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Smith Tower Observation Deck
The Smith Tower Observation Deck is Seattle's
original and most accessible view! No other observatory puts you
in the middle of the downtown skyline or closer to Seattle's historic
waterfront. The 35th floor, outside, open-air Observation Deck wraps
completely around all four sides of the historic Smith Tower providing
breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic and
Cascade Mountain ranges. Plus, it's the closest view in town of
Safeco Field, the Colman Ferry Terminal, and Pioneer Square.
Access to the Observation Deck and Chinese Room
is via the last manually operated elevators on the west coast. These
brass and copper caged original 1914 elevators depart from a ground
floor recently returned to its original footprint as part of a $28
million restoration. The detailed plaster and woodwork ceiling provides
a colorful backdrop for the 22 larger-than-life Indian heads that
watch over the onyx and marble paneled lobby.
Observation Deck Hours of Operation
- The Observation deck is open year around and
most holidays.
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- April - October
- Daily 10:00 am until sunset*
November
- March- Saturday & Sunday only
10:00 am to 3:30 pm*
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*Except during private
events.
View the current month's
schedule.
Prices
| Adults |
$7.50 |
| Seniors (60+) |
$6.00 |
| Students w/ID |
$6.00 |
| Children age 6-12 |
$5.00 |
| Children 5 and under |
Free |
| Purchase tickets on the 35th floor.
We accept cash, checks, Visa and MasterCard. |
Location/Directions
The Smith Tower
Located at 506 Second Avenue, in the heart of Pioneer Square.
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Directions
Driving Directions: From Interstate
5 (heading North or South) exit at James Street. Head West
(downhill) to Second Avenue. Turn left, we are at the corner
of Second and Yesler. Metered street parking is $1.50 an
hour; numerous pay lots are nearby. We recommend the Butler
Garage, 114 James Street at Second Avenue. (Hours Monday-Saturday,
7am-10pm).
Public
Transit: The Smith Tower is 8 blocks south
of the Pike Place Market in the "Ride Free" zone.
(No fare is required if you board and exit a bus within
the downtown area.) Most buses heading south on 1st, 2nd,
or 3rd avenues will stop at James Street or Yesler Way.
Your bus driver will call the stops by street name, or you
can ask the driver to announce the Smith Tower stop. We
are on Second Avenue between James Street and Yesler Way,
in Pioneer Square.
Walking: The Smith Tower is a short
7-minute walk from downtown. As you face the Pike Place
Market, turn left on First or Second Avenue. Walk 8 blocks
to Yesler Way. We are on the corner of Yesler and Second
Avenue. Second Avenue provides a nice view of some of Seattle's
finest architecture, while First Avenue contains more shops
and galleries.
For Group Rates, operating schedule for specific dates,
and other information, please contact:
Smith Tower Observation Deck
506 Second Avenue, Suite #1021 • Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: (206) 622-4004 • Fax: (206) 622-9357 •
E-mail: info@smithtower.com
Smith Tower Observation
Deck: Overlooking the heart of Downtown Seattle for over
90 years.
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