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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.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Chicago itself is kind of a giant tourist trap. It's a money motivated town to it's core and that's reflected by the inflation you'll find here. The entirety of Magnificent Mile and most everywhere else inside the Loop is going to be very expensive. The Sears Tower Observatory is not worth the price of admission. The Hancock Observatory would be a better choice because it's got a bar and retaurant.
Written Aug 25, 2002
The Sears Tower. Never believe the time posted. Sign says 30mins we left after 90mins still nowhere near the elevators. Getting our money back was a nightmare. They refused to return our money saying the time posted was 60mins(still less than the 90 we had already waited).We'll try the Hancock tower next visit.
Written Aug 24, 2002
The Sears Tower may offer you a spectacular, one of a kind view, but there is ALWAYS a long line and I thought it was a tad expensive, plus you're "encouraged" to move along in a timely manner!
Written May 20, 2003
the Sears Tower
I think it's OK but for better views, I'd go to The John Hancock building.
Updated Aug 26, 2002
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Sears Tower. For a much better view and a ride on the world's fastest elevator, try the Hancock Building.
Written Aug 26, 2002
The observation deck on the Sears Tower... the view from the John Hancock building is much prettier, even if it isn't quite as high up.
Written Aug 26, 2002
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Sears Tower - this is a photo from, not of. Amazing to see helicopters flying at the same level you are!
Written Aug 25, 2002
The Sears Tower is the biggest waste of time and money imaginable.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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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.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Write a ReviewOf course Sears Tower is a tourist trap, but you have to go there anyway. You get a very good view over the Chicagoland area.
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