Seattle Center is a popular tourist destination and civic center on the northern end of downtown Seattle.
Originally the site of the 1960 Seattle World's Fair, the facility is still home to the world famous Space Needle, along with several arenas, museums, and other attractions.
A quick monorail ride from the heart of downtown, the Center is the cultural hub of downtown Seattle.
A short bus or monorail ride from the Alaska cruise terminals, it is also a wonderful place to visit while awaiting an Alaskan cruise.
The facility is home to several museums, including the Pacific Science Center, the Children's Museum, and the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame.
The complex is also houses McCaw Hall, which is home to the Seattle Opera and the Pacific Northwest Ballet.
KeyArena, home to the Supersonics, is also located on the site. The arena also hosts several minor league teams and numerous shows and concerts.
Center House, formerly an armory, now contains a food court and also is the location of the Center House Theater, which is home to the Book-It Repertory and the Theatre Seattle Shakespeare Company.
There is much to see and do here for people of all ages, not the least of which is the famous Space Needle.
Seattle Center is a must-see for anyone visiting Seattle for the first time. Its museums, restaurants, and shops provide days of entertainment for the whole family.
