Myrtle Beach merchants envision proposed Ferris wheel as future icon
Visitors coming to the Grand Strand could see a big new attraction in Myrtle Beach over the next few years. The city wants to bring a SkyWheel Ferris wheel to the beach by next summer.
The 175 foot-tall wheel near Plyler Park will feature 42 gondolas that would be heated and air-conditioned so that it could be used all year long.
Developers plan to tear down the Golden Villas Motels on N. Ocean Boulevard near Plyler Park and put up a building that will house a restaurant, retail shops and a SkyWheel ticket booth.
City officials said the spot is a perfect location that could mean not only a positive boost in revenue for businesses along the boulevard but also a memorable experience for riders getting a view of the entire city.