Seattle Great Wheel, Seattle

Name: Seattle Great Wheel
Address: Seattle, United States
Telephone: +1 206-623-8607

#82 among attractions in Seattle

Ferris wheel, Theme park, Amusement park, View point

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Facts and practical information

The Seattle Great Wheel is a 53-meter tall giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. At an overall height of 175 feet, it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States when it opened in June 2012. ()

Alternative names: Height: 175 ftCoordinates: 47°36'22"N, 122°20'35"W

Address

Seattle United States

Contact

+1 206-623-8607

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Day trips

Seattle Great Wheel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Aquarium, Westlake Center, Pike Place Chowder.

~1130 ftNE
Spacious home for modern and historic work
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Seattle Art Museum, colloquially known as SAM, stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and artistic exploration. This esteemed museum, which opened its doors to the public in 1933, has since become a pivotal...
~440 ftN
Sea life plus an underwater viewing dome
Seattle Aquarium, Seattle
3 min walk • The Seattle Aquarium is a vibrant marine conservation center nestled on the picturesque waterfront of Seattle, United States. Opened in 1977, this public aquarium serves as a window to the diverse underwater world of the Pacific Northwest and beyond, offering visitors...
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westlake Center, Seattle
13 min walk • Westlake Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, stands as a modern beacon for shoppers and urban explorers alike. This multi-level shopping center, with its glass-encased facade, offers a diverse array of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment...
~1250 ftN
Fish market, Shopping
Pike Place Chowder, Seattle
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's historic Pike Place Market is Pike Place Chowder, a culinary gem that has become a must-visit destination for seafood aficionados. This renowned eatery has carved out a niche for itself by serving up some of the best chowders in the...
~1470 ftSE
Bridge
Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle
8 min walk • The Alaskan Way Viaduct, an elevated section of State Route 99 in Seattle, United States, was a notable feature of the city's waterfront for over six decades. This double-decked highway bridge played a critical role in the transportation infrastructure of Seattle...
~1480 ftN
Park, View point
Victor Steinbrueck Park, Seattle
8 min walk • Victor Steinbrueck Park is a 0.8 acre park in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States, located just northwest of Pike Place Market overlooking Elliott Bay.
~1630 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
8 min walk • Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It features two auditoria, the S.
0.5 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
12 min walk • The 5th Avenue Theatre is a landmark theatre building located in Seattle, Washington. It has hosted a variety of theatre productions and motion pictures since it opened in 1926.
~410 ftNE
Park, Piers and boardwalks, Waterfront
Seattle Waterfront, Seattle
2 min walk • Waterfront Park is a public park on the Central Waterfront, Downtown, Seattle, Washington, USA. Designed by the Bumgardner Partnership and consultants, it was constructed on the site of the former Schwabacher Wharf.
~1290 ftNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
The Showbox, Seattle
7 min walk • The Showbox is a music venue in Seattle, Washington. It has been owned by AEG Live since 2007.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Moore Theatre, Seattle
10 min walk • Moore Theatre is an 1,800-seat performing arts venue in Seattle, Washington, United States, located two blocks away from Pike Place Market at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Virginia Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Seattle Great Wheel open?

Seattle Great Wheel is open:

Monday 11 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 10 pm
Thursday 11 am - 10 pm
Friday 11 am - 12 am
Saturday 10 am - 12 am
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Seattle Great Wheel?

Nearby attractions include Pier 57, Seattle (2 min walk), Seattle Waterfront, Seattle (2 min walk), Seattle Aquarium, Seattle (3 min walk), Central Waterfront, Seattle (4 min walk).

How to get to Seattle Great Wheel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Seattle Great Wheel:

Ferry

Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (4 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (9 min walk)

Bus

2nd Ave & Pike St • Lines: 113, 121, 122, 123, 143, 157, 162, 177, 178, 190, 29, 37 (7 min walk)
2nd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 111, 114, 212, 214, 216, 217, 218, 219, 402, 405, 410, 412, 413, 415, 416, 417, 421, 422, 424, 425, 435, 550, 554, 594 (9 min walk)

Light rail

University Street • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)
Westlake • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (10 min walk)
3rd Ave & Virginia St • Lines: 1, 13, 2, 3, 4 (12 min walk)

Train

Westlake Center (13 min walk)
Seattle King Street (22 min walk)

Tram

Pacific Place • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (14 min walk)
Occidental Mall • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (17 min walk)