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Volunteer Park Water Tower Landmark ·$

The view of downtown Seattle from atop the historic Volunteer Park Water Tower is an experience in itself. Build in 1906 CE, the Water Tower stands an overall elevation of 520 foot (158.5 meters), making it the highest point on Capitol Hill. As you reach up the tower, there are benches to rest your tired muscles. The tower has windows with bars on them, however it does not hinder the view. It is a must-visit to capture the best view of the Space Needle.

Website: seattle.gov

Phone: (206) 684-4555

Cross Streets: Between E Highland Dr and E Galer St/E Highland Dr

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  • Sun 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

1247 15th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112 ·2274.15 mi

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Melanie B. 05/12/26

I really enjoyed coming here, and I'm convinced that arriving right at sunset (aka golden hour) made the experience even better! The lighting truly added to the beauty of the scenery Parking was...

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Nadine C. 09/21/25

Landmark in Seattle, Washington... The Volunteer Park Water Tower was 106 steps up... Inside the tower... It was chilly in the morning and I was by myself. Haha! It was quiet and deserted. I...

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Bradley L. 07/06/26

Fun little tower with a view of Seattle. The views are 360 but you need to still move between windows. The views slightly obstructed by some bars. I enjoyed my trip here, as it was a quick stop...

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BayArea Consumer S. 03/28/26

This was a fun find...climb up the spiral staircase to get peek-a-boo views of Seattle.

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Emily T. 04/26/24

A nice view from the spot and some really interesting history and facts inside about the Water Tower. I came on a rainy day with my partner and we made a date of it checking out the conservatory...

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