Dream Wheel at American Dream, Flexible Date

A ride on the Dream Wheel at American Dream gives you a view of the Manhattan skyline from New Jersey, about 4 miles outside the city. The observation wheel stands inside the mall, a short trip from New York City, and turns slowly enough to take in every landmark.

The gondolas are fully enclosed and climate-controlled, with floor-to-ceiling glass, so the weather outside matters little. Look for the Freedom Tower, the Empire State Building and Hudson Yards, and decide whether you prefer the skyline at sunset or lit up at night.

• One ride on the wheel, 27 gondolas in all
• Climate-controlled gondolas holding up to 16 people
• A flexible date ticket, valid on the day you pick or up to 7 days after

That flexibility lets you wait for a clear sky. Parking is not included. The mall around the wheel also holds shops, a large indoor water park and an indoor theme park, so you can turn the ride into a day out.