More than 100,000 parts went into Ferris’ wheel, notably an 89,320-pound axle that had to be hoisted onto two towers 140 feet in the air. Launched on June 21, 1893, it was a glorious success.

DALLAS -- Dallas could be getting another towering Ferris wheel-type attraction in an effort to boost downtown tourism. Dallas County commissioners on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to a 174 ...

The history of Ferris wheels 05:51. For many, summer fun means thrill rides rule that soar, swirl, and defy gravity. But if you need a break from holding your breath, there's one attraction that ...

There is free parking near the Ferris wheel, including a lot under Interstate 35 and a small lot at the intersection of Jefferson and West 25th streets. KC Wheel is seen at Pennway Point district ...

The once 60-foot-tall Ferris wheel was a Times Square staple for years, but it now serves a very different purpose When Toys “R” Us closed the doors of its flagship store in New York’s Times ...

The plan is to move the Ferris wheel to Fisherman's Wharf in a matter of weeks and have it open by November 10, before the start of the APEC economic forum.

Karyn Wilder, a vice president and general manager with Icon Experiences — which runs KC Wheel and other Ferris wheels in St. Louis and Washington, D.C. — says they’ve already sold hundreds of tickets ...

Old Sacramento’s towering Ferris wheel will soon make way for a new Indigenous-themed play space for children, part of a multimillion-dollar revamping of the historic blocks approved by city ...

At its meeting Thursday evening, the Santa Cruz Planning Commission will consider the construction of a new 68 foot high Ferris wheel at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, called the “Chance Whe… ...

More than 100,000 parts went into Ferris’ wheel, notably an 89,320-pound axle that had to be hoisted onto two towers 140 feet in the air. Launched on June 21, 1893, it was a glorious success.