"The Space Needle, that famous flying saucer on a stick, is Seattle’s Eiffel Tower—it looks like the future as imagined by a bygone age, yet somehow remains the city’s most enduring icon. But truth be told, the Jetsons-esque structure has failed to retain the popularity of its Parisian counterpart. Newer attractions like the nine-acre Olympic Sculpture Park, dotted with large-scale beauties by the likes of Alexander Calder and Richard Serra, have lured sightseers away from the 56-year-old tower. And in an age of food-savvy travelers, its campy revolving restaurant can’t compete with James Beard–approved eateries in nearby neighborhoods Belltown and Queen Anne."
