Las Vegas is known for building things, and perhaps even more for tearing things down. But I just love big heavy equipment, and seeing how these big projects look from the very beginning. P.S.: Did I mention that one of my very favorite things about Las Vegas is the constant construction? Oh, sure, it can be an eyesore and it certainly kicks up the dust. But I can hardly wait for at least one of these to be completed! I’ll wait a few days to make sure any kinks are ironed out before venturing onto whatever Big Wheel gets here first, but after that I’ll be up there with my camera so I can share the views with y’all! I don’t know about the financing ins and outs, or whether Las Vegas can really sustain not one, not two, but three giant observation wheels. There is even more skepticism that this one will be built, but apparently the initial plans have been approved by the Clark County Commission. It will be part of a “London-themed thrill park”.

According to most sources, this one is the most likely to be finished in the foreseeable future.įinally there is yet another Big Wheel planned for Las Vegas, across the street from the Atria Hotel (part of City Center). It will also have more and larger cars on the wheel itself, holding up to 40 people each. It of course will also provide spectacular views of the Strip. This one will be the highest in the world, so they say. It promises spectacular views of the Strip from the enclosed cars on the wheel.Īnother Big Wheel that is planned is the High Roller., which is being built between the Quad and the Flamingo on the Strip. When - or if - it is completed, this wheel will be the third highest observation wheel in the world. The picture here is the construction site of the SkyVue wheel, across the Strip from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Two of them are already under construction. Two, maybe even three, Big Wheels are planned. But now there’s a different kind of Big Wheel coming to town.

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