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Columbia Center

Seattle, Italy

Columbia Center

This observatory sits on the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center, the 2nd tallest building on the West Coast and the tallest public observation deck on the West Coast, sitting 932 feet (284.2 meters) above the ground and more than 330 feet taller than the Space Needle. Great views are offered from the

top and some people claim the view is better from here than from the Space Needle. Another advantage over the Space Needle is that this building isn't well known as a tourist attraction, so there's usually little to no line to get to the top. Tickets are available for purchase online or on the 73rd floor. There is a new cafe in the observation deck serving sandwiches and drinks (including beer and wine) and a food court at the bottom of the Columbia Center.

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