SEATTLE — As the Space Needle has evolved over the past 60 years since its inception, so have the views from the top of an ever-changing city that's now become one of the tech capitals of the world.

I used to hate the Space Needle. Back when the Sonics (remember them?) were an NBA playoff team in the ’90s, Seattle’s skyline was about as generic as you could get.

That's been the main attraction at Seattle's iconic Space Needle for pretty much all of its 52-year. ... No techie toy is going to beat the Needle’s unobstructed view of our city on a summer day.

The 605-foot-tall Space Needle is still ‘absolutely safe to visit’ despite a video revealing a crack in the Seattle ...

A photo showing the Space Needle and the view beyond in Seattle, May, 2025. The Space Needle recently underwent a major redesign to re-establish the city's iconic landmark as an observation tower.

The Space Needle is getting doubly cool. Visitors to the iconic Seattle tower can now ride to the top in a double-decker, floor-to-ceiling glass elevator — the first of its kind in North America ...

The most recognized symbol of Seattle has gotten an experience overhaul, and locals may want to consider scheduling another visit. Last month, the Space Needle introduced a new interactive element ...