![]() ![]() For me, it defines Chicago’s skyline and is a must-see on my rare visits to the city of my birth. It was exciting to go up into what was then the tallest building in the world (we have since been up the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the current tallest building in the world. I was a teenager when it was built, although back then, it was called the Sears Tower. More on visiting Skydeck Chicago and walking out on the ledgeįor me, the tower is a must-see on any visit to Chicago. Pro tip: the best time to visit is either right when it opens or after 5pm.Or, if you are spending a few days enjoying Chicago, consider getting a CityPASS ® ticket and save 48% on five key attractions, including Skydeck Chicago.Now you can save time by reserving your preferred entry time in advance, and be out there when you want. While you can get general admission tickets, we noticed people were waiting upwards of 45 minutes to get out on the ledge.There are slightly longer hours on some of the weekend days. The Skydeck Chicago is open every day with seasonal hours: March through September from 9 am-10 pm and October through February from 9 am-8 pm.The Ledge refers to the glass boxes that cantilever from the building. Skydeck Chicago is the name of the Willis Tower observation deck.Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) is at 233 South Wacker Drive in Chicago, Illinois.Location, tickets and other key information The Ledge retracts as the tower’s window-washing system runs down from the top, and the “boxes” were in the way. The Ledge on 103 floor Looking at the next Ledge over. There have been over 800 marriage proposals and 50 weddings. It not only draws locals and tourists but also a bit of romance. Each is designed with a 1.5-inch glass floor fully tempered to hold a five-ton load. It took a year of engineering and six months of construction to create the four boxes. This, plus a Vegas walkout inspired the new Skydeck Chicago General Manager to create the Ledge. What inspired the Ledge?įollowing the success of the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, there were hundreds of forehead prints left on the windows every week. Skydeck Chicago attracts more than 1.7 million visitors annually. From that height, the views are up to 50 miles and can include up to four states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin). It took only 60 seconds to get from the ground to the 103rd floor. From ground floor to the Skydeck Chicago in 60 seconds Looking up at the four Skydeck Chicago Ledge boxes sticking off the Willis Tower. Photo by Jeff Albom Photo supplied by Skydeck Chicago. Reserve your time in advance Willis Tower Having a bit of fun out on the Ledge. We also enjoyed a short film detailing the tower’s history and highlighting a few other architectural wonders of Chicago. In case you are wondering, the Willis Tower is 262 Micheal Jordan’s tall. One of my favorites was the ability to measure the tower using Micheal Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, or other unusual measurement standards. It highlights the city’s sports, culture, and architectural heritage with fun interactive displays allowing us to get a different perspective on the tower. The ground floor is filled with interesting exhibits reminding us that Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, people, and community. Our adventure started out on the entry level of the Willis Tower. Here’s how it went for us … Visiting Willis Tower However, either way, the unparalleled views from the 103rd floor are truly impressive, whether you step out on the ledge or not. If you are afraid, I recommend finding a way to move past it and embrace this opportunity. The glass balcony juts out more than four feet from the 103rd floor of the highest observation deck in the United States.Īt 1,353 feet up, it’s surreal to look straight down … but really cool. ![]() There are amazing views to be found all over the world, but few confuse the senses like the Skydeck Chicago Ledge on the viewing deck of the Willis Tower.ĭespite being well aware of all the over-the-top safety features in place, that first step out onto the Skydeck Chicago Ledge is a bit unnerving. ![]()
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