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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.
This was my first time on a ferris wheel and I had such a fun time! My colleagues and purposefully dined at The Fisherman Restaurant because it was directly next to this Seattle Great Wheel so... Read more
Since we had time to kill, we decided to get on the Great Wheel. It was $18 per person and it goes around 3-4 times. Definitely worth experiencing if you have the time. If you get lucky with the... Read more
Cool activity to do if you want to kill some time. Tickets are $20 per adult. The ride is pretty short so I think it's a bit overpriced but totally worth it if you're visiting and want to catch... Read more
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The Seattle Great Wheel
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- Sun - Thu: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Fri, Sat: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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