Take to the skies for fun times, big adventures and unforgettable sights. Whether you climb aboard a Ferris wheel for classic carnival-style fun, or you hop into an observation wheel’s capsule to experience 360-degree views of the area below, you’re sure to have a memorable experience. Start dreaming of your next fun-filled vacation with our picks for seven famous Ferris wheels you’ll want to ride round, and round and round again.
Spin through the stars in Dallas, Texas As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas—and the Texas Star Ferris wheel is no exception. At 212 feet tall, it was once the highest wheel in North America until it was dethroned in 1985. By day it may appear to be an ordinary, if very large, attraction. But by night—thanks to lights—this cool Ferris wheel comes alive with, you guessed it, a giant star pattern.
Take in views in every direction of Orlando, Florida Reach new heights on the East Coast’s tallest observational wheel. From Florida’s Orlando Eye, which climbs 400 feet, you’ll spend 23 minutes on top of the world. This famous Ferris wheel’s 30 capsules offer 360-degree views of central Florida—on a clear day, keep an eye out for Cape Canaveral. Don’t worry, the capsules are air-conditioned for hot summer days.
See three different states at once Rising from the Potomac River waterfront, the Capital Wheel is one of Maryland’s National Harbor attractions. From 180 feet up, catch a glimpse of historic sites like the Washington Monument and the National Cathedral. Because of this famous Ferris wheel’s unique location, you’ll get views of Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Photo Credits: Kaveh Sardari Photo courtesy of NationalHarbor.com
