Came last week for the free week for Chicago residents and had a great time! Unfortunately we picked one of the lowest visibility days and weren't able to see as far into IL as we were hoping, still a great experience and super cool for residents to be able to check out this attraction and see our city from a different viewpoint! Because we came on a low visibility day at an off-time (mid-day Friday), there were very little crowds and we didn't have to wait or push our way to the glass to get a good view. Super cool get 360 views of the city and point out our work and apartment buildings. All the info on the bottom floor in the walk through "museum" was really neat - I liked the panels with information about the different neighborhoods. I will say if you're going to go, definitely pick a day that is higher visibility - especially if you're going to be paying for tickets! read more

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360 Chicago offers a sky view of the city. Went here in the evening. Got tickets online less than an hour before the timed entry at 9 pm. When we got there on that Wednesday evening, there was not a line and were not a lot of people. We were allowed to enter ~30 minutes before 9 pm. The lighting at night inside is green and not optimal for taking pictures because of the reflections despite the sky being clear that night. Compared to Skydeck, there is not much to do here. The only things to do here are the Tilt and drink at the bar. Even though the Tilt is very safe, I'd say it's not for the faint of heart. Nevertheless, I would recommend it. It was exhilarating! Pictures/videos are not allowed in the Tilt area but the photographer will take your pictures which will be for sale after. After the Tilt, you can go around and grab snack and/or drink but the pictures you'd get of yourself won't be nice in the evening. The situation may be different if it's daytime. There's also a gift shop but again, it's also dark and not well lit. The comfort room was also not the cleanest. If you had limited time and would have to choose between the two observation decks in Chicago, then go with the Skydeck. Hands down. You'll have better experience there. read more

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What a great event I attended here. Chicago's 189th birthday party on the 94th floor Great food , great people and a huge shout out to Ashly Marquez who did a wonderful job. The only sad thing was it was raining out so there was no view of our amazing city. Other than that fantastic. If you haven't visited this great place you must ! Can't wait to my next visit. Bob C Chicago,Il read more

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Continuing alphabet series representing 2021, T is for 360 (Three-sixty) Chicago. I visited Chicago for a few days before Labor Day 2021. On that Tuesday I flew into O'Hare, took the L train to my hotel in downtown to check-in, walked up Michigan Ave, & went straight to John Hancock Tower where 360 Chicago is. A lot of Chicago tourists think to go to the Willis Tower, which is the tallest building in Chicago. But I read that Hancock Tower had much better views. Hancock Tower is still over 1000' tall viewing area. What's another 300' really going to make that much difference anyway? Either way, it's really high up, and it's about double the size of any building in Maryland, where I live, or DC. I ended up getting the view + drink package. I walked around admiring the incredible views of downtown Chicago and the awesome skyline it is as well Lake Michigan and other various views of Chicago. Drink was some fruity, but reasonably strong as I recall and delicious. Incidentally, my friend flew in a day later and on the last morning we were in Chicago before heading up to Milwaukee, he wanted to go to Willis Tower. We walked down there, and he paid more $$$ to that one, but I already got my excellent view from 360 Chicago; he was satisfied, and I ended up walking around the Willis Tower area on my own while he was on his own sky high level. read more

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Recently did the 360 Chicago experience and had a mostly great, but slightly mixed, visit. We went on a late Sunday night after reserving tickets online for $35 each. Heads up that pricing is dynamic. I noticed standard tickets were listed at $29 at one point, and prices increase as time slots fill, which already feels steep for a single visit. When we arrived, we learned that admission was free for locals that week, which made the space especially crowded. Thankfully, the entry lines were manageable and the elevator ride to the 94th floor was impressively fast. Be prepared for some ear pressure on the way up. Once at the top, the views were undeniably beautiful. You can circle the entire floor and take in all four directions of the city, spotting landmarks like Navy Pier and Willis Tower, though visibility depends on weather and time of night. The main challenge was the crowd. While there are plenty of areas to take photos, the heavy volume of visitors meant lots of fingerprints and smudges on the glass, which made it difficult to capture clean shots. I also felt there could have been more staff oversight to maintain a comfortable environment, especially given how many employees were present. Overall, it is an iconic Chicago experience worth doing once for the views, but given the price and crowds, it is not something I would personally repeat. read more

