The most iconic spot of all, a trip to the top is a must whether you live here or are just visiting. See the sights of the city like never before from the Loupe, the Needle's rotating glass floor and snap a selfie on the skyrisers to remember your time in the clouds.

Jet City's most recognizable structure is the Space Needle, which was built for the 1962 World's Fair, and drew its design from the popular preconceived notion of a flying saucer. It will cost you a pretty penny to ascend the Needle's dizzying heights, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime requirement! Not as required, but certainly worth the extra expense, is a meal at the Sky City Restaurant, which revolves as you eat, giving you a 360° view of Seattle.

No first-timer’s trip to Seattle would be complete without visiting the city’s most famous landmark. Built in 1962 for the Seattle World’s Fair, the Space Needle is a 605ft (184m) tower with a flying-saucer-shaped observation deck at the top, complete with unparalleled views of the city and Puget Sound. On clear days, you can see Mount Rainier, Washington State’s tallest mountain, and beyond.

Originally constructed to be part of the 1962 World's Fair, this Seattle landmark is arguably the most iconic. Not only does the attraction provide exceptional panoramic views of downtown, but also of the Puget Sound, the Cascades and Olympic Mountains. Feeling brave? The Space Needle is also home to the world's first revolving glass floor.