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Space Needle

Filed under: Attractions, Landmarks, Washington

The Space Needle is a tower located in Seattle, Washington.   It was built for the 1962 World’s Fair.  The Space Needle contains an observation deck which is located 520 feet above the ground and the SkyCity Restaurant at 500 feet.



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London Eye

Filed under: Attractions, United Kingdom

The London Eye, also know as the Millennium Wheel, opened in 1999 and is the largest observation wheel in the world.  It is over 440 feet tall and has 32 sealed air-conditioned capsules.  It is sponsored by British Airways.



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