The Seattle Great Wheel - Pier 57, Seattle WA
Posted by: petendot
N 47° 36.378 W 122° 20.531
10T E 549442 N 5272753
A new ferris wheel, opened in June 2012, that gives a 200 ft. view of Seattle's waterfront.
Waymark Code: WMFFAC
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2012
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The new wheel is located on Pier 57 of Seattle's waterfront. It has 42 enclosed gondolas that have heating and air conditioning so it can be ridden all year round. At the farthest point, the gondolas are 40 feet out over the water. The views are spectacular - the Puget Sound, Seattle skyline and mountains are visible on clear days.
Height - 200 feet
Number of Gondolas - 42 climate controlled
Capacity - 8 persons per gondola
Diameter - 175 feet
Opened - June 29, 2012
Length of Ride - 12 minutes.
Cost - Adults $13.00, Seniors #11.00 Children under 12 $8.50