Texas Star, Ferris wheel in Fair Park, Dallas, US
The Texas Star reaches a height of 216 feet and features 44 gondolas that transport passengers above the Dallas landscape during the State Fair of Texas.
Built in Italy and installed in 1985, the Texas Star held the record as North America's tallest Ferris wheel until the Star of Puebla surpassed it in 2013.
The Texas Star remains central to the State Fair of Texas experience, with generations of visitors making it their annual tradition during the autumn celebration.
The wheel accommodates 264 passengers simultaneously and operates with an LED illumination system that replaced the previous incandescent lights in 2008.
The structure, manufactured in Reggio Emilia at a cost of 2.2 million dollars, provides views extending across Fair Park's 277 acres and the Dallas metropolitan area.
Location: Dallas
GPS coordinates: 32.77670,-96.75930
Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:52
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