Texas Star

The Texas Star is a Ferris wheel at Fair Park that carries visitors high above Dallas in enclosed passenger cabins. The ride stands as a tall structure dominating the skyline of the fairgrounds during the State Fair season.

Built in Italy and brought to Fair Park in 1985, the Ferris wheel was the tallest of its kind in North America when it opened. It held this distinction until another wheel surpassed it in 2013, though it remains a central feature of the fairgrounds.

The Ferris wheel has become a symbol of the State Fair of Texas and draws families back year after year to experience the tradition together during autumn.

Access to the ride begins from the ground level at a station in Fair Park and visitors should plan for possible waiting times during crowded fair days. The experience works best when you arrive early or during quieter periods of the event.

The wheel features LED lighting that illuminates the entire structure at night with changing colors during the fair season. This nighttime display has become a reason many visitors return in the evening to see it lit up.

Location: Dallas

GPS coordinates: 32.77670,-96.75930

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23