I wanted to take my 95 year old mom to places in KC she'd never been. This is an attraction on the top of my list. I chose dusk for my mom's KC Wheel ride. This way the sky, turning pink under the buildings would provide a beautiful view. KC Wheel didn't disappoint. You enter and the tram is comfortable, climate controlled and clean. The view from the top is beautiful. You do have to look to your left. If you look in front, the moving cars on I-35 will make you dizzy. It goes around atleast 3 times, giving many chances to view the city. The view with the sunset was fantastic. Yep, Ferris wheels are a lot different than when my mom was a child. I was, once again, pleased with KCWheel. I believe it's a must-see in KC. Plus: The Tuesday special is two for one. read more

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At first, I thought it was overpriced to ride the KC wheel, but it takes you around at least five times! Though, I think the employees forgot about us because we went at least six times and I had to push the emergency button to get off lol. No big deal though. My toddler was just getting antsy and wanted to go play golf after. The view is absolutely gorgeous! It has air conditioning inside. It's completely closed off, feels safe. The employees were friendly! We enjoyed our visit and felt like it was worth it. read more

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Visited the KC Wheel during October last year. They had some fun decor up for Halloween. The wheel is nice and actually less scary than the amusement park wheels Views are okay, you're mostly watching the cars on the highway. The mini golf was fun but overall I think the place is kind of small I wish there was more to do so we could stay longer. read more

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Wheel was awesome. Started storming during mini golf but I was given a refund and staff handled it well

Ok we splurged and got the annual pass in the Mothers Day sale. It was on and off drizzly but we selected a drink ( discount with the pass) and enjoyed an evening view of the city!!! We even checked out the mini golf course!! It was delightful, busy and plenty of parking!! read more

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Went for Mother's Day, It was free for the mothers! Which was very nice. We were actually on the wheel much longer than we expected lol. We enjoyed our time! I think we went around 6x! After, we went and did the 15 holes of mini put! There's a QR code where you can track your puts and Talley them up at the end! Beautiful day, great time! Highly recommended for families! read more

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We had a great time on a weeknight. There were just a few other groups so we didn't have to wait long for the next mini golf hole or to ride the Wheel. The staff was polite and we checked in quickly. Everything was clean and well maintained. Next time we'll grab a drink or a snack and enjoy the patio. read more

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Even though the only picture I got was blurry and outside the wheel, the ride on the Ferris wheel was great after I got over my fear of swinging at the top! Only reason it wasn't a 10/10 was because the ventilation wasn't rhe greatest. It got foggy as hell, we couldn't see much. read more

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So, we decided to finally check out the KC Wheel on a day date we had in downtown Kansas City. And it ended up being exactly what I thought it would be, which is a tourist attraction that the vast majority of locals will probably never try it out. The only reason we really did was because we were in the area and were looking to kill some time. But we'd likely never go again. There isn't really anything else to do there other than ride the ferris wheel, and it's far enough from downtown that you don't really get a good view of anything. Even the employees seemed like they didn't want to be there. So, not really an enjoyable experience that we'll be returning to in the future. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube travel channel: https://youtu.be/dzwtGef0FhI read more

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There was no negotiating -- the minute our kids spotted the KC Wheel from the highway, it was happening. And honestly? We're glad it did. This Ferris wheel is such a fun stop in Kansas City -- smooth, quiet, and air-conditioned gondolas. It's a super comfortable way to get a bird's-eye view of the city, and we got to go around a few times, which made it feel like more than just a quick ride. There's also a mini golf course on-site if you want to make a full outing of it. We skipped that this time but loved that it's all there. Bonus: free parking -- always a win. A fun, breezy detour and a great way to take in the KC skyline with the kids. read more

Fun for all ages! The ferris wheel is a great view of the city, especially on a clear day. We could see trains coming and going from several directions while at the top. The cabins are spacious and have music, ac, and light controls. Very bougie. The ride is about 10-15 mins and there is a panic button should you decide you need to escape! read more

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Amazing date night , girls night place. We tried the drinks and dessert ( funnel cake sticks) . They had mini golf that's fun for all ages. Staff were easy to talk to and give suggestions, but the best thing was the ferris wheel. It doesn't move to fast to you are able to capture breath taking photos and views of downtown Kansas. Even in the hot summer months it has air conditioning and fun music to listen to. It's very spacious on in the inside. read more

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I came alone but didn't feel alone . It was a great time! The staff were nice and pleasant. The ride was smooth . I like how you ride at least 3 times around . It was a good night. read more

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I loved the ride on the wheel, and was SO happy it was longer than expected! The temperature-controlled cars are comfortable, and provide a steady, non-jiggly ride. It was also easier to get there than expected, and there was free parking on site, even though we went on a Saturday night. It's important to know in advance that it is a NO CASH ZONE! Other than views of the infamous hair curlers, the Liberty Memorial, Union Station, Kauffman, the big lit up TV antenna tower, and other skyline attractions, there was lots of traffic, an accident, and emergency vehicles on I-35 N to add a little excitement, as seems to be the usual every night now. Every employee/staff member we encountered was laid-back, friendly, and helpful. Unfortunately very little of the pricey food on their menu was available, and some drinks were sold out. You CAN take food and beverage purchased there on the ride, but NO outside food or beverages are allowed. The public restroom was out of order so we were escorted to the staff restroom. Be sure to follow the process online if purchasing your ticket ahead, and take a screenshot of your confirmed order to show when you arrive. I enjoyed it and would go again! read more

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Bar tender staff is amazing. Wheel staff is not. Don't even bother buying the photo package if you're coming at night.

