Every city needs a freakishly tall structure with overpriced champagne, right? Well, this is Seattle’s. The space needle was originally constructed to be part of the 1962 World’s Fair and boasts the most incredible views of the city. From here, you can see the Cascades, Olympic Mountains and more, and it’s had several renovations to make it really shine. Now, there are tilting glass walls (called Skyrisers), which make you feel like you’re floating, and a revolving glass floor to make you dizzy. If you worked up a thirst or appetite, grab locally sourced snacks, coffee, beer and wine at the Atmos Café (open 8am–11pm).
If you’re in town for Memorial Day weekend, make sure to stick around the Seattle Center for the Northwest Folklife festival. Also, post renovations, the Loupe Lounge is now open seasonally (only in the fall and spring) and serving cocktails at the world’s first revolving bar.