Sears Tower Skydeck - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 52.729 W 087° 38.191
16T E 447185 N 4636517
As of 2007 the Sears Tower remains the tallest building in the Western hemisphere and it is the largest commercial use office building in the United States. The Skydeck, located on the 103rd floor is an observation deck.
Waymark Code: WM1XGQ
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2007
Views: 228
The Sears Tower was originally designed in the late 1960's by Bruce Graham of the Skidmore, Owings and Merrill firm. It was completed in 1974. From 1974 to 1996 the building remained the tallest in the world at 1,730 feet (includes the towers; 1,450 without them).
Visitors can travel to the 103rd floor, called the Skydeck. It is the highest non-mechanical floor in the structure. From the deck you can see 40-50 miles on a clear day. That means by walking around the skydeck you can see Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. It's also a unique view of some of Chicago's famous architecture.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Opens at 10am daily. April - September it's open until 10pm, October - March until 8pm. No holiday closures.
Admission Prices:
Adult Skydeck Admission Only $ 12.95
Youth (ages 3-11) Admission Only $ 9.50
Children Under 3 FREE
Adult Admission & Skylights Audio Tour $ 18.45
Youth Admission & Skylights Audio Tour $ 15.00
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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