I love a wheel experience in any city and this is cute and fun for friends coming into town. Grab some bubbly in a bubble and play a round of KC putt-putt before! read more

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The KC Wheel has certainly sparked some controversy, with folks voicing concerns about its location and the views of the city. I can see why, but I actually enjoy that it's tucked away while still being on the edge of the Crossroads. Sure, the views are what you'd expect from a ferris wheel--nice but not necessarily breathtaking--but that doesn't mean a ride isn't worth it! Ferris wheels are just plain fun, and it's great that Kansas City has its own to add a touch of whimsy to any celebration or date night. It's a unique addition to the city that brings a bit of joy and nostalgia. So if you're looking for something fun and different, don't overlook The KC Wheel. Enjoy the ride! read more

Joshua, JC, and Shanea were awesome!! What a fun experience and service. We had a great time! Can't wait to come back! read more

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It was a nice turn of a view seeing what I've seen from many other viewpoints.. the KC skyline. I wouldn't do it again unless there was some lightning across the downtown never seen before but so many professional pictures capture those landscapes nowadays. I can say I experienced it. It'll be interesting to see what else is developed in the little spot by the freeway. Parking seemed limited. The wheel itself rocks with each rotation. Not sure if you're able to partake in a drink before or during as we arrived a little before closing but that would probably enhance the experience I'm sure! There's a queue for about 10-15 mins. With other cities having the same attraction with much more height than 150 ft and scope of view this was just ok! read more

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So much fun! The wheel ride was longer than I expected. The drinks were delicious. The staff was super helpful. We had 6 adults in the wheel and it was a very comfortable ride. We wanted to hit the red emergency button, just because, but refrained because we are adults. From the highway the wheel looked smaller than I expected but the views were awesome! Everything was very clean. read more

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Such a fun experience! You get wonderful views of the skyline with good drinks! It's a perfect date night place especially if you like some mini golf. Easily could spend a couple of hours there. read more

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Cute spot for a date night or family sight seeing! Perfect for everyone. Good price to ride and play mini golf. The ride itself is a decent amount of time . And you stop at the top. You go around a couple of times. They have heating and air and music! The views are a little odd since they are of the freeway... but you can also see downtown and all the other iconic sites too! The put-put is so fun ‍! They have a lot of holes, fun, unique ones too, so it takes a good amount of time to play through and you can scan the QR code and keep track of everyone's score! They also have snacks, drinks, and merch! Love this place! read more

Checked out the KC Wheel and I have to say.. I wheely enjoyed myself! (See what I did there?) The views of downtown were amazing and the pods are temperature controlled so you can enjoy the wheel all year round! There's also mini golf available which is perfect to do before or after the wheel! read more

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This was fun, put put, food trucks/drinks and a ride on the wheel is an experience worth having with a friend! read more

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Fabulous addition to the south part of the KC downtown/Crossroads-y area & the anchor of the new Pennway Point development! A trip around is maybe 12-15 minutes or so, in your own climate-controlled car, and the views are pretty spectacular. You can get tickets online or at the site, eezy peezy. This will be the draw of the development, so there will be Boulevard & BBQ on site very soon! read more

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I was in KC for a convention and wanted to do something KC touristy before I left. The wheel was suggested to me and I'm glad it was. Technically it was walking distance from my downtown hotel but I'm glad I was convinced to take an Uber because it would have been a tricky walk and it isn't really near much else. You can buy tickets in advance or when you get there. I decided to buy once there and got the package that included a photo and drink for around $30. Just the ride would have been $16. The staff was all really friendly but a lot of them seemed to not really know about anything other than buying a standard admission. I was told my package included a print out Or keychain. When I went to claim it there was no one at the photo kiosk and when I found someone, told that I only got the digital. Thankfully one of the staff apologized for the misunderstanding and printed a keychain for me. The ride itself was smooth and nice. It went a little faster than I've experienced on tourist wheels but didn't feel uncomfortable or odd. The ride itself was about 10-12 minutes long. It gave some great views of the downtown skyline in the distance. Overall, an enjoyable attraction I'm glad I had the chance to experience. read more

The Ferris Wheel rides along with mini golf? Yes please! We played a round of mini golf followed by 5 rides around the wheel. This is a delayed review. We came for New Years Eve and had it mostly to ourselves. It was chilly, but not too bad. There is also food and drinks onsite, but we didn't get anything here. read more

