Space Needle Closes Until April 1, Citing Coronavirus Outbreak

SEATTLE, WA — One of Seattle's most popular tourist destinations closed Friday and will remain shut down through the end of the month. The Space Needle announced the closure Thursday night in an online post:

"Consistent with the guidance we've received from Governor Inslee and Mayor Durkan, the Space Needle has made the decision to suspend operations from Friday, March 13th through Tuesday, March 31st for precautionary reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic."

Anyone with questions can contact the Space Needle at 206-905-2100 or e-mail them at guestservices@spaceneedle.com.

The Space Needle's closure follows a directive from Inslee earlier Thursday, ordering the mandatory closure of all schools in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Inslee's order was expanded statewide Friday afternoon, along with the ban on large public gatherings. Seattle Public Libraries will close all locations at 6 p.m. Friday, with plans to reopen April 13 at the earliest.