Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center

"100% worth the cost of admission. Another item checked off on my first trip to Seattle. Mt Rainier wasn't visible, but I still got some great shots. The mountains as a backdrop against the city is gorgeous. Plus, you get to look "down" on the Space Needle. How awesome is that?"

"From the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center the views are amazing! If the highest view is what you’re looking for you come here without a doubt. On your way up the elevator your ears will pop don’t worry, the elevation is the cause and well worth it. Great 360 view from the highest point in the city! Go see the space needle but coming look at the space needle from here is a must."

"It's a Must Do Experience, well worth the $20 ticket. What a fast non-stop elevator ride to the 73rd floor. I was impressed by the Expansive windows, 360° view, You will literally look down at the Space Needle some 300 feet below. And be able to see all of Seattle, Elliott Bay, The Cascade and Olympic mountains, Bellevue, Mt Baker, and of course Mt Rainier in the background."

"This is an incredible place to get a 360° view of Seattle, including Mount Rainier (if it’s out)! When I was in Seattle in October for a conference, I asked the locals where one of the best places was to view Mount Rainier, and this is one of the places that was recommended. The locals were right! You’d think this was just a typical skyscraper in a big city, but the 73rd floor is where this “secret” is kept. You can spend a lot of time here just looking at the sights, or you can have a drink (there’s a bar here) and relax. They also sell a small amount of souvenirs, but I think your pictures will be the best souvenirs here. This is also a great place to bring a date if they’ve never been, and a place to watch the sun set. I highly recommend! I bought tickets in advance online (highly recommend). And I visited on a weekday (Wednesday), so I didn’t have to wait in any lines. Your results may vary, especially on the weekend!"

"Cool views all around. The lounge up there makes yummy cocktails. Wasn't busy on a Thursday in September. Didn't induce my vertigo too bad. Was nicely stable being that high. Friendly staff, easy to get tickets and catch the elevator. Was warned about the ear popping a bunch as we cruised up on the elevator. Was glad we did it!"