SKYVIEW Atlanta
SKYVIEW Atlanta
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12:00 PM - 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
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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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- jehenson81Washington DC, District of Columbia25,937 contributionsDuring the DayI 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.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 25 October 2023
- JayloveNew York City, New York55 contributionsThe view and ride well worth it.It was a great experiences. We had arrived later than our reservation time but they were very accommodating. We did get some soft drinks offer to drinks and was in the gondola for about 30mins however we could have stayed longer but we had other plans. We purchased the VIP tickets to be able to stay on the gondola longer than general admissions. Overall we enjoyed the ride and the view.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 January 2024
- Cy VOrlando, Florida60 contributionsFun, Quick ExperienceWe 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 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 March 2024
- Jason GBaltimore, Maryland703 contributionsFun, but PriceyIf 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 2024Travelled with familyWritten 2 April 2024
- Matthew EBoston, Massachusetts11 contributionsThis is a ferris wheel, set your expectations accordinglyIt'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 2024Travelled with familyWritten 20 April 2024
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Valrico, FL535 contributions
July 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 10 July 2021
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Loaferson
Atlanta, GA29 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Do you enjoy wasting money and feeling like you are an inconvenience? Then this is the place to go! $15 will buy you a nasty look from the cashier, straight to an uninterested camera guy, and finally the loader who put as much effort into a smile as you would expect from someone who hates his job. After doing research we found that the cars are climate controlled, which on a chilly January night would be great to check it out. When they say climate controlled what they mean is air conditioning, great for the summer, horrible for the winter. There is an intercom, which you would think could maybe play some music, or some sort of entertainment. Nope the ride was in silence, so I brought out my phone to play a song on Spotify. We were the last to get on for the night, probably the reason we received such a warm welcome, but I was surprised when they didn't even stop at the top for a picturesque moment. Nope, no stops, and apparently when it gets late, most of the lights are off in the city anyways. I started to enjoy myself, feeling the motion of the Ferris wheel, and listening to some cool music, when they stopped us at the bottom. We paid 15$ for three trips around the wheel, not even enough time to take a selfie or to finish the song. This was something I was really looking forward to, and now I'm left feeling completely ripped off. I want my money back, but since that is most likely not going to happen, I'm just leaving you an honest review in the hopes that you the reader don't make the same mistake that I did.
Written 22 January 2020
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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 25 April 2021
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livelife h
Atlanta, GA5,286 contributions
July 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 17 July 2021
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Kevin W
Valrico, FL2,263 contributions
July 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 12 July 2022
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Cy V
Orlando, FL60 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We 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.
Written 27 March 2024
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WilliamWillieWilson
Nashville, TN1,638 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 2 January 2024
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USABelgie
Tampa, FL442 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 1 May 2022
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Jason G
Baltimore, MD703 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
If 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.
Written 2 April 2024
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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 23 October 2022
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It will be in Atlanta. Is there a contract number that I can reach out to someone
Written 15 April 2022
$13.99 12 & up , $12.50 3-12, 2 & under free.
Written 7 January 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 7 January 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 15 September 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 16 September 2019
Do you have to book in advance? Or can you purchase your ticket on Groupon and arrive the same day?
Written 23 August 2019
You can buy you ticket from the booth there ... you don’t have to make an online purchase
Written 23 August 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 27 April 2019
When my friend and I visited there. The cart is only two of us. Without any stranger.
Written 27 April 2019
Yes but I would suggest checking groupon for a discount first.
Written 20 January 2019
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