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 Cite` above the city by pedersdottir
spring for a sinfully delicious dinner at La Cite`, the fabulous round restaurant on top of Lake Point Tower (the wave-shaped glass building across the street from Navy Pier). Prix fixe menu.
This is Champagne and Chateaubriand heaven.
For daytime views at a more modest cost Sunday brunch is sometimes offered.
Call ahead to check/make reservations: 312-644-4050.
Valet parking available in the building. Leave a Comment
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You can spend $10-11 and visit the official observation deck on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building, or you can wait in another line, sometimes shorter, and always free line to go to the Bar/Lounge on the 96th Floor.
The view isn't as dramatic with tables, and bars and people sprawled along the window seats, but for the budget traveler, or drinker, you can get a 2nd-rate view and spend your $10 on a couple of expensive drinks. Leave a Comment
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 Sear's Tower from Below by Jim35
However, the tickets aren't cheap, the lines can be long, and depending on the weather conditions you may not see anything anyway, So ask the attendant or call first. (312) 875-9696 - 233 S. Wacker Dr. (entrance on Jackson Blvd.)
So, before you stand in line to buy a $10 ticket, ask the elevator attendant what the visibility at the top is like. He or she will know, and will probably tell you. If he or she says the visibility is bad, save your time and money for another day or another attraction.
Do not assume that because it's a great, sunny day on the street, that the view will be fantastic. Many times there is a haze that prevents visibility 'up there' that you won't notice until too late.
Weather bad, but you're already there?
Get a slice of Chicago style deep dish pizza, or stroll over the canal bridge and see Union Station (2 blocks west) or just catch the 60, 130 or 151 buses east to Michigan Ave and the Art Institute. Or even stay on the 130 to get to the Museum Campus and many more attractions. Leave a Comment
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Sears Tower. For a much better view and a ride on the world's fastest elevator, try the Hancock Building. Leave a Comment
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Of course Sears Tower is a tourist trap, but you have to go there anyway. You get a very good view over the Chicagoland area. Leave a Comment
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John Hancock building has this photographer who politely asks to take your photograph as you wait to ride the elevator up and gives you a tab asking you collect the photo at the top. When you go to the desk, you're told its going to cost about $10 and you can choose your own background from the cheesy choices they have...falling off the building etc. They have you lapping up the photo in no time. Leave a Comment
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