14 Best Ferris Wheels Around the World
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Take That, Eiffel Tower!
Chicago, Illinois
When George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. created the first (and only "official") Ferris wheel for the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893, it was America's response to the (then) new Eiffel Tower. Who knew that today this hallmark in American history would spread around the globe and remain a favorite amusement to people of all ages and nationalities? Keep reading to see how far observation wheels have come in the 125 years since the world has known them.
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