9 Shockingly Beautiful Urban Viewpoints in Seattle, Seattle, Washington

Seattle, a city of hills, has no shortage of vantage points. This concrete jungle contains a mix of popular urban and green spaces for one to catch a bird鈥檚 eye view of the forever-changing city. Thanks to Amazon, our skyline is beginning to look like Vancouver. Regardless of your thoughts, there are still plenty of beautiful viewpoints to marvel at the urban landscape. Here are my favorite viewpoints in Seattle.

Most travelers visit the Space Needle. This steel, alien-spaceship-shaped needle is one of the most beloved landmarks in Seattle. And the views atop are one of the best in town. The observation deck features a panoramic view of the city. Make reservations to dine at the Space Needle鈥檚 restaurant. Here, you鈥檒l wine and dine while the restaurant rotates, offering visitors the panoramic view right from the comfort of their dining table.

Smith Tower is Seattle鈥檚 iconic, and most historic, observatory. Visiting Smith Tower is hit or miss amidst tourists. People either know about the observation deck or have never heard of the building. Pre-book a ticket to visit the 360-degree view observation deck and indulge in a bit of prohibition at the legendary observation bar. This is one of the most historic buildings in Seattle and is more affordable than the Space Needle. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: 9 Shockingly Beautiful Urban Viewpoints in Seattle
Guide Location: USA » Seattle
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Kovar
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Space Needle Observation Deck
Smith Tower
Kerry Park
Lakeview Boulevard
Volunteer Park Water Tower
Gas Works Park
Seacrest Park
Hamilton Viewpoint Park

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