Guide to the Space Needle, Washington
Everything the RV Renter Needs to Know
Everything the RV Renter Needs to Know
Considered to be an icon of Seattle, Washington, the Space Needle is one of the most iconic structures in the entire western U.S. If you’re RVing the great state of Washington in a rented RV, then you absolutely need to spend a day at the Space Needle and check out all that Seattle has to offer.
The Space Needle is a structure that is an important piece of Seattle and Washington’s history, and it continues to be an important spot today. There’s a lot to love about this unique destination, so let’s dive in.
The number one reason to visit the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington, is to check out the amazing views you can see from the top of the tower. There’s floor to ceiling glass on the upper level giving you an undisturbed view of the city and the surrounding area.
The lower level, known as the loupe is the world’s first and only rotating glass floor. Yep, you’ll be walking on glass over the city. This means you can look right down into the city you’re standing above! There are also glass benches you can sit on if you’re feet get tired.
The Space Needle is a perfect place for you and your family to get plenty of photos. While it’s a well-known selfie spot, there are also professional photographers on-site. A welcome photo is included with your tickets and can be instantly shared on social media, but there are also other photo opportunities, including the Skyhigh Selfie area and the Zoomie, which is a zooming video selfie.
The city of Seattle and the surrounding area is one of the most beautiful and unique places in the U.S. The city has flourished for years, and it continues to be a vibrant and inviting place to visitors of all kinds.
While the Space Needle is a must-see, the rest of the city is worth exploring, too. If you’re planning on camping near Seattle and checking out the Space Needle for a day also make room in your schedule for doing some other things in the city.
Lake Pleasant RV Park is one of the best options. It’s located in Bothell, Washington, and is only about 30 minutes from downtown Seattle. The campground offers plenty of full hookup campsites with numerous pull-through sites. There’s also Wi-Fi, cable, a lake for fishing, a recreation hall, playground, and more.
A little further out than the campground listed above, Blue Sky RV Park is located near the Tiger Mountain State Forest and is still a reasonable drive from Seattle. The park is family owned and operated. It features large and level paved sites that are full hookup campsites with room for slideouts. Most of them are pull-through campsites. All of them offer Wi-Fi and cable and there’s restrooms and shower facilities at the campground, too. There’s also coined laundry, a clubhouse, a gazebo for picnics, and more. This is a nice getaway that’s only about 20 miles east of Seattle.
Vasa Park Resort is one of the closest RV parks near the Space Needle and is an option that you should seriously consider. The campground offers full hookup campsites for RVers. Amenities include Wi-Fi, lake and beach access, water slides and diving boards, laundry facilities, shower and bathroom facilities, a concession stand, fire pits, sports courts, and a playground.
With mountain views and river frontage, you might think that Thunderbird RV Resort is nowhere near Seattle, but it’s really not that far. An under an hour-long drive will get you to the Space Needle and all that Seattle offers. The resort features full hookup campsites and a long list of amenities, including a clubhouse, spa and hot tub, mini-golf, volleyball, a game room, Wi-Fi, cable, a fishing area, swimming pool, laundry facilities, a playground, and more.
A fantastic place to stay if you’re looking for something only a few minutes from downtown Seattle is Tall Chief RV & Camping Resort. The campground offers plenty of full hookup campsites for RVers. There’s also a clubhouse, restrooms, shower facilities, a dog park, swimming pool, laundry facility, mini-golf, volleyball, Wi-Fi, and a hot tub and spa.
In terms of what’s available at the Space Needle, there’s the Atmos Cafe, which is located on the upper observation level. This restaurant features adult beverages and local cuisine in the form of small plates. There’s also the Loupe Lounge which will be on the lower level of the Space Needle. The menu will be similar to the Atmos Cafe.
There’s remarkably good food in Seattle and it should come as no surprise. With lakes and mountains and the Puget Sound, there’s plenty of places to source local ingredients and that’s what you’ll find in the city.
There’s a bit of everything in Seattle, and it should take no time at all for you to find someplace good to go. You’ll find everything from East African restaurants to Asian food to your standard American fare. There’s also food at seemingly every price point. Your only issue might be choosing from so many options.
The Space Needle is in an area known as Lower Queen Anne, and there are plenty of good places to go. Visitors often visit Queen Anne Beerhall but Toulouse Petit is also a popular choice and features French-Creole cuisine. It’s the self-proclaimed most-visited neighborhood restaurant and lounge in all of Seattle.
No matter where you choose to dine or stay in your rented RV, we’re sure you’ll enjoy your time in Seattle and the experience of exploring the Space Tower.