SKYVIEW Atlanta
SKYVIEW Atlanta
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10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
Located at the South end of Centennial Park in downtown Atlanta, the SkyView Ferris wheel is set up to thrill families from all over the Atlanta Metro area. The wheel is almost 20 stories high with 42 gondolas that will be able to hold up to 6 people. With a view like this, everyone will be wanting a ride. And if you want to ride in style, check out our VIP gondola that gives you all the perks including the wonderful view. Surrounded by many other local favorite attractions of this downtown Centennial Park area, you'll never find yourself looking for something to do. SkyView. You can see Atlanta from here. Hours Sunday - Thursday: 12 PM - 11 PM, Friday: 12 PM - 12 AM, Saturday: 10 AM - 12 AM
Duration: < 1 hour
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- Cy VOrlando, Florida60 contributionsWe were satisfied with our experience. The ferris wheel made 3 quick rotations, then stopped several times on the fourth rotation to unload/load. The views of Centinneal Olympic Park are great, as well as of the surrounding downtown buildings. We used a Groupon deal which included a box of chocolate (and was cheaper than buying 2 regular adult tickets), so I would recommend doing that if it is available. The drawback to the experience is how quick it is over.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 27, 2024
- Jason GBaltimore, Maryland705 contributionsIf you have the time and some money to spare, Skyview is worth checking out since it is definitely fun. As others have said though, the view is a bit limited and there are better views to be found in the city for cheaper. Is nice that they're open late since many of the other attractions in the area close fairly early.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 2, 2024
- Matthew EBoston, Massachusetts11 contributionsIt's a big ferris wheel. If you want to go on a big ferris wheel that overlooks centennial place then this is a big ferris wheel that brings up you 20 stories or so over centennial place. We were on for about 10 minutes which was enough time to enjoy it. The gondolas are air conditioned and very safe. The staff were friendly and helpful. I considered going with the VIP gondola because you can skip the line but when we arrived on a weekend in April there were no long lines and were quickly able to get on. Stop by Philly G's afterwards for an authentic and refreshing Philadelphia water ice!Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 20, 2024
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WilliamWillieWilson
Nashville, TN1,633 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
I was walking through Centennial Olympic Park one afternoon and saw this beautiful Ferris wheel all lit up and calling my name. I’m a sucker for a good Ferris wheel, whether it be the Texas Star® in Dallas or the famous London Eye or the Bailang River Bridge Ferris wheel in Weifang, China. I’ve ridden many of them.
Here’s the problem. All of those offer sweeping panoramas of intriguing scenery. SkyView Atlanta only offers a decent view of the park, but buildings block everything else including Atlanta’s tallest skyscrapers and any sort of distant look at the horizon. It’s just not in a good location.
So you end up spending $18.51 per person to spin around four times, lingering near the top on the fourth circumnavigation, but seeing the same boring views over and over again. It’s really not worth the time nor the money.
Here’s the problem. All of those offer sweeping panoramas of intriguing scenery. SkyView Atlanta only offers a decent view of the park, but buildings block everything else including Atlanta’s tallest skyscrapers and any sort of distant look at the horizon. It’s just not in a good location.
So you end up spending $18.51 per person to spin around four times, lingering near the top on the fourth circumnavigation, but seeing the same boring views over and over again. It’s really not worth the time nor the money.
Written January 2, 2024
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edge8400
Valrico, FL541 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Dropping this rating to make customers aware that there are risks with Skyview's bookings. We were preempted from a ride due to local weather (the ride is required to shut down). Attempts to contact the company for a refund met a dead end (voice mail) and unanswered Messenger msgs. There is no customer service. We tried to wait out the weather with no luck. Total loss of $100+.
Recommend not purchasing online ticket until you are onsite and verify it is operating with no inclement weather nearby.
Recommend not purchasing online ticket until you are onsite and verify it is operating with no inclement weather nearby.
Written July 10, 2021
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Kevin W
Valrico, FL2,243 contributions
Jul 2022
The ride itself was fun. My grandaughter (12 yrs old) was a little frightened at first but she quickly settled down and enjoyed the ride. It made four full circular loops around, moving slowly. You had plenty of opportunity to look outside and take photos.
Yes, just like a cruise ship, they have someone taking staged photos of you. And even though they were expensive ($40 for a pack that includes 3 8x10 and several smaller 4x6 (or 5x7), it was worth having a nice memory of our visit.
Yes, just like a cruise ship, they have someone taking staged photos of you. And even though they were expensive ($40 for a pack that includes 3 8x10 and several smaller 4x6 (or 5x7), it was worth having a nice memory of our visit.
