05-17
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All images courtesy of Sky View Observatory