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Smith Tower
Structure and Historic and Protected Site
Pioneer Square, Seattle
"Order a Rainier while looking at Rainier for a discount!"(4 Tips)
"Chinese Room is AMAZING!!"(2 Tips)
"Take in the beautiful view of Seattle on a nice day for cheap."(15 Tips)
"Got married on the 35th floor back in 2002"(2 Tips)
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HISTORYSeptember 19, 2012Smith Tower, Seattle's first skyscraper, was the brainchild of gun and typewriter manufacturing heir Burns Smith, who planned to build the tallest building outside of New York.
Jessalyn PinneoMay 6, 2018There’s a fun exhibit & the observatory views are great, but I’m not sure it’s worth the full admission price. It’s free if you show same-day tickets for a sporting event - it’s a great time to go!
Karthik RamanJuly 5, 2020Not only great views of Rainier and the Olympics, but also of Pioneer Square and Int'l District. Note the educational signs to learn about the neighborhood. Surprisingly no wait on a Friday afternoon
Robby DelawareJune 28, 2012Very, very much worth a visit. Especially if you've never been. For a small amount of money, you get a ticket to cool observation deck at the top.
- Fritztown JacksonAugust 27, 2017Smith Tower was so cool, it was my absolute favorite thing we did while visiting Seattle! Order a Rainier while looking at Rainier for a discount!
Maureen ElsberrySeptember 11, 2018It's about $12 to travel through the museum up to the viewing deck and whiskey bar at the top - great views of the city.
KristenelleJune 4, 2017Head to the observation deck of this historic building from 1914 for a breathtaking view of the Olympic Ranges and Elliott Bay.
TruthorDare.usNovember 13, 2012We dare you to count the carved Indian heads in the lobby of the Smith Tower Observation Tower, take the antique elevators to the deck and make a wish on the Wishing Chair.
Marion DAugust 8, 2014Take their hundred year old elevator to the 35th floor and enjoy a scenic view of Seattle.
DANIELMay 2, 2014Architecture and interiors are instagram-heaven! Pay the $7.50 and pay the intricate Chinese Room a visit!
GAugust 9, 2014The view is nice and don't forget to visit and sits in the wishing chair for the single ladies.- The place where my life changed. Got married on the 35th floor back in 2002
Doug CaldwellJune 4, 2011Wonderful view, 360° outside walk way. Oldest skyscraper in Seattle. Expensive parking in nearby lots or metered curb side.
- Truc Dao BuiNovember 21, 2010The Chinese Room is AMAZING!! Great authentic decor and wonderful views of the whole city!
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Completed in 1914, Smith Tower was the 4th tallest building in the world. It remained the tallest on the West Coast until the Space Needle was built in 1962.
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