You may be on a business trip, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself. Between meetings and events, there is plenty to visit and explore. If you manage to get a whole day off, you can even explore some of the surrounding natural areas and nearby towns.
Space Needle
One of the most iconic sites in Seattle is the Space Needle, and for a good reason. This architectural masterpiece was built for the 1962 World’s Fair. It is 605 feet tall. The elevator can get you from the ground floor to the observation level in as little as 43 seconds. The elevator is entirely glass, and the viewing levels have displays of Dale Chihuly’s “forever glass” with a revolving glass floor so you can really take in every sight.
While inside, you can learn more about the history of the Space Needle, including how it was designed and the napkin doodle that first brought the building to life.
At the observation deck, you can see beautiful and breathtaking views of the city, Elliott Bay,…
