Texas Star is a Ferris wheel at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, where it operates during the annual State Fair of Texas [2] as its most popular ride. [4] With an overall height of 216 feet (65.8 m), it was the tallest Ferris wheel in North America [1] [4] from 1985 until the opening of the 250-foot (76 m) Star of Puebla in Mexico, on 22 July 2013. [5]

Sep 26, 2014 · Texas Star® Ferris Wheel. A Dallas skyline icon! Year after year, State Fair visitors love to take a relaxing spin on the Texas Star® Ferris wheel, the largest Ferris wheel in Texas. Riders can enjoy a birds-eye view of the State …

Jun 28, 2024 · The Texas Star, standing tall and majestic, is the largest Ferris wheel in Texas. Built by SDC Corp. in Reggio Emilia, Italy, at a cost of $2.2 million, it made its debut at the 1985 State Fair of Texas.

The Texas Star is the tallest traditional Ferris Wheel in North America. Standing at over 212 ft tall, the Texas Star gives visitors a spectacular view of the city of Dallas and Fair Park. The Texas Star has been owned by the Talley / Brown Family since it opened in 1985.

Oct 18, 2013 · Texas Star is the tallest Ferris wheel in North America. The structure has an overall height of 212 feet (64.6 m) and can carry up to 264 passengers in its 4...

Apr 13, 2023 · Take a ride up to the sky on these three Ferris wheels in Dallas and The Colony. Today, we recognize the Ferris wheel as the first and tallest sign from afar that a carnival has come to town, but history tells us the story of the ride’s namesake, George W.G. Ferris Jr.

Oct 19, 2022 · The Texas Star Ferris wheel rotates Oct. 5 at the State Fair of Texas. The wheel was introduced in 1985 and costs 12 coupons to ride. One of Fair Park’s most popular rides, the Texas Star Ferris wheel, stands as the state’s tallest Ferris wheel year-round. Here are 10 fun facts about the Texas Star Ferris wheel: 1.

Jun 4, 2013 · The Texas Star opened on 1985 in Fair Park; Dallas; Texas, USA. The observation wheel is 212 feet tall. There are 44 cabins capable of holding up to 6 people at one time resulting in a seating capacity of 264 passengers. The duration of the ride is 12 minutes, resulting in a total capacity of 1320 people per hour. Texas Star Pictures. Videos of ...

Its 212-foot (65 m) Texas Star Ferris wheel was the largest in North America when it debuted in October 1985, just months before the Texas Sesquicentennial. It has since been dwarfed by Ferris wheels in Las Vegas and Orlando.

1985: The Texas Star, at 212 feet in height, is the tallest Ferris wheel in North America. It was built in Italy and shipped to Fair Park in time to operate during the fair. 1986: The fair is listed as a National Historic Landmark. The Texas Sesquicentennial is celebrated at the park.