360 Chicago - Observatories Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was in Chicago for a conference in November 2015 and decide to walk over to the John Hancock Building and pay a ticket to see the observation deck. On a weekday morning, it was not crowded at all. The views are superb of the city skyline and the blue water of Lake Michigan. The only downside is that it's quite expensive - but it's one of those "one-time" experiences that will be memorable. read more

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Big time tourist thing to do in Chicago is to go to the top of the John Hancock Center. It isn't quite as touristy as the Sears Tower but it gets close enough to it. 360 Chicago is the observation deck at the top of this big ass building and there's the best views. Also get something from the lounge. The prices suck but that's obvious to expect though. A long ways to the top of this building. Its elevators are believed to be the fastest in the Western Hemisphere. These go at a top speed of 20.5 mph. Before this you have to buy tickets, the worst part of it. It's about $35 for adults, then add on more if doing the TILT. Basically this is an area that tilts 30 degrees so it feels like it's moving. There also used to be the world's highest skating rink that was here in winters. At the top is also a bar. Tickets that are even more expensive include a bar purchase, but one only which kind of sucks. Great place for going all the way up and seeing for miles. It's just expensive like anything for tourists. The views are worth it so whatever. read more

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I really enjoyed my time here! We got a ticket through the Chicago CityPass. We scanned our pass for entry and went up to the 94th floor. The elevator experience is so unreal because you are moving so FAST. I enjoyed the 360 views. The glass was super clean so everything was super clear to see. I also enjoyed that important landmarks were labeled on the glass so you could tell what you were looking at. My friend and I also added on the Tilt. The Tilt wasn't a necessary experience but we thought we would try after seeing folks do it. It was pricey for what it was but at least it lasted a decent amount of time so it wasn't super quick for the money. They also take pictures of you that you can purchase. (We did not because they were pricey). Overall, enjoyed the 360 views and would recommend it to people visiting Chicago. read more

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Of all the skyscraper experiences targeted towards tourists in downtown Chicago, 360 Chicago in the old John Hancock tower has always been my favorite. The views from this part of the city truly are the best. It's the only tower where you can get not only the skyline view but the coastline view as well, including Navy Pier. I highly recommend booking your reservation in advance. I booked the fast pass ticket and was able to basically walk right up to the elevator to go up the tower. Once at the top you'll find a gift shop, several seats to sit and enjoy the views, a bar, and the Tilt experience. I opted to do the Tilt experience on this most recent visit (fyi your Fast Pass ticket won't apply to the line for the Tilt). After joining the separate, second line for the Tilt experience I waited in line for about 30 minutes before it was my time to experience the "ride." It was definitely a unique experience. I don't see myself doing the Tilt again as it felt like a one and done kinda thing but it was definitely a fun experience that I'm glad I did. If you can only choose one skyscraper to go up, make it this one! read more

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Observation Deck [Chicago IL] The 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck (Formally John Hancock Center) is a popular attraction in Chicago. If taking the Big Bus Tour this was Stop #10. 94 floors up and 1,030 feet above the Magnificent Mile we were treated to a stunning panoramic views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. The skyscrapers in Chicago were impressive to see, amazing views of the city skyline... and wait, what is that below... is that a beach? Close to city life were these two beaches visible from Chicago's north side and Downtown Chicago: Oak Street Beach and North Avenue Beach. Our tickets included one drink each at the CloudBar. You should plan to book on a nice clear day because they will not refund you due to inclement weather or low and no visibility but you can reschedule for up to a year if your ticket(s) were not redeemed. Instagram: @360Chicago Review #3812 read more

