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Seattle Great Wheel

Seattle Great Wheel, WA

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The Seattle Great Wheel is a 53-meter tall giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. At an overall height of 175 feet, it was the … See more

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Spectacular view of Hudson Bay and Seattle

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Jan 13, 2023
The Seattle Great Wheel was cool, but with my fear of heights, doing it once was enough. The view (we went at night) were incredible, but the feeling of movement made me anxious. My family really wan… Full review by dctravel
Jan 11, 2023
We rode this at night. Only complaint is it was raining, so the views weren’t as great because of the water on the windows. Nothing no one can do about that. We were told we would go around three tim… Full review by BrianMaryAdventures
Jan 10, 2023
Sure it’s a tourist trap and you get better views from the needle but this is great fun (except for my wife who was anxious about the height) If you’re a first time tourist to Seattle as we were (fr… Full review by marso501
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Let's Go for a Spin
The Seattle Great Wheel was built in less than a year, but its story goes back much further than that. Seattle businessman Hal Griffith had envisioned a Ferris wheel in the city for nearly 30 years, but it wasn't until he realized he could build one on his own pier that his dream became a reality.The Seattle Great Wheel opened to the public on June 29, 2012. Since then, it has become an icon of the city and a destination for tourists and locals alike.
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Orange Summer Sunsets
The giant Ferris wheel on Seattle's waterfront is a fairly new addition to the skyline—but a hard one to miss. It's located on the end of a pier that juts into Elliott Bay, so once on board, it feels like each rotation might just dip into the water. But this is no thrill ride, even on the glass-bottomed VIP gondola that includes leather seats and a chance to skip the sometimes-lengthy line. Go at sunset for the most picturesque view across Puget Sound and back on the dimming cityscape, and watch as the nighttime lights go on—green and blue when the Seahawks are playing, naturally.
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Right on the Hudson Bay
Seattle has a variety of ways to enjoy its modern cityscape and one of them is the recently opened Seattle Great Wheel. It has s a giant Ferris wheel ride situated right on the Hudson Bay! It was designed to help with the local economy but it's a treat for locals and visitors alike. With a seat in the little gondolas, you can have a spectacular view of Hudson Bay and Seattle during the day. And the sea of city lights at night! 20 minutes of flying through the skies at a comfortable speed are sure to offer numerous picture-perfect moments along the ride. Definitely a one time visit at the least with the family because this place is also kid-friendly. VIP tickets with leather seating and glass flooring of the gondolas, take the experience up a notch. Don't forget the camera to take pictures you will treasure!
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Wonderful Views of Downtown Seattle
Seattle's newest waterfront attraction is this grand Ferris wheel featuring closed, climate-controlled cars that can each seat up to 6 adults. During your 15- minute ride you'll enjoy wonderful views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, West Seattle, and the surrounding scenery. At night, the wheel dazzles with colored lighting. The Seattle Great Wheel is located on Pier 57.
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A Grand Panorama of the City
The views from Seattle’s 175-foot-high Ferris wheel more than compensate for its corniness. From the top you’ll enjoy a grand panorama of the city, the Pacific Ocean and—if you’re lucky—the Olympic Mountains. The Seattle Great Wheel, on Pier 57, is one of the largest of its kind anywhere in North America and gondolas are fully enclosed for rain-or-shine rides. For an enhanced experience, visit on a Friday or a Saturday evening—when the wheel runs until midnight—and ask for the VIP carriage: a pimped-out glass-floored gondola with four leather bucket seats and a stereo system; perks include champagne, photo booth snaps and a personal escort to the front of the line.
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Draws Visitors to View the City
At 53 m tall, Seattle Great Wheel draws visitors to view the city. One ride takes you around the giant Ferris wheel three times, giving you ample opportunity to spot Mt. Rainier and Puget Sound in the distance, and to enjoy the sights below. Each gondola seats up to eight people, but each group receives a private gondola. One luxury gondola sports leather seats, a stereo system, and a glass floor for all-around views. Put Seattle Great Wheel into our Seattle tour site to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Seattle.
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