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Visit the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington

Description:Take a tour of Space Needle in Seattle, Washington, which is an iconic symbol of Seattle and the most distinctive part of its skyline. Famous across the country, the Space Needle was built for the 1962 World Fair. This 605 foot tower stands apart from other tall downtown Seattle buildings for an unobstructed view. Its shape is a combination of two different designs: a flying saucer and a tethered balloon. (1:03)

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