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This is one of the only truly touristy things I've done in Chicago. It is tourist/renovation priced. As someone else mentioned it is more expensive in-person than online but the staff actually told us this when we arrived so we stood there and purchased tickets on our phones. We arrived about 1115 and bought tickets for the 1130 time slot. The views at the top are incredible! It was a nice clear day and we could see the city and the lake for miles! It also happened to be Juneteenth so they had a Black-owned business market. We skipped the Tilt, just the entry was expensive enough, but we got killer pics on each side. I hear the views are also beautiful at night so maybe pick a dusk entry time to get the most bang for your buck! read more

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I still nostalgically miss The Signature Room, but they did do a good job renovating this area. The downside is it's quite expensive for the view. I had a TripAdvisor discount so I got the sip and view package for $19. At that price I really couldn't pass it up because the drink would've cost about that on its own. There are a lot of ways you can view once you're up on the observation floor. They have stadium seating, the narrow bar up against the window. that was there when it was the Signature Room, a renovated bar, and lots of tables, and then you can just walk around toward the lakeside and look out the windows. The ride up and down on the elevator is direct and the day I was there it was not crowded at all but it was a Tuesday not in tourist season. You can buy drinks on your own at the bar, but they are (not surprisingly) expensive. However, the view is very good if you want to spend a little longer time sipping on your beverage it's not a bad way to spend an hour or two. read more

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This was such a cool view, it's $55 for adults to go up to the top and do the Tilt. It was cool and we enjoyed the beautiful city views from the top. I recommend this when in the area. read more

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Visiting Chicago for the first time and had to see incredible views of the city! It's known as one of the world's most recognized skyscrapers and first mixed-use tower. All the floors are well used. Floors 92 and below are condos, offices, stores, and has americas highest indoor swimming pool. 360 Chicago is on the 94th floor. Tickets are purchased on ground level and can included the Tilt experience which is timed entry. Can also include 1 drink from the Cloud Bar which I recommend to enjoy the views and sips. Tix are a bit pricey than I like to spend for such a short visit at the top as you can only do so much looking out. The view is phenomenal and there are signs on each wall indicating the neighborhood you're viewing. Merch is available at the top and also at the bottom. read more

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Overall, I thought 360 Chicago and the Tilt were a good time. But probably not worth the price of it. The views were stunning at night. But between, parking, tickets, and digital copies of your photos, you're looking at $150 or more for what boils down to maybe a 60 second ride. That doesn't include getting anything at the cloud bar. For those going my advice, - Go at night. The view with the city lit up is incredible. - Skip the tilt. Pay for access to the cloud bar / viewing area but you don't really need to do the tilt. - Skip the photos. I assumed they would give us digital copies for free and charge for print outs. But even the digital copies are $50, which is silly when you can take incredible pictures with the view for free. read more

I got tickets to 360 Chicago through a CityPass purchase. It was easy to reserve a time through the CityPass app and I decided to visit at 9AM, the first timeslot available. Since I went so early there were no lines and you had plenty of room to roam around freely. This review would probably be a 3-star if I went at primetime because I imagine the lines/crowds could get super annoying. There's really not much to it. It's an observation deck in a major city; the experience is largely the same but the only things that change are the views and the facts about the structure. I know that sounds a little belittling, but it's true. You walk some halls and play some videos and read some signs that talk about the history. All that leads up to an elevator ride that take you to the top. At the top they offer an experience called "The Tilt" which is exactly what it sounds like. You stand in front of some really thick windows and it tilts you forward to give a different perspective of the streets below. Heights kind of freak me out so I didn't do it, but I watched two guys do it and it seemed cool. It's also an additional $10 from your general admission to 360 Chicago but you can purchase the tickets at the top. In my opinion, the views of 360 Chicago are better than the ones from Skydeck/Willis Tower. Technically Skydeck is higher, but I feel like the height difference is negligible. I really like the view of the shoreline from 360 Chicago. It's definitely worth visiting, just try to go off hours. read more

