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| - When it's in town, the Arizona State Fair holds many attractions within its gates; food, music, animals, and most importantly of all, rides. The first thing I noticed on the drive into the fairgrounds is the fifteen story high Ferris wheel. It is gleaming in the surrounding dark, sticking out like a diamond in the rough. The other rides surround it, sparkling and full of movement. When I first saw the Ferris wheel, I was certain I wouldn't be riding it. No way would I voluntarily go up that high into the air. Was there even oxygen up there?
The rest of the rides looked relatively close to the ground and safe. Lines snaked out from their entrances, full of people with their kids, eager to get those few seconds of thrill. My date and I decided to purchase unlimited ride wristbands, which were a little pricey, but cheaper then buying tickets. One of the first rides we picked was a typical log ride, because of the short line. It sat at the feet of that too-high Ferris wheel. The ride was quick, with lots of speed and followed through with it's guarantee to get you soaked.
The next ride I wanted to experience was something that is usually called "The Scrambler", but it was nowhere to be found. Instead, we settled for the tilt-a-whirl. It was nothing special, gave you exactly what you expected. In fact, most of the rides weren't very surprising. Almost all of the rides I had seen before at one fair or another. You'd expect to see something new by now.
We rode ride after ride, and by then, I decided I was ready to get on the Ferris Wheel. The line was unusually short. Of course, as soon as we took our place, the line quickly grew longer. After waiting twenty minutes for the group before us to finish, we finally entered our gondola. As we rose into the air, you could at first see the entire fairgrounds, and then you could see all of Phoenix. Lights and buildings went on forever, stretching out into the expanse of the desert. I no longer feared the height; the view captured all of my attention.
The Ferris Wheel was the last ride we rode and was probably the best part of the fair. Looking back, the fair fell short of many of my expectations. It seemed somewhat outdated and dirty for a state fair. Some of the rides I expected to find were nonexistent, and the rides we did find were nothing new. Overall, it was a fun experience, but probably not an event I would recommend spending lots of money at.
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