Sky View Observatory
The best first stop on your trip to the Emerald City is Sky View Observatory in Columbia Centre in downtown Seattle. Your whole Pacific Northwest experience—riding the Great Wheel, shopping at Pike Place Market, climbing the Cascades, ferrying to Bainbridge Island, cruising Elliott Bay and investigating the San Juan Islands—can be plotted here.
Sky View Observatory is housed on Columbia Center’s 73rd level. Offering the highest public viewing area in the Pacific Northwest, at 902 feet it is Mt. Rainier, Bellevue, the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Baker, Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, the Space Needle, and the city of Seattle comprise the 360 degree panoramic vista.
Designed by Martin Selig, the 1.5 million square foot Columbia Centre, 76 stories was finished in 1985. Sporting 8,800 windows, 2,100 hydronic heat pumps, 48 lifts and 6 escalators, the building is dressed in smoked tempered glass and Carnelian stone. One of the strongest and safest buildings in the Pacific Northwest, Columbia Centre can resist earthquake and hurricane force winds because to the many technical advancements needed for such a massive project—viscoelastic dampers and triangle shaped bracing.
ELEVATE. EXPERIENCE. EXPLORE.
No Other View Truly Captures The Beauty of the Seattle Area
Riding the Great Wheel, shopping in Pike Place Market, trekking the Cascades, ferrying to Bainbridge Island, cruising Elliott Bay, investigating the San Juan Islands, and so much more all be mapped out from their incomparable view.
On the 73rd level of Columbia Centre sits Sky View Observatory. Rising to 902 feet, it provides the highest public viewing area in the whole Pacific Northwest. Mount Rainier, Bellevue, the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Baker, Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, the Space Needle, and the city of Seattle and beyond are fully on show in the 360 degree panoramic picture. Come see them at Sky View Observatory today; there is really no better approach to appreciate the splendour of the Seattle region.
Relax at the Sky View Café & Bar
Dine at the Sky View Café & Bar which is now open during the observatory hours and closes half an hour before the observatory closes. This high café has a great view and is perfect for a small meal or a drink. The Sky View Café & Bar has a relaxing environment and a great view of the skyline whether one is taking a short rest from the sight seeing or not. This is a good opportunity not to miss an interesting event for the improvement of your trip from this perspective.
EVENTS AT SKY VIEW OBSERVATORY
PRIVATE EVENTS
Bring your event to the top of Seattle! Providing a distinctive and spectacular environment, Sky View Observatory is the ideal host for your next event. Whether you are organising a business conference, a personal celebration, or a unique event, their breathtaking views and elegant atmosphere will help your event to be very unforgettable. Sky View Observatory guarantees a remarkable experience for you and your guests with customisable event packages, first-rate service, and panoramic views of Seattle’s famous skyline. Celebrate your unique events in fashion and forge lifelong memories far above the city.
EVERY EVENT IS SPECIAL, BUT YOURS SHOULD BE UNIQUE!
See their Events Department to begin organising your next event at Sky View Observatory. They have choices to fit your needs whether it’s Happy Hour groups, semi-exclusive parties, or leasing the entire observatory especially for your business or organisation. What sets them apart? An event 902′-above Seattle with amazing views. With their capacity for up to three hundred guests, they provide a great experience and priceless memories. Their adaptable event packages are meant to match your budget so that your event is as unique as it is special. These days, time is flying by, hence avoid allowing your event date to be booked! Get in touch right now to help them to design a remarkable event.
GROUP EXPERIENCES
Pie In The Sky
Make your field trip unforgettable and WOW your students with their Pie in the Sky program! Starting at $28 per student, these packages offer an exciting blend of education and fun. Each package includes admission to Sky View Observatory, 14″ pizzas (one included for every six tickets purchased, with additional pizzas available for an extra charge), and a choice of cheese or pepperoni. Beverage options include Pepsi product fountain sodas, juices, or water. Plus, a dedicated sales manager will ensure easy planning and memorable experiences for your group at Sky View Observatory.
Bring Your School/Youth Groups to the Highest Observation Deck in Seattle
Come to Sky View Observatory with your school or youth group and make your group visit extraordinary. To give your campers a breathtaking view of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, take them 902 feet above the city. Sky View Observatory is an experience that will enlighten and inspire you whether you are on a field trip, a scout expedition, a camp adventure or a church group visit. As members of SYTA (Student and Youth Travel Association), they ensure that young guests are provided with safe and enjoyable travel experiences.
Discover Unmatched Views at Sky View Observatory!
It is recommended to make your booking early to be able to witness beautiful sceneries that are breathtaking. The Sky View Observatory gives you a unique point of view that will make you feel on top of the world whether you are planning to capture great photos, enjoy a beautiful sunset, or have a family outing. Hurry up; book your tickets now and take your experience in the city to new heights!