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We were deciding between the 360 Chicago and the Skydeck during our visit to Chicago. We decided on the 360 Chicago because of the skyline views, including the Willis/Sears Tower, from that vantage point. Admission is about $30 per person...but we did it as part of the CityPass bundle. Both CityPass and GoCity include this attraction if desired. We arrived at around 2pm for our 2:30 timed admission. (You can arrive within 30 minutes of your admission time) At that time, 2:30pm on a Wednesday, the place was pretty empty. After our tickets were scanned, we walked through a brief scanning area and proceeded to the walkway leading to the elevator to go up. The walkway had some interesting facts about Chicago along the way. The elevator ride was surprisingly quick up to the 94th floor. On the 94th Floor, there are beautiful views of the city, a snack and drink (including alcoholic drinks) area and a souvenir shop. There is also the TILT area...where, for $10, you can tilt over the side of the building...the angle wasn't very steep...should be okay for most people. While the views were nice, I think the SkyDeck offers a bit more for the price. Now, the 360 Chicago does allow tripods...so that may come in handy for those photographers who are interested in sunset, night or other long exposure photos. All staff we encountered were welcoming, friendly and efficient. Lots of parking lots in the immediate area but they are pricey. We were able to find street parking in the area and pay via the ParkChicago app....the rate in that immediate area was $4.50 per hour with a maximum of 2 hours...which was perfect for our visit. There is a lot to do and see in the immediate area, particularly along Michigan Avenue, so it may be a good idea to plan this attraction into some others in the area. read more

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Another must do when in Chicago I got our tickets online and scheduled a time slot to come and experience this. I paid for the Tilt experience and for 2 drinks at the CLOUD BAR. This venue has breath taking views of the city. There is seating available to hang out and take it all in, appreciate your life and current situation lol Tilt experience is fun, glad we did that as well Cloud bar is on the same level and right next door...... read more

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The 360 Chicago (formerly the John Hancock Tower) is one of the high buildings in the city with beautiful panoramic views of the city. The views are beautiful and well worth the visit. If you purchase the Go City Chicago pass, this is one of the attractions included. One nice experience you can add to your visit is the "Tilt" which is a platform you stand on as you tilt outwards away from the frame of the tower and stare down to the world below. No worries you are secure at all time with a thick glass and steel frame supporting you. It's not for the ones afraid of heights, but is otherwise rather tame and enjoyable. read more

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360 is definitely worth it and the views are fantastic and must visit. Looking at the water view along with the tall buildings is a thing of beauty. Navy pier view was fantastic. Dont miss out on this one !! read more

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The view is amazing. The experience is nice. I am afraid of heights but this was a decent experience. Being enclosed and able to hold on is great. The tilt is for a total of 2 minutes but it isn't a consistent tilt which is good. The photos they take of you are really pricy though read more

360 Chicago - What a building!!! The tilt is on the 94th floor. - Observatories Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Located by the magnificent mile . Parking is your own mission . Pretty pricey in the parking garages (fyi) I bought the observation, sip and tilt deal. It gets you on the observation deck, a drink and a ride on the tilt. Museum on the first floor is pretty historical with all of Chicago documentaries on display. Then you hop on the elevator for the 94th floor. Pretty views of the landscaping, beach, and waters. Staff take pictures through out but they are pricey as well. Restrooms are limited one upstairs and one on the first floor. This is ridiculous. Lines are long and stalls were broke. Souvenir shops available. read more

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We walked to this location and a tip for you, it is cheaper to buy your ticket online than in person. It was $32.50 online vs $40 in person. They do give a student discount in person making the ticket $36 if you show your student id. It is a bit pricey for an elevator ride but the view is beautiful. We didn't try the tilt but the bar was cool. read more

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Beware of buying tickets on their site! I booked two tickets using my credit card(which I hadn't used in months) and conveniently the very next day had 2 random charges and 5 others that were declined! I had to report fraud! Luckily all the charges were pending still. Be warned read more

360 Chicago - Observatories Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

That was a very cool experience. 94 floors at a 1030 ft over Chicago. It has beautiful views of the city and lake Michigan. read more

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10:10 recommend! This was absolutely stunning the views are breathtaking. Great for family and friends, tourist or even if you're local a must do. read more

