Sky high.
Situated along the famed Magnificent Mile District, the iconic John Hancock Centre (now known as 875 North Michigan Avenue), is a distinctive, stylishly designed skyscraper that towers above the Chicago city skyline. This architectural work of wonder defies physics with its “trussed tube system” design, which allowed architects Fazlur Khan and Bruce Graham to build the skyscraper to unprecedented heights. Currently the fourth-tallest building in Chicago and the eight-tallest in the United States, the skyscraper is home to several offices and restaurants, as well as hundreds of residences, earning it the title of containing the third highest residence in the world.
Visitors enjoy an experience of a lifetime on the 360 Chicago Observation Deck located on the skyscraper’s 94th floor, which provides stunning panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline from an impressive height of 1000-feet. Interactive displays on the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and ground-breaking architecture provide fascinating insight into the cosmopolitan city of Chicago. Daredevils and thrill-seekers will enjoy the exhilarating TILT ride, Chicago’s highest enclosed moving platform, which slowly tilts visitors out over Michigan avenue from a dizzying height at a 30-degree angle. Families, especially those with young children, can relax and enjoy the scenic views along with delicious refreshments at the modern Bar and Café situated on the Observation Deck.
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