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Forget about run-of-the-mill amusement park rides.\u00a0For the ultimate\u00a0bird’s eye view, hop aboard these larger-than-life Ferris wheels\u00a0that beckon\u00a0you to go big before you go home.<\/p>\n

Related: Check out the world’s scariest water slides<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. London Eye<\/a>: <\/strong>Crooners have sung about “A Foggy Day (in London Town)”, but you’ll hope for clear skies across\u00a0London<\/a>, England, as you soar\u00a0nearly 450 feet\u00a0above the river Thames.\u00a0There are all sorts of add-ons available, from the Day and Night Experience that lets you take in the view twice,\u00a0to the Champagne\u00a0Experience that adds bubbly\u00a0to make the adventure even more exhilarating.<\/p>\n

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London Eye. Credit AitorEscauriaza\/Flickr.<\/p><\/div>\n

2. Singapore Flyer<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0This towering\u00a0landmark\u00a0gives new meaning to the phrase “high tea.” The meal, served in a private capsule,\u00a0is just one of the offerings available 525 feet above\u00a0Singapore<\/a>. Others include cocktail hours, private birthday parties and even\u00a0a four-course dinner with butler service. When you come back to earth, save time to check out the restaurants, shops and entertainment at the base of the ferris wheel, including the interactive Journey of Dreams attraction, a multimedia display depicting the history of Singapore and the Flyer.<\/p>\n

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Singapore Flyer. Credit Wikimedia Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n

3. Orlando Eye<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Daredevil Nik Wallenda walked atop the outside<\/em> of the new\u00a0Orlando<\/a>, Florida, attraction before it debuted this spring. But we mere mortals can get a thrill by riding inside one of its capsules 400 feet above some of the world’s most popular tourist attractions. Once you’re back on solid ground, check out the adjacent amusements along International Drive, including\u00a0Orlando Premium Outlets, restaurants, nightlife and\u00a0the new\u00a0Madame Tussauds Orlando.<\/p>\n

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Orlando Eye. Credit Julie Fletcher for VISIT FLORIDA.<\/p><\/div>\n

4. High Roller<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0What happens in Vegas<\/a>\u00a0won’t stay in Vegas, if you take advantage of the wedding package from this observation wheel 550 feet above the glittering Las Vegas Strip. Other, less permanent, offerings include the kid-friendly Family Hour Package and the Happy Half Hour cabin — an adults-only ride with an open bar for the\u00a0ultimate cocktail party in the sky (each cabin holds 40 passengers!). No matter which package you choose, up the ante by checking out the limited-engagement exhibition of\u00a0photographer\u00a0Denise Truscello, who documented\u00a0the construction of the High Roller.<\/p>\n

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High Roller. Credit Michael Bentley\/Flickr.<\/p><\/div>\n

5. Wheel of Brisbane<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Sydney has the iconic Opera House, and\u00a0Brisbane<\/a>, Australia, boasts this 197-foot-tall treasure. Kick back as the audio system points out landmarks such as the Brisbane River, Brisbane Botanic Gardens and historic Queensland Government Treasury Building. Or spring for the VIP cabin, with extra-comfy seats, tinted windows and your choice of music. During holidays, special food and photo packages are available.<\/p>\n

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Wheel of Brisbane. Credit Wikipedia\/Flickr.<\/p><\/div>\n

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