Written July 12, 2022
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pneon99
Thousand Oaks, CA318 contributions
Jun 2021
We actually booked this with a Groupon for the family it cost around $40.00 for 4 which is about the correct price for the experience. Any more and I would be pretty unhappy as it was super short. The skyview goes around about 4 times and has a very nice view of centennial park. However there is a lot of construction going on right now so a lot of the views are obstructed. The car itself was hot not sure if the a/c was broken but it was kind of uncomfortable. Having done a couple of other Ferris wheels like the one in Las Vegas and one in Santa Monica id have to say we were a bit disappointed. If you have no other choice its a unique experience to kill 10 or so minutes.
Written July 13, 2021
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livelife h
Atlanta, GA5,272 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
It goes by pretty fast but you get nice views of the city I definitely suggest doing it during the day instead of at night because you see more of the city. Today was their anniversary so we were able to ride for free. The pictures they take of you are pretty expensive so make sure you take a lot of pictures while you're in the tram.
Written July 17, 2021
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jehenson81
Washington DC, DC25,931 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I know this is a popular ride to go on at night to see the Centennial Olympic park all lit up but I wanted to get some good photos of the park during the daylight. There were only a few other people riding it so I got a pod to myself. It goes around three or four times and takes about ten minutes. I got some really good photos and I enjoyed the ride.
Written October 25, 2023
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April S
Lakewood, CO50 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
I thought the pods would be bigger but they only fit 4 people, luckily when you're a couple they allow you to have the pod to yourself. We went around 8pm so the city lights were beautiful and the Olympic Path lights were easy to see. I almost would have liked to ride it closer to daylight to see the park more clearly but it was still a great experience!
Written October 23, 2022
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RTompkins
Lake City, FL15 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
We wanted to stay in Atlanta to let our 6 year old daughter see a big city. She of course wanted to ride the big Ferris wheel as soon as she laid eyes on it. We were greeted and bought our tickets and stepped around to get in line where normally your picture would have been taken, but the gentleman informed us the “camera was broken.” Oddly enough the next group behind us had their picture taken, along with several others to follow. We then begin to notice that the camera was only broken for people that where of the white race. We then got into the passenger car for our ride on the Ferris wheel. The smell of marijuana was so strong in the car that you could have gotten a contact high, which triggered our daughter to start coughing and asking what the smell was. The view was nice but overall this area is not a family friendly experience at night, and it seemed that racism was in the reverse of what everyone portrays it to be at the big sky Atlanta!
Written April 25, 2021
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SCSweetTea
Aiken, SC80 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Visited on a Saturday afternoon in January around 4:30 & waited less than 10 minutes to board. Ride lasts between 7-12 minutes rotating 2-3 times completely. It was very windy the day of our ride but the gondolas were steady with minimal rocking motion even though we could hear the wind howling. Cost was $13.99 for adults 12 & up & $12.50 for kids 3-11. Kids under 3 were free. Typical Skyview experience.
Written January 5, 2020
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USABelgie
Tampa, FL437 contributions
Nov 2021
It's a ferris wheel and that's pretty much it. There isn't much to see from the wheel besides looking straight into a number of apartments. At prices of $15 for adults and $10 for kids it isn't very expensive but with a family of four you still drop $54. We did as we were in Atlanta but won't do it again
Written May 1, 2022
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It will be in Atlanta. Is there a contract number that I can reach out to someone
Written April 15, 2022
$13.99 12 & up , $12.50 3-12, 2 & under free.
Written January 7, 2020
If you are referring to the horse drawn carriage ride, it was $25/person when I rode it.
If your referring to a the gondola on the Ferris wheel, it's $15/adult. Senior citizens are $13.50. I think children were $12. A gondola holds up to 6 people. They don't combine you with other parties.
Written January 7, 2020
I purchased the date night tickets for our anniversary the 20 thru the 22 and the website shows only valid Sunday thru Thursday? Is this a problem?
Written September 15, 2019
This attraction is very temperamental. Often times what is stated on their website is not necessarily reliable. I would advise what others have already suggested and that would be to double check by giving them a phone call.
Written September 16, 2019
Do you have to book in advance? Or can you purchase your ticket on Groupon and arrive the same day?
Written August 23, 2019
You can buy you ticket from the booth there ... you don’t have to make an online purchase
Written August 23, 2019
TatyanaAlv
Atlanta, Georgia
I wanna go on a date night here, Can 2 people sit in the cart by them selves or do strangers have to get in with them to fill it up
Written April 27, 2019
When my friend and I visited there. The cart is only two of us. Without any stranger.
Written April 27, 2019
Yes but I would suggest checking groupon for a discount first.
Written January 20, 2019
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