Seattle Great Wheel, Seattle

Address 1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101-2013 Map, Tel 206-623-8607 Call, Website

The Great Wheel's cabins are all fully enclosed, making it a good option even with young kids. Ride times vary, but you can expect to ride for 10-20 minutes (3 full revolutions). Plan to leave your stroller and any food or drinks on the ground - they're not allowed onboard.

Note that the ticket line can be long, so you may want to consider purchasing tickets in advance.

The Seattle Aquarium is part of the CityPASS joint ticketing system, an Admission Pass to 6 Seattle attractions a savings of 43% at CityPASS. that also lets you skip the ticketing line.