250-Foot Observation Wheel Moves Forward in Downtown Tampa

Tampa officials approve construction of 250-foot observation wheel to be built downtown

City council members voted in favor of creating the giant wheel that is scheduled to open in late 2026.

Tampa City Council approves plans for 250-foot observation wheel

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It's official. A new attraction will soon be coming to Downtown Tampa's waterfront, giving visitors a new way to take in panoramic views of the city. The Tampa City Council approved plans Thursday for a 250-foot observation wheel, with site preparations expected to begin in the coming weeks. Florida bill would make flamingo official state bird The massive wheel, called Tampa WOW! (Wheel Over Water), will be built on le…

'Wheel Over Water' approved by Tampa City Council

The Tampa City Council gave the green light for a big, new attraction.

250-foot observation wheel moves forward in downtown Tampa

Tampa WOW! second public meeting on Thursday

The 250-foot observation wheel, dubbed Tampa WOW!, would be built on the parking lot between Port Tampa Bay and The Florida Aquarium.

Tampa City Council approves massive observation wheel for Channelside

Downtown Tampa’s skyline is set to get a new landmark. The Tampa City Council has approved plans for Tampa WOW!, a 250-foot-tall observation wheel along the waterfront that will offer panoramic views of downtown, the port and Tampa Bay. The project, short for “Wheel Over Water,” represents a $20 million private investment that will be built without taxpayer funding. Site preparations are expected to begin in the coming weeks, with the attraction…