![]() After a boy drowned in a puddle, and flushing the toilet at high tide became perilous, streets were built up a level – creating a hidden subterranean city below. (except holidays)Īs most Seattleites know, pioneers built the city on tidelands and then realized this wasn’t a very good idea. The best part? It’s open to all ages, so you can sip on a craft cocktail while your kids enjoy Shirley Temples. ![]() Good to Know: On the 35th floor is where you will find the Observatory and Bar-a speakeasy-inspired hangout that pays homeage to the Smith Tower’s rum-running roots and Chinese Room history by serving Prohibition Era–inspired craft cocktails and bites inspired by the roaring 1920s. This awesome tour combines interesting facts and lore-through the past 100 years of the tower’s existence-with bits of humor and intrigue, making it a great experience for any age. To make your journey even more historical, plan to take the Legends of Smith Tower tour before your ride to top. It may not be the tallest in the west, or even in Seattle any more, but it’s an amazing historic building with an amazing visitor experience to match. Built in 1914, Smith Tower was one of the first skyscrapers in the world. Once there, you and your kids can enjoy a 360-degree view of the city from the open-air viewing deck. ![]() Head to the top of what was once the tallest building west of the Missippippi in a historic Otis elevator, hand-operated by a conductor. Photo: Crystal Grace G. via Yelp Can’t-Miss Attractions ![]()
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