Ferris wheels were invented around the 17th century in Bulgaria, but there have been manuscripts that evidence their presence in other countries much before this time. These pleasure wheels anyways provide mixed feelings of fun, scare and romance among different people. Do you get goose bumps when you ride a Ferris wheel or you feel some fun and entertainment by riding on it? If you anyways like the experience of going up to touch the skyline on these gigantic wheels, here are some of the most amazing and delightful Ferris wheels that can offer you a memorable lifetime experience.
London Eye, London
If you want the view of the city of London from all angles, then you should definitely go on a ride on London Eye. With more than three million tourists taking a spin in glass spheres every year, London Eye is probably the world’s most famous Ferris wheel. Each of the wheel’s spheres can give a great view from high above the Thames River to nearly 28 people. You can imagine its overall capacity! However, looking at the crowds coming here to take a ride, you may also do an advance booking of a private capsule.
Wonder Wheel, Brooklyn, New York
Since 1920, people have been crazily coming to take a ride in this eccentric Ferris wheel. Twenty four carriages in this wheel keep rocking with a slide toward the center axel and then back to the rim while the wheel turns. The Wonder Wheel has always been a great attraction at the Dino’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. One of its replicas is also present at Disneyland’s California Adventure Park at the west coast.
Bog O, Tokyo
You usually find Ferris wheels with a center axel that makes them large and heavy. Built at the Tokyo Dome City theme park, this Ferris wheel called Bog O is the first giant wheel that operates without a center axel. This is greatly displayed to the visitors when they take a ride in the Thunder Dolphin roller coaster that literally zooms through this wheel’s hollow space in the center. Thus, if you too want to take an experience of this roller coaster along with the Ferris wheel, then plan a trip to Tokyo and especially visit the Dome City theme park.
Singapore Flyer, Singapore
Do you want a safe and pleasant ride in an amazing Ferris wheel? If yes, then ride on the feng shui-approved Singapore Flyer. This gigantic wheel beats all others by at least 16 feet as it is 541 feet in height. While the wheel completes its full rotation within half an hour, you can wonderfully take an imaginary plunge into the stunning views of the city skyline, marina and beautiful Indonesian islands. As the feng shui experts recommended the wheel to be run into the opposite direction, it was made to spin clockwise unlike its anticlockwise spin before 2008.
Navy Pier Ferris Wheel, Chicago
In 1893 after the World Fair got over, the original Ferris wheel was done away with. But, it was replaced by a smaller replica that still acts as a big attraction for tourists coming to Navy Pier. While the original wheel could carry more than 2,000 people, the one running currently can carry only 240 people. Despite its lower capacity and comparatively smaller size, this wheel is a famous ride among people. The wheel is run all through the year for everybody’s enjoyment.
Pacific Wheel, Santa Monica, California
If you are an eco-conscious individual, you would surely love the concept of the Pacific Wheel. This is the one and only Ferris wheel in the world that is fully run on solar power. Its original was sold in 2008 but the one currently running is based on the same design and concept, as well as located at the same place. About 160,000 LED lights that save on a lot of energy cover this wheel. At the nighttime, you can get a fantastic view of front waters, as well as the amazing light show. So, pack your bags to reach Santa Monica if you really love a cool and adventurous ride on the Ferris wheel.
Roue de Paris
Are you waiting for a great Ferris wheel to be present at your location? Then, your wait might get over with this transportable Ferris wheel called Roue de Paris. It debuted in Paris but later went on to England, Amsterdam, Bangkok and Belgium too. Being the world’s largest Ferris wheel that can be transported, Roue de Paris can be built at a new location in just 72 hours. It is as easy to deconstruct it as to build it. There are only 60 hours required to deconstruct this wheel and carry it to another place. As it is about to move to its new location, you never know when you could also get an easy fun ride in this gigantic Ferris wheel without visiting another country!