Seattle Great Wheel
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Seattle Great Wheel

Photo: Ron Clausen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The wheel operates on the Seattle waterfront. Passengers ride in enclosed gondolas that offer sights of the city skyline, ferries, and mountains. Clear weather improves distant views toward the Olympic range.

On day 1 of Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria in 7 Days

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.

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