Ferris wheels have been popular since George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., a 33-year-old engineer, designed one for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. More than a century later, we still ...

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 lets you catch it: The Ferris wheel, a ...

Is a bridge in northern Indiana built from the ruins of the very first Ferris wheel? In 1893, Chicago was hoping to make an attraction that would surpass the Eiffel Tower's success at the Paris ...

South Korea’s capital is adding another feature to its skyline in 2027 – the “Seoul Ring,” a 180-meter (591-foot) spokeless Ferris wheel. The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced the ...

It orbited above the Jersey Shore for nearly a century, offering tourists and locals a unique view of the ocean and boardwalk. Now the 74-foot high ferris wheel from the defunct Palace Amusements park ...

For the first time in its more than 150-year history, this Pennsylvania zoo is adding a feature that will give guests a bird’s-eye view of not only its holiday show but also America’s 250th birthday ...