{"id":3384,"date":"2019-11-28T17:59:17","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T22:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spintheglobe.net\/dir\/?p=3384"},"modified":"2019-12-11T17:07:13","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T22:07:13","slug":"wheelchair-accessible-seattle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spintheglobe.net\/dir\/2019\/11\/28\/wheelchair-accessible-seattle\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Seattle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Before I flew from corner to corner of the country to Washington state, Seattle was one of the few major US citie<\/a>s I hadn’t visited thoroughly. I was there several years ago for speaking engagement, but only spent the night. This time, I had five full days to explore, and although my boys weren’t with me, I kept an eye out for family-friendly adventures since we will be there next summer after going on an Alaska cruise<\/a>. This is one of the two main embarkation ports for Alaska cruises, which are very wheelchair accessible, so it’s a common destination for wheelchair users. I’m glad to report that there are a ton of wheelchair accessible things to do in Seattle, both for grown-ups and for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. The Space Needle. <\/strong>The Space Needle is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and is a treasured Seattle icon. Built for the 1962 World\u2019s Fair\u2014the Century 21 Exposition whose theme was \u201cThe Age of Space\u201d\u2014the tower\u2019s futuristic design was inspired by the idea that the fair needed a structure to symbolize humanity\u2019s Space Age aspirations. Since its grand opening on April 21, 1962, the landmark continues to symbolize the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of Seattle. Located at Seattle Center, the Space Needle stands at 605\u2019 tall and is one of the most photographed structures in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you enter the Space Needle, there will be a ramp leading to the elevators. These will take you to the main observation deck. Ask one of the employees for guidance towards the vertical retracting stair lift because it’s easy to mess \u2014 it looks just like the stairs next to it! It is easily the most amazing stair lift I’ve ever seen. once you get outside to the observation deck, it’s floor to ceiling glass, so you don’t have to worry about being high enough above the ground to get an amazing view. One floor down, you can also access the revolving deck with the glass floor, if you’re feeling brave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n