Chinese Room

Smith Tower Observation Deck

The Smith Tower Observation Deck is Seattle's original and most accessible view! No other observatory puts you in the middle of the downtown skyline or closer to Seattle's historic waterfront. The 35th floor, outside, open-air Observation Deck wraps completely around all four sides of the historic Smith Tower providing breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges. Plus, it's the closest view in town of Safeco Field, the Colman Ferry Terminal, and Pioneer Square.

Access to the Observation Deck and Chinese Room is via the last manually operated elevators on the west coast. These brass and copper caged original 1914 elevators depart from a ground floor recently returned to its original footprint as part of a $28 million restoration. The detailed plaster and woodwork ceiling provides a colorful backdrop for the 22 larger-than-life Indian heads which watch over the onyx and marble paneled lobby.

For pricing and other information visit the Observation Deck page at www.smithtower.com.

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Location

The Smith Tower is located at the northeast corner of Yesler and Second Avenue in the heart of Pioneer Square. From I-5, exit James Street and head west (downhill). Turn left on Second Ave. Map/Directions

For Group Rates, operating schedule for specific dates, and other information, please contact:

Smith Tower Observation Deck
506 Second Avenue, Suite #1021 • Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: (206) 622-4004 • Fax: (206) 622-9357
E-mail: observationdeck@smithtower.com

Parking

In addition to street parking, the Butler Garage (located on the NW corner of 2nd Avenue and James Street) is convenient parking for the Smith Tower.

For historical information and other interesting facts please visit our Smith Tower information page.

Smith Tower Observation Deck: Overlooking the heart of Downtown Seattle for over 90 years.