The Seattle Space Needle is an icon of the pacific northwest. It was originally built for the 1962 “World’s Fair” which drew over 2.3 million visitors. During the fair it was estimated that 20,000 people used its elevators each day.  When it was completed it was the tallest building west of the Mississippi; although, it no longer can claim that tittle the Space Needle is still a very impressive example of architecture. The Space Needle sports a 360 degree sky walk that enables visitors to obtain a commanding view of the Seattle area. The Needle also has a world famous restaurant that slowly rotates as visitors dine. When I was much younger I had the opportunity to visit the iconic building and it has left a lasting impression. Seattle is a great city to travel to and the Space Needle only adds to that experience.