The only problem was when my wife and I were checking in and the young man said that my ticket was invalid. The only reason we were able to go on the tour is that there was another gentleman there who knew that I had already purchased two tickets. Climb aboard a state-of-the-art cruise vessel for a or minute cruise of all three branches of the Chicago River, and marvel at the architecture that has made the city so legendary.
Get an insight into the buildings and engineering of a city that gave birth to the skyscraper and is the spiritual home of modern American architecture. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable and the whole crue made us feel welcomed. Enjoy the most relaxing way to sightsee in Chicago- a perfect way to explore the city free of traffic noise and congestion.
Make sure to visit the full-service cash bar featuring authentic Chicago products, including local beer and spirits. Explore the o We had a great time! Shorter ride was perfect for young kids. Boat was clean and staff was friendly. Take in the city's impressive landmarks as your tour guide provides entertaining commentary and insight into Chicago's history. Enjoy exploring this dynamic city with the freedom to hop-on and hop-off as many times as you wish to visit attractions such as the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum.
The bridge connects the north and south sides of the city. This hop-on, hop-off bus tour of Chicago makes it easy for you to explore the city's sights at your own pace. There are 13 stops, where you can hop-off to visit attractions and Great way to get around town and to all best attractions without paying for a can or taxi and with the plus of getting information about the different attractions along the way.
Cruise for 2 or 3 hours on Lake Michigan and see the sights of Chicago from a luxury boat, The Odyssey. Board the boat at Navy Pier and enjoy a personal greeting. Smile for the ship's photographer to capture the memory, then embark on an elegant dining cruise along the Chicago shoreline.
After being seated at your private table, tuck into your gourmet brunch buffet or 3-course lunch or dinner consisting of creative meals prepared fresh daily by the on-board executive chef. After your meal, dance to the live music or relax on any of the 3 climate-controlled decks as you watch the skyscrapers of Chicago's distinctive skyline glide by. Thought there would be more dancing and the trip would be 3 hours and not 2 and a half. Simply present your mobile or printed ticket to be scanned at any of the 5 attractions for entry.
One-stop is the Shedd Aquarium, where you can see otters, lizards, whales, and dolphins — and much, much more. Shedd Aquarium is home to more than 32, animals, housed under one octagonal dome. You can also take in breathtaking views at Skydeck, which stands 1, feet above the city. It was pandemic crazy.
Everybody everywhere. Having those passes helped the boys and I get into places and events without jumping through reservation hoops. After breaking ground in , it took three years to complete the tower. The building features a steel-framed bundled-tube construction method. Construction was completed in May After 18 years, Sears Roebuck and Company sold the tower and moved out of the building.
In the building was renamed Willis Tower after the Willis Group Holdings, the global insurance broker who calls the Tower its Midwest home. In July , U. Equities Realty led the design and construction of a multi-million-dollar renovation of Skydeck Chicago. With the renovation of Skydeck came The Ledge, a series of windows that extend from the building offering views straight down over the city of Chicago. The ledge is 1, feet and stories up.
Skydeck is the highest observation deck in the United States. The Ledge is made of three layers of half-inch thick glass laminated into one seamless unit. The Ledge is built to withstand four tons of pressure and can hold 10, lbs. Educators' Guide Shop. Fast Facts: The Sears Tower contains enough concrete to build an eight-lane, five-mile-long highway, enough steel to build 50, automobiles, and enough telephone wiring to wrap around the world 1.
At the very top of the building, the maximum wind drift is just one foot. Six roof-mounted robotic window-washing machines clean all 16, windows on the Sears Tower. However, many locals still refer to the landmark skyscraper as the Sears Tower. The Sears Tower was opened in and is 1, feet tall, including its antenna. New York City's Freedom Tower, completed last year, stands at 1, feet tall at its highest point. We're no longer maintaining this page.
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