Exploring Seattle Center

Seattle Center is home to a variety of attractions, festivals, and other events which take place year-round. The summer is Seattle Center's busiest season, as tourists and residents converge upon the campus to partake of its many enticements.One of the most appealing draws at the center is the International Fountain, located in the heart of the Seattle Center Campus. Children, adults, and even pets can enjoy the refreshing spray of the exuberant jets. The fountain is a delight not only for the eyes, but the ears as well, as music from around the world can be heard in accompaniment to the fountain's mist.

The Space Needle is one of Seattle's most well-known attractions. Built in 1961 for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle was designed with a "Century 21/ Space Age" theme, from the detail of the structure to the colors chosen for the exterior.

Atop the Space Needle sits a revolving restaurant along with a 360 degree observation deck. Visitors who purchase tickets to the Needle can take a ride up to the top in the elevator, which travels at a speed of ten miles per hour. Tickets begin at $16.00 for adults, with discounts available for children, seniors, and military personnel. The Space Needle has become a beloved symbol of Seattle, and can be seen from most points within the city. It stands at 605 feet and is located near the east entry to the Seattle Center campus.

While Seattle Center is the home of the city's famous Space Needle, this towering symbol of the city is but one of many activities and attractions that the Seattle Center campus has to offer. Near the east entry to the Seattle Center campus, just steps from the Space Needle, lies the Peace Garden, filled with many types of flowers and plant life which change with the seasons.
The Peace Garden was created by Seattle Center staff in 1996 with the theme of peace and reflection in mind. It includes a peace pole as well as a conflict resolution table, which highlight the garden's theme.
Seattle Center lies in the heart of the city, and is bordered by the Belltown and Queen Anne neighborhoods. The campus is accessible via car or public transportation, specifically, the 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, or 16 bus.