Name: Water Tower Observation Deck
Address: Water Tower, 1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, United States, Seattle
Telephone: +12066844075

This historic water tower offers a spiral staircase to the top, with benches & interpretive boards.

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#4 of 5 Observation decks in Seattle

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

2.7 km from the center of Seattle

Rating breakdown

5 ★70%
4 ★21%
3 ★7%
2 ★2%
1 ★0%

Water Tower, 1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, United States

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+1 206-684-4075

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Water Tower Observation Deck?: Water Tower Observation Deck is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 223 reviews.
How does Water Tower Observation Deck rank in Seattle?: Water Tower Observation Deck is #4 of 5 Observation decks in Seattle by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Water Tower Observation Deck located?: Water Tower, 1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, United States — 2.7 km from the center of Seattle.
How can I contact Water Tower Observation Deck?: Phone: +1 206-684-4075 · Website: seattle.gov

Reviews (8)

Randy Hillebrand 2023 Jul 08

You can see some of Seattle from up here, but not a lot.

Benjamin Bahmann 2023 May 08

The Water Tower Observation Deck is on the top of the Water Tower in the Volunteer Park in Seattle. You have to walk up a lot of stairs that are going up there in a spiral around the Tower. There are two entrances an if you are up there is information about Seattle as well as the Tower in the walls. You can see a lot of the city through the windows, but the windows are barred so you can take good photos with a smartphone Kamera, but the lookout is kind of blocked.

Kevin White 2023 Apr 24

Worth the climb up the stairs. Great views.

Cirrus Sanofi 2022 Nov 16

Simple, good-looking, historical landmark is the attraction of the park and observation tower at the same time. Admission is free, there are two entrances from two sides, but you have to “climb up” there. You can find there various information and interesting things on the top.

Cassie Huff 2022 Jun 29

Unique gem! This place was worth the climb. Top of the tower is 520 feet above sea level. There are 106 steps from the base of the tower to the observation deck.

Nate Chamberlain 2022 May 20

Wow, this hidden gem in Volunteer Park is worth a visit. My partner and I visited from out of town and stumbled upon the water tower while on a walk around the park. We then made our way up the winding stairs to a spectacular view of the local area, including a glimpse of the Space Needle.

Ryan 2022 Apr 27

There was this sense of child like wonder as I climbed up the stairs. I started running up them because was very excited to see the top, and while climbing up the tower I could feel this cool breeze coming down the steps. While you're at the top you have the most magnificent view. It really is a must see and wish there was more towers like this for people's enjoyment.