Seattle Center — Local services in Seattle

I just love that there's a monorail! I'm so glad they've kept this bit of expo history, plus it's a solid way for tourists to get from the city center attractions (Space Needle, MoPop, Chihuly, Pacific Science Center, etc.) to the Pike Place Market attractions (market shopping & dining, Seattle Aquarium, Miner's Landing/Great Wheel, Seattle Art Museum, etc.) And it's just charming. It even goes right through the side of the Frank Gehry-designed MoPop museum.

Price are currently $7 round trip or $3.50 one-way. One end is behind the Chihuly museum and the other end is in Westlake Shopping center (like a mall), which is only about a 10-15 minute walk to Pike...

Like most of the reviewers already pointed out, it was built in 1962 and it kinda kept the spirit.

There are two trains (I never saw them run simultaneously), red and blue, that run every ten minutes (the ride takes about 2min). The ones departing from Convention Center are usually more crowded than the ones leaving from below the Space Needle.

It's convenient if you don't have to go far since it only has two stops (but then again you can walk that distance in less than 15min). Other than that it's just a tourist attraction. Try it, once is enough.

And I really dislike the fact that they only accept cash (I know it's a relic, but this could really...

The Seattle Center Monorail stands as a must-ride attraction, seamlessly blending history with modern convenience. Originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, it remains an iconic symbol of Seattle's innovation and progress.

Whisking passengers on a swift journey between two stations - downtown Seattle and the Seattle Center - the monorail offers an efficient means of transportation but also a glimpse into the city's past. As one of the few remaining examples of futuristic design from the World's Fair era, riding the monorail feels like stepping back in time while enjoying a forward-looking mode of transit that's definitely current and much...