Good to know
- Tickets
- Vary by time; purchase online or at the pier.
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes including the wait and ride.
- Best time
- Sunset on clear days.
- Getting there
- Pier 57 on the waterfront, reached by bus or on foot from downtown Seattle.
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Seattle Great Wheel questions
How tall is the Seattle Great Wheel?
It stands 175 feet tall and extends out over the end of Pier 57.
How long does a ride on the Seattle Great Wheel last?
A ride is usually three rotations and lasts about 12 to 20 minutes.
Can you see Mount Rainier from the Seattle Great Wheel?
Yes on clear days. The mountain appears to the southeast when visibility allows.
