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Ferris Wheel Travel: Mapping the Biggest and the Best

Where: 380 Santa Monica Pier [map], Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
February 20, 2008 at 11:19 AM | by pbb | 2 Comments

Earlier this month, we told you about the Singapore Flyer, the super Ferris wheel that's now the world's biggest. But height alone doesn't make an awesome ride, or at least that's what they're hoping at Pacific Park in Santa Monica.

Starting May 8, workers will put in a new, high-tech wheel with all sorts of wild lighting effects. (Think LED hearts for V-Day, an American flag for Independence Day, a wreath for Christmas.) The new 90-foot ride should be ready in time for the unofficial start of summer on Memorial Day.

Given how hot the Ferris wheel competition is getting worldwide, we figured we better map out your best options. If your top trips are all about getting high, here's where to go.

Related Stories:
· New Ferris Wheel at Santa Monica Pier [LAT Deal Blog]
· Pacific Park [Official Site]
· Ferris Wheels of the World Map [Jaunted]

[Photo: vgm8383]



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  1. markj

    Jaunted

    Very Cool...

    memorial day in Santa Monica?  I am quickly becoming addicted to these giant wheels.
    February 20, 2008 at 3:29 PM
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  1. NathanMidgley

    Jaunted Member

    No Riesenrad?

    Not only is it in The Third Man, its name also means 'giant wheel' in German.

    It's in the Prater funfair in Vienna. Get it on the map!

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riesenrad

    February 29, 2008 at 5:00 AM
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