The Seattle Great Wheel is a giant Ferris wheel located on Pier 57 on the banks of Puget Sound in Seattle, Washington, United States. With an overall height of 175 feet (53.3 m), it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the west coast of the United States when it opened on June 29, 2012. The Seattle Great Wheel has 42 climate-controlled gondolas, each able to carry up to eight passengers, giving a maximum capacity of 252. The 12-minute ride extends 40 feet (12 m) out over Elliott Bay.
From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Great_Wheel
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