8The Seattle Space Needle, Washington
Located in Seattle Center, this observation tower is an iconic landmark of the popular Pacific Northwest. Originally built for the 1962 World Fair, it is 138 feet in width and towers a full 605 feet into the sky. Here you can enjoy a meal 500 feet in the air at the well-known Sky City Restaurant. The observation deck 20 feet above it rotates to offer guests great panoramic views of the city, the mountains, and the nearby bay. It includes 25 individual lightning rods to keep it safe from lightning strikes too.
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