Is there a Ferris wheel at Niagara Falls?

Yes, there is a Ferris wheel at Niagara Falls, but it's on the Canadian side. It's called the Niagara SkyWheel, and it's a giant enclosed gondola wheel right on Clifton Hill, the main tourist strip. If you want a quick, decent view of the falls and the surrounding area from above, it's fine. But honestly, it's a 10-minute ride and costs around $15-18 per adult, so it's more of a "for the kids" or "I need a photo op" thing than a must-do experience. You can see the falls better from the actual observation decks or the Skylon Tower.

If you're looking for a Ferris wheel on the American side, there isn't one. The closest you'll get is a small kiddie wheel at the Aquarium of Niagara or a carnival ride seasonally at the state park. So no, unless you want to cross the border and pay for a tame, overpriced spin, skip it. Instead, do the Cave of the Winds or Maid of the Mist for the real deal. The SkyWheel is basically a tourist trap with a view—fun if you have 15 minutes to kill, but don't plan your trip around it.