It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through these Ferris wheels around the world with us.
Take a ride on the 394-foot-tall Tianjin Eye in Tianjin, China, to see the city and Hai River from unparalleled heights. Electrically powered, a single rotation takes 30 minutes and is one of the best ways to experience the northeastern city. © Thatree Charoenpornpimongul | Dreamstime.com
When Cosmo Clock 21 first opened in 1992 in Yokohama, Japan, it was the world’s tallest Ferris wheel at 353 feet. While it no longer holds this record, this spectacular attraction remains an icon, featured in the film Godzilla vs. Mothra. The wheel lies in the Minato Mirai 21 district. © Akarat Duangkhong | Dreamstime.com
At Old Port of Montreal in Québec, La Grande roue de Montréal is a relatively new Ferris wheel erected to celebrate the city’s 375th anniversary in 2017. The 200-foot-tall wheel is climate-controlled, allowing for year-round operations. At the top, riders will see 360-degree views of the city. © Meunierd | Dreamstime.com
Wiener Riesenrad is a 212-foot-tall Ferris wheel at the entrance of Prater amusement park in Vienna, Austria. One of the city’s most popular attractions, the historic wheel was built in 1897 and was the world’s tallest extant Ferris wheel between 1920 and 1985. © Empire331 | Dreamstime.com
Where can you find the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel? None other than Santa Monica Pier in California. See the Southern California coastline like never before from the wheel, which travels 130 feet into the air. © Jo Ann Snover | Dreamstime.com
Opened in 2008, Singapore Flyer is the second-tallest Ferris wheel in the world. A whopping 541 feet tall, this wheel boasts spacious, air-conditioned capsules capable of holding up to 28 passengers per capsule. © Leung Cho Pan | Dreamstime.com
On River Thames is The London Eye, a cantilevered observation wheel attracting more than 3 million visitors each year. The 443-foot-tall wheel first opened in 2000 and, unlike taller Ferris wheels, is supported solely by an A-frame on one side. Each air-conditioned capsule can hold 32 passengers, offering views of the great city. © Pajda83 | Dreamstime.com
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