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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

Similar to the millennial mega-ferris wheel in London, SkyWheel is almost 19 stories tall, with 42 air-conditioned gondolas and no lap bars.

Address:
N. Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
Directions:
On N. Ocean Blvd between 12th Ave. N. and Mr. Joe White Ave. (11th Ave. N.).
Hours:
Daily 10 am - 1 am (hours vary seasonally) (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
843-839-9200
Admission:
Admission
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SkyWheel Myrtle Beach.

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

You are here, you are in Myrtle Beach -- of course you should take this ride. Fabulous views. Comfortable spacious gondola with AC. Enjoy!

[Roadtrip18, 09/30/2021]

Skywheel.

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

Beautiful at night - you can see everything! Air-conditioned too!

[erica, 06/26/2021]

Skywheel view.

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

Really beautiful view from the Skywheel. Personally believe it's decently priced (especially compared to everything else).

[sam k, 03/11/2016]

Skywheel.

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

I'm scared of heights so I can't tell you about the view from up in the SkyWheel, but it looks good from the beach.

[Jessica Hilvitz, 08/07/2012]

Skywheel.

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

A giant ferris wheel, the "London Eye," was built in England as part of its Year 2000 celebration. Its continuing success prompted several U.S. cities to plan similar Big Wheels -- Myrtle Beach is the first to actually build one. "SkyWheel" is almost 19 stories tall, with 42 air-conditioned gondolas and no lap bars. The wheel, which cost a reported $12 million, is covered with a million color-sequenced LEDs that create light shows after dark. All the shape-shifting lights and dizzying heights might be too much, so every gondola has laid-back Classic Rock piped into it.

[RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 05/24/2011]

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