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Since its debut in May 2014, The Capital Wheel has become the newest world-class icon of the National Capital area, just like its counterparts in other U.S. cities and around the globe. Be among the first to experience this eagerly-awaited addition to National Harbor – a sophisticated yet family-friendly adventure for all ages.
Size: 180 Feet Tall (diameter of wheel is 165 feet)
Visible from the Top of the Observation Wheel: Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, Alexandria, Prince George’s County Number of Climate-Controlled Gondolas: 42 (including 1 VIP Gondola, National Harbor One)
Maximum Number of Passengers: 336 (8 per Gondola) Price: $15 per ride, $50 per ride in National Harbor One (VIP gondola)
Hours of Operation (estimated): 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., year-round Ride Speed: 1.5 rotations per minute Lighting: 1.6 million LED lights, fully programmable, with a spectrum of 16.7 million colors
Concessions: Wolfgang Puck Catering will operate concessions, and the Observation Wheel will be available for private party rental.
Other Cities with Observation Wheels: London, Seattle, Niagara Falls, Brisbane, Perth, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Malacca Island, Pigeon Forge and Myrtle Beach.
Wire spoked wheel with a quick-release "knockoff" (central wing nut) locking cap, on a red Sunbeam Alpine.
Never thought I would upload a shot that included the date. I have cropped, re-cropped and adjusted this shot many times over the last year...never happy. Then I figured it looked pretty good as is. For the date, oh well, it adds an element to the picture and affirms the memory.
These are the last of my pictures from Wheeler this past year.
March 30, 2018
Wheeler Downtown Kansas City Airport
Seattle's giant ferris wheel is 175 feet high and opened in 2012. Forty two climate controlled gondolas hang from the wheel which extends 40 feet over Elliott Bay in a 12 to 20 minute ride.
Coney Island (I)
Texture courtesy of JoesSistah • ● • Ver en Grande • View on Larger
♪♫ Spinning the Wheel • Blood Sweat and Tears ♫♪
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They say that life is like a ferris wheel with lots of ups and downs, so you have to learn to enjoy the ride. Photo taken in Coquitlam, B.C.