SPACE NEEDLE
The Space Needle is a tower in Seattle, Washington. It is a symbol of Seattle and a major landmark. It is located at the Seattle Center and was built for the 1962 World Fair. It stands at 605 ft (184m) at its highest point. It features an observation deck at 520 ft. and a rotating restaurant with a gift shop. Visitors can reach the top of the Space Needle via elevators that travel at 10 miles per hour. The trip takes 43 seconds and some tourists wait in hour-long lines in order to ascend to the top of the tower that culminates with a breathtaking view of the city of Seattle.
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