Sights visible include the White House and Capitol, the National Mall, Arlington Cemetery, City of Alexandria, Prince George’s County and the lush parklands throughout the DC-Maryland-Virginia region.
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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 all the things to do at National Harbor – a sophisticated yet family-friendly adventure for all ages.
- Size: 180 Feet Tall (diameter of the 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)
- 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.
- Manufacturer: Chance Rides, Wichita, Kansas
- Architect: Brown, Craig Turner, Baltimore, Maryland
- Construction Manager / General Contractor: Cianbro
- Opened: May 23, 2014.
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