Unique and beautiful building with an engaging history - Patrick is an informative and enthusiastic guide. He had great answers to all our questions. It was great to learn so much of the history of this remarkable building.

Vintage Seattle - Absolutely lovely views of sunset from the Observatory Bar. Neat museum to wander through first. The elevators are stunning. Excellent cocktails and food. If you love vintage, you will love this!

Smith Tower Tour guided by Richard - Richard led a great tour exploring the history and architecture, and lore, of the Smith Tower. We did this right after the underground tour, and the two tied together. Highly recommend doing the underground followed by the Smith Tower tour, it give a cool perspecitve on a lot of the history of Seattle, evolution of architecture and infrastructure, and the people who were part of it.

Loved it - lawyer.traveler.dreamer for more footage of our experience. Treat yourself to a solo date with a view at the Smith Tower! This isn't just a skyscraper; it's a piece of history. Built back in 1914, Seattle’s first skyscraper and one of the oldest in the U.S. still holds all its charm with vintage elevators and stunning art-deco interiors. Head up to the Observatory Bar, and you'll understand why this building, once the tallest west of the Mississippi, is so special. The 360° view makes sunset feel like pure magic! Order a cocktail and a small bite, sink into that golden-hour glow, and toast to a century of Seattle skyline stories. This is a must-do for anyone looking for a unique and memorable Seattle experience. 🥂💫

Historic Smith Tower — just a 6-minute drive south of Moritis Shin Dentistry of Seattle, offering incredible 360° views - After my visit to Moritis Shin Dentistry of Seattle, we decided to check out Smith Tower, just a short 6-minute drive south — and it was such a fun experience! This is one of Seattle’s true gems, full of history and character. The old manual elevators, the vintage décor, and that 360° observatory view make it a must-see. I especially loved how you can spot everything from Mt. Rainier to Elliott Bay. We grabbed a cocktail at the bar on top and enjoyed one of the best panoramic views in the city. Definitely worth a visit if you’re nearby!

English tea - A moment of relaxation and an incredible view, a perfect moment to discover and share with friends, family or lovers.

Seattle’s Original Skyscraper with a Story to Tell - This was actually my second time visiting the Smith Tower, but it was my boyfriend’s first and since he’s already been up the Space Needle, I wanted to show him that this historic spot also offers some seriously cool views of Seattle. What’s even more impressive is that at one point, Smith Tower was actually the tallest skyscraper in the West! One thing I love about this place is how well they’ve preserved its old-school charm, especially the elevators. They still have an operator who manually controls the lift, and there’s even a display of the original green Otis elevator motor in the lobby, the same kind that powered the elevators for over a century! The operator told us there’s a tenant who lives above the observatory, which blew my mind. The rent was originally a whopping $17,000 a month, but the tenant apparently negotiated down to $14,000 since there’s no A/C up there. Talk about living in style with a historic discount! Once you reach the top, there’s a bar where you can grab a cocktail and enjoy the view. As you walk around the observatory deck, there are plaques pointing out different Seattle landmarks, so you can easily spot everything from Mt. Rainier to Lumen Field and Lake Washington. It makes the 360 deg view even more interactive and helps you appreciate just how much of the city you can see from up there. Pro tip: They don’t open until noon, so if you’re planning to go early, you’ll end up waiting downstairs. Otherwise, grab a drink, take your time, and soak in one of the best vintage views Seattle has to offer.

Smith A+ Viator F - We paid $22 for a ticket that was offered for $10 at the booth. Buy local. Smith Tower was great though.

Great views with a little history. - Great value and great views! The building in itself is pretty cool. There is a small exhibit giving some history. Once you get to the top floor, you enter to a lounge/bar area, then you exit to the view area and it’s quite breathtaking. You can see it all from there, even MT Rainier. It’s amazing and what a great price!

Great view, indifferent service - It's a little pricey for an elevator ride up. The small exhibits on the ground floors are imaginatively set up and not overwhelming - give a glimpse of Seattle during Prohibition. The view from the observation deck that goes all around the top floor is great - the walkway is covered from the rain, but open all around so that it can be chilly. The restaurant is over-priced. Our server would not help my daughter find a mock-tail and did not put in our food order, so it never came. The other server was enthusiastic and took multiple pictures of my daughter and I.