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Space Needle is located in Downtown Seattle, an area widely regarded as walkable and business-friendly. Unique for its university setting, this locale has a number of tantalizing choices for dining, drinking, and sipping a cup of coffee. You can experience some local theater, or enjoy the natural beauty of the parks. Staying at a hotel near Space Needle makes it easy to explore all of the attractions in the greater Seattle area.

More to see near Space Needle

In addition to visiting Space Needle, enjoy the other activities and attractions in Downtown Seattle. Popular activities in the area include shopping and attending sporting events. Some top local attractions include the museums, theaters, and university.

You'll find the great outdoors at parks like Denny Park, Waterfall Garden Park, and Cal Anderson Park. At Grandview Forest Park, take some time to really appreciate nature. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to Pacific Place, Westlake Center, and Pike Place Market. Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66, CenturyLink Field, or Key Arena will provide yet another welcomed diversion.

You can buy tickets to live performances at 5th Avenue Theater, Seattle Paramount Theatre, and Benaroya Hall. For cultural attractions, head to Showbox at the Market, Seattle Art Museum, and Frye Art Museum. Some landmarks that can't be missed include Original Starbucks, Seattle Great Wheel, and Saint James Cathedral. Take a tour of campus around Seattle Central Community College, Seattle University, or Seattle Pacific University.

Hours of family fun are waiting at Market Theater Gum Wall, Seattle Aquarium, and Center for Wooden Boats. A few of the most popular sights in the area include Space Needle, Columbia Center, and Experience Music Project Museum. Tillicum Village, Chapel of Saint Ignatius, and Smith Tower will also leave an impression.

Getting to Space Needle

Arrive at the Kenmore, WA (KEH-Kenmore Air Harbor) airport, and then travel 10.8 miles (17.3 km) to Downtown Seattle to see Space Needle. At 11.7 miles (18.8 km), Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.) is the next closest airport. If you want to take public transport, the closest metro station is Westlake Station. Westlake Ave Hub Station and University Street Station are also nearby. You can come by train, getting off at Seattle King Street Station.