One of the major things people do when they come to Seattle is go to the
Space Needle. But, with a ticket price of $19 per person that can get spendy. Not to mention, Thomas and I have been up there a few times already. A friend suggested that we try the
Smith Tower some time. Tickets are normally only $7.50 a person and we were able to get a buy-one-get-one free groupon. Score! Hugely different from the Space Needle. The views are different though. You still see Seattle from above, but you really do see different parts.
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| This is the Smith Tower from the ground. |
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You ride a fun elevator that you can see through to all the floors, all the way up!
And with a personal attendant as well. |
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| There are office's on all the floors going up, but the observation deck was stunning. |
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| You can see the shadow of the Smith Tower to the left. I just love little nooks of cities. |
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| You are completely enclosed the entire way around the building which is helpful for those who are afraid of heights. |
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| Like this guy. Thomas HATES heights, and yet he continues to go with me. That is love. |
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| A birds eye view of the stadiums. |
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| When you look toward the water you see the Ferris wheel, but upon closer inspection through the bars at the end of the walkway, you can see the Space Needle! |
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| Love this city. |
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| The large group of trees on the bottom left is Pioneer Square. During the summer they have concerts down there. |
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| This is the top of the Smith Tower, looking up. |
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| And compared to all the other HUGE buildings in the world. |
Overall, definitely satisfied. I would not replace the Space Needle with this, because that is an experience all in itself, but I definitely thing that it is some place to visit and see a different view of the city for a great price! And really, any excuse to go on a date, right?