Meh. It's a nice addition to KC, but why is it in this spot? Half of your view is of a large, non descript IRS building. The ferris wheel itself is nice and similar to all the other new modern enclosed ones. It's worth a trip once, but if I have visitors from out of town that want to try it, I'll be waiting in the car. read more

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It may not be a huge wheel, but it's fun and it's not super expensive especially if you get the combo deal for putt putt. And they let you go around several times. It's also air-conditioned and you have control over the music so those are nice touches. read more

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We have been wanting to do the KC Wheel since they completed it. We have visited the St. Louis wheel and enjoyed it and hoped ours was just as fun. Best views are at night but does also make for a good daytime date spot. And would be a fun spot for a photo shoot. Pros: food, mini golf, good views of the city (3/4), staff friendly and welcoming, responsible pricing, plenty of spaces for selfies or photo ops. They also have souvenirs available. Cons: parking is tight, needs a 360 lit up night view of the skyline. 3/4 of the views are amazing and lit up the other 1/4 is just the tops of warehouses and buildings in the dark. I am sure there will be more improvements coming and kinks worked out. That being said, we will definitely be going back. read more

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Went here for the first time for this iconic and newest attraction. This KC wheel is 150 feet tall. They are very accommodating for handicap people. Went twice around and love the view of our city line. They also have merch for sale and if you want to putt, you can. They're still building around this area for pennway point. read more

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We've been driving by this big ole wheel for so long on the highway, and it's finally time to see what it's like!! What they've done so far with the area looks pretty cute! There's a relatively large amount of parking under the bridge that's free, but I think it'll fill up when the area gets busy. The only activity besides the Ferris wheel that's open right now is the mini golf, which looks cute but not very large or super unique. The wheel looks a lot bigger from the bottom than it does from the highway! You go around 5 whole times, which is nice! I like the climate controlled cars, and you don't have to cram in with other people, just your group. The views of downtown are awesome!! I really love Kansas City, but tbh there is nothing to look at in any other direction, so it's a little boring for a 360 degree experience. I don't know who was on aux for the music that plays while you're on the ride, but I did not expect the upbeat coffee shop, Enya to Dido to Madonna, 2008 Pandora Radio station experience. Kind of a weird vibe, but I personally enjoyed! The kicker - The regular cost of a ride is $17. Right now they're running a deal where it's $15 since it just opened. That is the same cost as riding the Capital Wheel in Washington DC, for example, which is a longer and certainly more interesting viewing experience. I think the price is a little steep for what you get. I am excited to see what else opens to make this area The Pennway Point we've been promised! Looking forward to food and more activities. read more

We bought our tickets ahead of time and didn't have to wait. To our surprise the wheel went around 5 rotations. It was a smooth and comfortable ride. There was heat and music inside the gondola. We can't wait to go back and ride it at night. read more

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The brand spanking new KC Wheel Ferris wheel in downtown KC offers stunning views of the city skyline and a fun experience for all ages. The smooth ride and beautiful sights it offers is a unique experience. There is also a putt putt golf course on the grounds filled with art dedicated to the lovely city of fountains. This attraction is still in its soft opening, so it is still under construction, and I'm eager to see what it'll look like once it's completed! Overall, it's a must-visit attraction for anyone in Kansas City! O, and the parking is plentiful and convenient which is extremely impressive in my opinion! read more

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It's a place where you can take your kids to. I know they are still building this area with more restaurant and other business. For now if you would like to go visit, highly recommend purchasing the ticket online and show them the ticket for the free parking when you get there. Parking shouldn't be a problem. And might need to wait in the line for 15-20 min depends on how busy they are that day. read more

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We had a great time checking out KC WHEEL. We didn't have to wait long, the staff was friendly, the cabins were roomy-there were 4 of us. Great view of the city lights and seeing the city lit up in RED for The KC Chiefs(Super Bowl weekend) read more

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Putt-putt was super fun and very well maintained. I would recommended going on a warm, dry day for the best experience. The wheel is lovely. I went during the day and would love to go again at night. I beat the KC skyline would be beautiful. read more

The KC wheel is open. It changed the skyline and now it's a part of our city so I had to try it. At first I had a hard time imagining how it fit in this location. But they have a nice parking area, great landscaping and layout for the wheel. Currently with no other entertainment options open it is an ok experience. The tickets are a little high especially for families. The putt putt mini golf course is cool. For me personally the view is ok, but nothing better than I have seen from a rooftop bar downtown. I am hoping once the entertainment part opens I will find more to love about the wheel but currently I was left a little underwhelmed. read more

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Great fun. Cool set up. Fast and simple fun. Mini golf is a little short but great for young kids.

Perfect ending to our " Christmas Crawl ". A few suggestions...have heaters throughout the line if you plan to operate in winter months and also it would be great if gondolas were heated. Condensation was built up on windows but was wiped off before each new rider loaded. I do believe there is a/c for summer months. We thoroughly enjoyed our ride and the views of our beautiful downtown KC at night. None of the concessions were open at 5:45 pm so I cannot comment on them. Our ride took about 20 minutes from load to unload. Currently they are offering a discount on tickets. read more

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