The Space Needle is a must-see attraction in Seattle. It was built in in 1962 in honor of the World's Fair and stands over 600 feet tall. The Space Needle has a rotating restaurant at the very top and an observation deck that provides visitors with a 360-degree view of the city. As of 2010, the observation deck hours are Sunday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until midnight. Admission prices as of September 2010 are $16 (adults 14 to 64), $14 (seniors 65+), $8 (children 4 to 13) and free to children under 3 years old. Discounts are offered for military personnel and their families with ID.
Space Needle
400 Broad St.
Seattle, WA 98109
206-905-2100
spaceneedle.com
The Woodland Park Zoo has a wide variety of animals as well as interactive activities, which include feeding penguins and snakes. The zoo has strollers available as well as a picnic area, food concessions and a gift shop. The zoo is wheelchair accessible. Woodland Park Zoo hours as of September 2010 are daily from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m during the summer and the admission price is $10.50 (adults 13 to 64), $7.50 (children 3 to 12) and free for children 2 years old and under. It is recommended that you check the website or telephone the zoo for open hours during the fall and winter months.
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103
206-684-4800
zoo.org
Tillicum Village on Blake Island is approximately eight miles from the Seattle Central Waterfront. This day trip lasts for four hours and begins with a 45-minute boat ride through Argosy Cruises. Upon arrival at the Island, enjoy a buffet dinner and entertainment, which is included with the price of the cruise. Following dinner and the performance, visitors have the opportunity to take a self-guided tour of Tillicum Village. Visitors can view as well as purchase artwork created by the locals or take a walk along the beach and through the forest trails. Admission prices as of September 2010 are $79.95 (adults 13 to 64), $72.95 (seniors 65+), $30 (children 5 to 12) and free for children 4 years old and under. You are required to book the cruise a minimum of four days in advance. Trips booked at least one month in advance receive an early-booking discount of $16 off of adult tickets and a $9 discount off of senior tickets. If interested in only going to Blake Island, without having the dinner buffet and performance, roundtrip tickets can be purchased for $40 per person. Hours for all cruises to Blake Island vary according to season.
Blake Island/Tillicum Village
2992 South West Avalon Way
Seattle, WA 98126
206-623-1445
tillicumvillage.com
