For the first time in the area: a huge Ferris wheel installed in Times Square

Would you like to see the shining billboards of Times Square from the 11th floor? From today - August 25 - everyone has such an opportunity, thanks to the first Ferris wheel in Times Square, writes Secret NYC.

The height of the Ferris wheel is 33,5 meters, about 11 floors. This is a temporary entertainment - the wheel will be located west of Duffy Square on Broadway between West 47th and West 48th Streets from August 25 to September 12.

The Brooklyn Ferris Wheel Entertainment Company itself approached the Times Square Alliance with the idea. Both organizations hope it will attract more tourists and pedestrians to Times Square.

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"This fits perfectly into the Mayor's overall summer campaign, which includes five concerts and a Five Boro Bike Tour," said Alliance President Tom Harris. "We want to give people a wow moment to show them that Times Square is returning to its old life."

Tickets can be purchased at this linkas well as at the ticket offices near the wheel. The ride costs from $ 15 to $ 20 for 9-12 minutes, the wheel is open daily from 12:00 to 24:00.