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- Centennial Wheel at the Navy Pier. At the top of the 200-foot Centennial Ferris wheel at the famous Navy Pier, look west to take in the beautiful Chicago city skyline.
- Promontory Point. Just south of downtown is the neighborhood of Hyde Park, home to the man-made peninsula jutting into Lake Michigan known as Promontory Point.
- Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park lies along the shores of Lake Michigan and features incredible views of the city skyline from many vantage points. The park itself is bigger than New York’s Central Park and is home to one of the last free urban zoos in the country.
- Chicago River Cruise. The Chicago River runs through downtown Chicago’s canyon of skyscrapers. Book an architectural river tour and learn the history of some of Chicago’s most iconic buildings.
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My Chicago Skyline photos are a favorite among friends. The span of over 100 years of history represented by these magnificent structures is impressive. All have their own unique way to reflect the sun and sky, whether it be cut and polished stone, terra cotta, or glass.
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- Lurie Garden. Things to do. Millennium Park. It's no secret that the flagship parks of downtown Chicago—namely Grant and Millennium—are home to some pretty stunning views of the skyline.
- Chicago Riverwalk. Things to do. Loop. If you don't have the time to hop on a boat tour, strolling along the Riverwalk is an easy way to see Chicago's finest architecture from a new angle.
- LH Rooftop. Restaurants. Loop. There are tons of buildings that overlook the Chicago River, but LondonHouse boasts a balcony that allows you to gaze directly down the water below, giving you a beautiful view of the Marina City Towers, Michigan Avenue and other iconic spots.
- 360 CHICAGO. Things to do. Streeterville. price 2 of 4. 875 N. Michigan Avenue (formerly known as the John Hancock Center) might only be the fifth tallest building in Chicago, but its location by the lake on the Near North Side gives it a top-notch view of Lake Shore Drive as well as the rest of the city.
Jan 28, 2020 · It is difficult to visualize the Chicago skyline without the famous supertall, formerly named John Hancock Center, now known by its address. Sharing many similarities with the Willis Tower,...
- 311 South Wacker Drive
- Willis Tower
- Chicago Board of Trade
- 111 South Wacker Drive
- Franklin Center
- Kluczynski Federal Center
- 333 South Wabash
- Metropolitan Tower
- Chase Tower
- 55 East Monroe
Address: 311 S. Wacker Dr.Floors:65Height:961 feetFun fact:At one time, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in the worldAddress:233 S. Wacker Dr.Floors:103Height:1,450 feetAlso known as:Sears TowerAddress:141 W. Jackson Blvd.Floors:44Height:604 feetFun fact:A statue of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, sits atop the building.Address:111 S. Wacker Dr.Floors:51Height:681 feetFun fact:This building is LEED-certified on multiple levels and was the largest LEED-platinum-certified building in the US when it earned the award in 2019Address:227 W. Monroe St.Floors:60Height:1,007 feetAlso known as:The Franklin, formerly the AT&T Corporate CenterAddress:230 S. Dearborn St.Floors:42Height:562 feetFun fact: This modern design is from the famed architect (also called star-chitect) Ludwig Mies van der RoheAddress:1333 S. Wabash Ave.Floors:44Height:600 feetAlso known as:Big Red, CNA TowerAddress:310 S. Michigan Ave.Floors:30Height:475 feetAlso known as:The Beehive Building, formerly the Straus BuildingAddress:10 S. Dearborn St.Floors:60Height:850 feetFun fact:There’s a mosaic by Marc Chagall in the outdoor plazaAddress:55 E. Monroe St.Floors:49Height:583 feetAlso known as:Mid-Continental Plaza- Sarah Boles
Jan 3, 2023 · After more than a decade without construction on major high-rise buildings, Chicago has approved a raft of new projects that are helping to refresh the city's iconic skyline. Home to the world’s tallest building from 1974 to 1998, Chicago was long a trendsetter in urban architecture.
Jan 6, 2019 · If you want to take beautiful pictures in Chicago, or simply have an impressive atmosphere, you’ll want to find a fabulous view of the skyline. We’ve put together a colossal list of the most scenic places in Chicago including the best rooftop bars, places you can visit for free, and touristy observation decks.