Seattle Great Wheel (Pier 57)

The Seattle Great Wheel, a 175-foot Ferris wheel on Pier 57, opened in June 2012 and quickly became a popular waterfront photo subject. Its LED light displays and nighttime reflections on Elliott Bay are widely featured in social media posts, time-lapse videos, and travel photography. The wheel is a recurring visual motif in online coverage of Seattle's waterfront and skyline.