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Volunteer Park Water Tower

Scenic Lookout

Capitol Hill, Seattle

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"107 steps: great workout and a scenic view of Seattle at the top!"(6 Tips)
"Great exercise walking and up and down the stairs!"(5 Tips)
"Great 360 views of Seattle and Bellevue"(4 Tips)
"... the Space Needle, climb the water tower stairs to a stellar view!..."(4 Tips)

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Toby LorencJune 4, 2015
Hike the steps for 360 views. Windows have grates which make pics a little tough however but that's what you get for FREE!
Ekaterina NDecember 11, 2017
There is an informative exhibit on the walls of the water Tower about Olmsted brothers, creators of Central Park created Volunteer Park - a magical gem of Seattle.
Pelin Güvenç KefelJanuary 31, 2020
Once you’re up the steep steps you are rewarded with an awesome 360 view of seattle and lake washington and if you’re lucky on a clear day you get to see all the mountains around seattle
Kaede BalazsNovember 14, 2013
If you can't afford the Space Needle, climb the water tower stairs to a stellar view! Next to park is the conservatory with orchids + Bruce and Brandon Lee's graves are close by as well. Fun daytrip!
The ArtificialNovember 27, 2017
…see if the water tower is open. It’s more inviting than it looks from outside and the extra climb is worth the view.…
Shaya LyonAugust 6, 2013
Go up to the top of the tower for several stunning views of the city, each different from the last.
Brian PetersMarch 12, 2010
Go to the top of the "poor mans space needle" to check out the view from the top of the water tower. Don't get freaked out during the long winding staircase to the top. It's worth it.
Zach StockwellOctober 18, 2017
Must see lookout :)
Julie WeaverMay 27, 2018
Beautiful view! Park it breathtaking!
Timothy SmithJanuary 27, 2017
Been here 5+ times
The stair-climb and the view on a beautiful sunny winter day.
Marion DAugust 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
107 steps: great workout and a scenic view of Seattle at the top!
Aeryn SaintJanuary 30, 2014
Fabulous views and who knows who you may find there.... ;)
CrystalJuly 2, 2019
Definitely take the steps to the top.
Mary SAugust 23, 2014
Great 360 views of Seattle and Bellevue
Jeff SavageMarch 28, 2017
Head to the top and watch planes ✈️
Candice CruzDecember 30, 2013
Great view of the city from the top of the water tower.
ᴡ SantosAugust 29, 2015
Cool spot to look at downtown Seattle at night
Gordon WernerAugust 15, 2011
Been here 100+ times
The Poor Man's Space Needle ... excellent views of Seattle ... and only 304 steps to the top
Vanessa SpringfieldMarch 31, 2012
Up up up and you will enjoy a great view. No money just your struggle :p
Christina HMay 27, 2013
Totally worth climbing up all those stairs
Jack ReevesFebruary 6, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Views of the needle from the other side.
Chris GardnerMay 19, 2014
It's a workout going up those stairs.
Vincent RhodesAugust 8, 2013
Great tower to do STEPS workout
AkvileMarch 28, 2011
Great exercise walking and up and down the stairs! Feel the burn! lol
Vincent ChienSeptember 18, 2012
Beware the workout junkies using the stairs.
Desmond ClarkNovember 13, 2013
Great view!
 ℋumorousMarch 13, 2012
It's worth the price of admission...
Jon Masaya EvansApril 9, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Strap on your climbing shoes and do some buildering on the gnarly bricks.
Jana ObscuraMay 27, 2010
Great photo opportunity.
David TrampJuly 29, 2010
107 steps to the top

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