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360 Chicago was a stop on my visit to Chicago, upon entering the building I smelled something delicious and looked to my left and there was A Benihana's restaurant, I wasn't there for that on this trip so as I sucked in the aroma I proceeded to purchase my ticket to go up to the top of the 360 tilt and the cloud bar. This price for the tilt and just to walk around on the 94th floor of the building was 50 bucks at the time I went, the prices does differ according to the time and day you go. The tilt experience for me was not really worth the price but it was a cool experience but I would not have cared if I had not done it. There were other Chicago sites I would have been more happier trying. read more

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What a great place to come see all of Chicago from a high viewing tower. Since the observatory is 360 degrees you can see all the sky scrapers and city of Chicago from a high vantage point. The observatory is clean and we'll kept and the ambiance is busy but very organized. I recommend coming here if you want to get some nice pictures and see all of Chicago in its majestic beauty of architecture wonder! Souvenirs and drinks can be purchased as well. 5 stars! read more

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Came in during sunset hours on a weekday and they weren't too busy. Hardest part would be getting a good seat once you're at the top. Good views and the spiders at the windows outside were very fun to watch lol. read more

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The 360 Chicago Observation Deck is the renamed version of the former John Hancock Center) is a popular attraction in Chicago. You can take the bus or the Big Bus (a tour bus) and get pretty close to the building. Once there, you go 94 floors to the top. You can walk around the top floor to discover breathtaking views of Chicago in all directions. You can see the city Skyline, Trump Tower, Lake Michigan, and much more. While here, you can order drinks from the CloudBar. There is also a small selection and snacks and several of the Penny Press machines for those who collect. Try to go on a clear day - there are no refunds and the views are breathtaking when visibility is good. A must-visit site every couple years! read more

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Pretty good view of the city, but mediocre experience over all. We left feeling like we wasted our CityPass and our time. We got tickets through CityPass. It was not clear that we could have and should have purchased the additional TILT experience ahead of time. We went up the elevator and found out that tickets for the TILT experience were only available for 4hours later. It would be a waste of time to sit for 4hours and it was a waste of time to only come for the view since the CityPass comes with SkyDeck access. The observation level is full of people waiting around for their turn for the TILT experience. The bar is full of people trying to kill several hours before their turn. They don't tell you the availability or wait times of the TILT experience at ground level. You can't leave and come back so you're stuck with your sunk cost. read more

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Had a great time at the 360 Chicago.. We really loved the view of the city as the sun was going down and the city lights came on. We went very late around 8:00 and was able to avoid the crowds. read more

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We visited both 360 and Skydeck during our recent Chicago trip, and I like Skydeck a bit more. 360 was a great experience as well, but I feel like it's really hyped up. We splurged and got the expedited tickets, which was worth it since we visited on a Saturday evening. We got to skip all of the lines, got to take our green screen-ish photos early, and got to have our ears popped in the super fast elevator quickly. I appreciated the video montage in the elevator, and the views at the top were amazing. My favorite was seeing the Navy Pier along the lake. At the top, there's a place where you can go through a revolving door to experience the outside air - it was cold! Next to it, I saw people on TILT. So glad I didn't pay extra for that. Long lines and the experience looked meh. The people finishing TILT kind of had a "that was it?" look on their face. I appreciated the different photo spots around the area, and I like how they have a model built out of Legos - my kid went nuts for that! There's a place to sip some drinks, and a pretty well-stocked gift shop at the top. The ride down is quick, and the photos they take are clearly an overpriced tourist trap. I will say that I bought one at my son's request, but grumbled a bit when I tapped the card. read more

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I went there on a school trip, and and it was awesome. the gift shop is really cool, and so is the view. I even saw the wiener mobile!

