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John Hancock Center and Observatory050
in Chicago, IL 60611about John Hancock Center and Observatory:
From the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center, The Hancock Observatory invites families to take in Chicago's magnificent views, day or night! Atop one of the nation's tallest buildings (Chicago's 3rd tallest, after the Sears Tower and the Amoco Building), you'll be able to see landmarks and neighborhoods around Chicago, as well as the vastness of Lake Michigan and surrounding states.
Walk along the new open-air Skywalk. Take in the History Wall. Soundscopes are the new talking telescopes that tell you all about the sites you are viewing (in four languages!). Take photos at the faux window-washer rig or high-rise construction beam.
Individual Sky Tours are $4 with admission and "Tours for Two", shared audio tours (one Sky Tour - two headphones), are $5 with admission.
See if your kids can locate all 13 rooftop swimming pools within view of the Hancock!
Birthday parties (for kids and adults) can be held in the Espression by Lavazza cafe.
The John Hancock Center has a 750-car parking garage, offered for Observatory visitors, with entrances on Chestnut Street and Delaware Street.
Drinking fountains, payphones, and bathrooms are available at Observatory level, with changing tables in both men's and women's bathrooms. Stroller and wheelchair accessible.
CityPass: The Hancock Observatory is a participant in CityPass, the most convenient way to visit six city attractions. Tickets are combined in an easy booklet for one low price, with no waiting in ticket lines!
Walk along the new open-air Skywalk. Take in the History Wall. Soundscopes are the new talking telescopes that tell you all about the sites you are viewing (in four languages!). Take photos at the faux window-washer rig or high-rise construction beam.
Individual Sky Tours are $4 with admission and "Tours for Two", shared audio tours (one Sky Tour - two headphones), are $5 with admission.
See if your kids can locate all 13 rooftop swimming pools within view of the Hancock!
Birthday parties (for kids and adults) can be held in the Espression by Lavazza cafe.
The John Hancock Center has a 750-car parking garage, offered for Observatory visitors, with entrances on Chestnut Street and Delaware Street.
Drinking fountains, payphones, and bathrooms are available at Observatory level, with changing tables in both men's and women's bathrooms. Stroller and wheelchair accessible.
CityPass: The Hancock Observatory is a participant in CityPass, the most convenient way to visit six city attractions. Tickets are combined in an easy booklet for one low price, with no waiting in ticket lines!
tips:
Though the Hancock Observatory staff moves visitors up to the observatory safely and efficiently (claiming to use the fastest elevators in North America that move at 1,800 feet per minute), lines are often very long. The best time to visit is early in the morning from 9am to 11am or after 4pm for those great sunsets and starry skylines. Purchase a Fastpass (costly, but practical) to save time.
getting there:
Take the Michigan Avenue exit off of southbound Lake Shore Drive or the Monroe or Grand Avenue exits from Northbound Lake Shore Drive. Ohio Street exit off of the Kennedy, turn left onto Michigan and proceed Northbound to the John Hancock Center.
The most convenient parking in the area is located at John Hancock Center with entrances off of Chestnut and Delaware. Parking rates are competitive with neighboring facilities.
The most convenient parking in the area is located at John Hancock Center with entrances off of Chestnut and Delaware. Parking rates are competitive with neighboring facilities.
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