observation wheel
Giant rotating sightseeing
An observation wheel is a large rotating vertical wheel with passenger cabins attached around its rim, designed to give riders elevated views of the surrounding area.
The term is often used interchangeably with Ferris wheel, though observation wheel tends to emphasize sightseeing over amusement: The observation wheel offered stunning views of the London skyline.
Suspended transport cabin
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- hubCentral connection point
- rimCircular outer boundary
- spokesRods connecting hub to rim
axle · rotating · revolving · hubless · engineering · circular · pod · cabin
Unobstructed wide-angle view
- vistaPleasing distant scene
- cityscapeView of urban architecture
- skylineUrban profile against atmosphere
- horizonApparent earth-sky meeting
bird's-eye · aerial · perspective · viewpoint · scenery · overlook · vantage · sweeping
Recreational attraction complex
- touristsTravelers seeing sights
- ticketsDocuments permitting entry
- ridesTravels aboard something
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
funfair · entertainment · queue · recreation · landmark · destination · sightseeing · icon
London Eye
Rotating observation wheel, Thames
gondola
Suspended transport cabin
spokes · axle · rotating · revolving · hubless · engineering · circular · pod · cabin · rotation
panorama
Unobstructed wide-angle view
- vistaPleasing distant scene
- cityscapeView of urban architecture
- skylineUrban profile against atmosphere
horizon · bird's-eye · aerial · perspective · viewpoint · scenery · overlook · vantage · sweeping · expansive
amusement park
Recreational attraction complex
carnival · funfair · entertainment · queue · recreation · landmark · destination · sightseeing · icon · visitors
- vantage pointslookout, overlook, lookout tower, vantage, viewpoint
- sky ridessky ride, gondola ride, cable car, chairlift, aerial tram
observation wheelrollercoaster
Looping amusement track vehicle
roller coaster · thrill ride · drop tower · haunted house · spinning ride
observation, wheel, observe, observer, observed, observing, observable, observant, observance