Feel the fear and do it anyway...then do it again!!!! Seriously, I can't wait to get back to Chicago so I can do the tilt again! I'm scared of heights, I'm really praying God delivers me from that fear. I'm pretty sure the tilt is safe but who's thinking "probably nobody died ever" when you're tilting over 1,000 feet in the air! It was so fun, so exhilarating, so scary, so worth the extra money! I did City Pass and chose 360 Chicago as one of my adventures. It doesn't include the tilt but I couldn't come and NOT do it. FEEL THE FEAR! I saw kids doing it while waiting in line. If the baby can do it, I can do it. I started up a conversation with a lady in line behind me. We were hyping each other up though she clearly didn't really need it. I was the only one hollering and cursing during the tilt but I didn't care. I'm not seeing these ppl again! lol My only gripe is the pictures are so damn expensive and you can't really choose (I think). I just remembered wanting them but struggling over something in addition to the price. Of course if you don't tilt, you're a loser lol kidding but the 360 view is otherwise magnificent as well. TILT DAMNIT! I want to go again! read more

360 Chicago - Before the TILT - Observatories Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were in Chicago for my birthday, and my husband always finds the most challenging things for me to do. We went on a Monday night, so it was slow. It seemed like there was a private party going on on the other side of the bar, which made sense given the slow tourism. The weather was perfect for the view. The only reason I didn't give it more stars was because the bartender was rude. We tried to make conversation and asked for recommendations, but he gave us the cold shoulder. He seemed annoyed--probably because he was working the slower side of the bar instead of the side with the private party. When I said thank you, he didn't even respond or say "you're welcome." He just walked off to the other side and started complaining in Spanish about not being on the other side making tips. I get it--but you still need to be at least somewhat pleasant. I'm not asking anyone to be my best friend, just to be polite. read more

I loved this experience, especially the Tilt attraction! Unfortunately, the day we came it was raining and cloudy with bad visibility. When we checked in, they did ask if we wanted to change the day of our tickets but we were on a specific schedule for the weekend. We did get some good views when the clouds would clear for a minute. The elevator ride up to the 94th floor was fun but quick. Once on the 94th, you can stay up as long as you want to take in the amazing views! There is Cloud Bar to grab some drinks and a little area where you can pick up snacks. The Tilt attraction is definitely worth it and so exciting!! I'd come again on a clearer day! read more

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The views are nice, but tickets are expensive. Once you're up there, there's not really anything to do unless you want to spend more money for drinks or for the Tilt experience. It's definitely a tourist attraction. Seeing it once is enough. read more

360 Chicago - City view from 360 Chicago. - Observatories Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really enjoyed this viewpoint! It was a great spot to visit in chicago, the ride was also fun and new way to enjoy the beautiful city view. Definitely a cool thing to do as a tourist read more

360 Chicago - Observatories Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It can be found in a section of the city referred to as the "Magnificent Mile," sometimes called the "Mag Mile" as well. it was the second-tallest building in the world upon completion in the year 1969. it is home to some of the fastest elevators in the United States and allows visitors to reach the 95th floor from the ground level in just 38 seconds! One of Chicago's most notable attractions is its skyline, and one of the best places to experience it is at the 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck. "360 Chicago Observation Deck." It's located on the 94th floor and at a height of 1,030 feet. it offers some of the most amazing views over the city of Chicago and Lake Michigan, allowing visitors to see a distance of over 80 miles (130 kilometers) and into 4 states in all directions! Formerly known as the John Hancock Observatory, 360 CHICAGO towers 1,000 feet over The Magnificent Mile from its location on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center (or 875 North Michigan Avenue as it is more formally known) - John Hancock for an adrenaline rush, test out 360 CHICAGO's TILT. which gives visitors a unique view from more than 1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile as they are tipped outward at an angle to look straight down from the glass enclosure. Grab a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, or a snack at the Sky Cloud Cafe and bar, or look for souvenirs in the gift shop. Facts: The project was financed by John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company which was one of the initial tenants of the building as well. As the company financed the project, it also acquired the naming rights but it expired in 2013, but hey we still call it by old name. Its official name is ' 875 North Michigan Avenue. The tower is occupied by some of the biggest companies like Best Buy, Starbucks, and Etihad Airways. read more

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