Smith Tower
Completed in 1914, it was once the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. Ride a vintage elevator to the 35th-floor observation deck, which has a Chinese Room.
Smith Tower was built in 1914 and stands about 148 meters tall. It was once the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. The 35th-floor observation deck retains its 'Chinese Room,' which contains a 'wishing chair' said to bring marriage within a year to anyone who sits in it. A circular terrace offers 360-degree views of downtown, the harbor and Mount Rainier. A special feature is the brass antique elevator, still operated by hand by an elevator operator. The observation level also has a bar themed on Prohibition. Observation deck tickets cost about $25. The tower is in Pioneer Square and can be combined with the Underground Tour.
Opening hours
10:00–21:00 (seasonally adjusted)
Nearby sights
- Pioneer Square & Underground Tour
- Sky View Observatory (Columbia Center)
- Seattle Central Library
- Seattle Art Museum
- Seattle Waterfront & Great Wheel
- Chinatown–International District
- Pike Place Market
- Starbucks Reserve Roastery