Holiday visits to the Space Needle beginning November 19

The Space Needle and Bartell Drugs launch their "Rocket to the Top of the Space Needle" promotion with an exclusive offer for free visits to the holiday-themed Space Needle Observation Deck starting November 19.

While supplies last, Bartell Drugs is offering vouchers for one free adult or up to two free youth tickets (vouchers valid with purchase of one adult observation deck ticket). The vouchers will be available at all 58 Bartell Drugs locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties.

Visitors with vouchers can take in the sky-high views from Observation Deck through December 30. Holiday festivities begin November 23, including appearances by "Seattle's Coolest Santa." For information visit www.spaceneedle.com.

Seattle-based, family-owned Bartell Drugs is helping to spotlight the milestone 50th anniversary of the Space Needle--an enduring symbol of Seattle's skyline-through a variety of community-focused promotions and events throughout the celebration. For more information on Bartell Drugs and locations, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

About Bartell Drugs

Seattle-based Bartell Drugs owns and operates 58 stores throughout King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Family-owned since 1890, it is the oldest family-owned drugstore chain in the United States.

About the Space Needle

The Space Needle is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2012. Built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle has become the number one attraction in the Pacific Northwest, with over one million visitors each year. Along with SkyCity, the world's first revolving restaurant, the Space Needle is now recognized as the global icon for the City of Seattle. For more information on the Space Needle, visit

www.spaceneedle.com.