You surely won't need a telescope in this direction! Did you ever imagine seeing planes in flight up close? Well from the Skydeck you can. What about the sunset? Well, that too. The true attraction of this site is the spectacular sunsets when you visit the deck at the right time. Also, West is also the direction that has the four glass boxes of the Ledge. If you need to take a break from the spectacular views, visit the restrooms or collect a souvenir at the gift store at this level.
The Skydeck witnesses over 1. The Ledge is the main attraction. So, what is The Ledge? On the west side of the deck, you can see four glass boxes. Inspiration for these boxes came from the number of forehead prints on the Skydeck window. The original Ledge opened long back. But the new improved The Ledge opened in the year This Ledge gives you an uninterrupted view of the city right below, straight down to the streets.
Is it safe? Strong enough? Rest assured. The glass boxes are made with three layers of half-inch thickness toughened glass that is laminated together. These boxes can hold up to 10, pounds and can also tolerate the pressure of 4 tons. They also are retractable into the building to facilitate easy cleaning. Be prepared for a long queue to see The Ledge in the summer months and during busy hours. If you are visiting during sunset time, it is highly unlikely to have the boxes to yourself.
But you can surely take a picture of yourself at these magnificent boxes. The friendly staff here can even take your picture. This one is furthest to your left as you enter. The box has lighting for nighttime pictures and even has a Canon Camera mounted on its ceiling for the official pictures with perfect backdrop scene.
These can be purchased at the Skydeck desk. Is someone in your group celebrating a special day? Do you want to make you go down on one knee extra special? The Willis Tower Skydeck has that covered! So, how do you get your message on the wall?
The friendly staff here can also help you plan a special occasion. Celebrate anything and everything here, from an intimate proposal to a group celebration! Most crowd flocks in the windy city in the summer months. But if you are looking for clear sky and pristine weather, the best time to visit the Willis Tower and the city, in general, is during the spring and fall season.
You will enjoy clear weather and fabulous view during this time. If you are looking for a time that has a fewer crowd and cheaper rates, then winter is the best time to visit the Skydeck and city in general. The city has fewer visitors during this season barring the Christmas time. Your lines will be shorter but make sure you check the weather for the day before heading to the Skydeck. You will enjoy fewer crowds at all top attractions including at the Skydeck. Also, the best time of the day to visit the Skydeck is 45 to 30 minutes before the sunset.
Enjoy the view of twinkling lights of the many skyscrapers around along with a stunning sunset. The nightscape view from the tower is not to be missed magical experience. A Fast Pass ticket lets you skip the General Admission queue and gets you to the top of the deck faster. You can also skip the ticket line when you obtain the City pass. The City pass is your one ticket to many attractions of the Chicago city at a discounted priced.
So, no more standing in the queues for tickets to popular attractions including at Skydeck. Please remember that the tickets are valid for 15 days from the date of purchase for General Ticket and for 9 days from the date of purchase for City pass. Your options for a perfect meal in Chicago are many. You can experience multiple cuisines at many surrounding places including at the restaurants in the Millennium Park. But if you have time and money to spare, have a once in a lifetime experience dining at the Skydeck restaurant.
The Skydeck has a restaurant service for all three meals of the day with of course a spectacular view at feet in the air. Start your day with breakfast here enjoying catered menu by The Metropolitan Club. Basic Admission. Like Chicago, it provides a panoramic view of the city, up to 50 miles away, where you can see Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana. Purchase skip-the-line tickets with hour cancellation to the Skydeck at Willis Tower.
The Sears Merchandise Building Tower was erected on South Homan Avenue in the Chicago neighborhood of Lawndale, four miles due west of where its successor would eventually break ground. The original tower was a relatively short 15 stories, maxing out at a height of feet. And at 1, feet high, The Ledge is the highest observation deck in the United States. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Adams, with an additional entrance on Franklin St directly across the street from Willis Tower.
Contact for information and rates. Schedule SkyDeck group visits at theskydeck. Willis Tower is undergoing an elevator modernization!
Learn more here. Willis Tower stands 1, feet meters high, with stories. Including its twin antenna towers, it measures 1, feet meters high. Entrances to the building are on the east Franklin Lobby and west Wacker Lobby sides of the building.
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