The St. Louis Wheel

The St. Louis Wheel is a 200-foot observation wheel at Union Station, offering climate-controlled gondolas with views over downtown St. Louis. Most of the 41 gondolas are wheelchair accessible and seat up to eight riders, so families and groups ride together rather than being mixed with strangers, and a private VIP gondola with leather seating and a glass floor is available for up to four people. Tickets run about $17 for adults and $12 for children, with the same pass also valid for 90 days on other Union Station attractions like the carousel, mini golf, and Wave Swinger. Strollers cannot go on the ride itself but can be parked nearby, and the site notes accessible parking, a drop-off area, and a parking tram in the South lot. Food options nearby include quick bites and milkshakes for families looking to refuel between rides.

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