3 Best Landmarks in Chicago, IL

“Willis Tower offers the best experiences of life and work to residents and visitors of Chicago. The tower was the world's tallest building until 1998, measuring 1,450 feet. The 110-story tower is the third-tallest building in the United States. The Willis Tower observation deck, named the Skydeck, opened in 1974. The tower is designed by architect Bruce Graham and engineer Fazlur Rahman Khan of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). Skydeck draws more than 1.7 million visitors a year, making it one of Chicago's most popular tourist destinations. The tower also has meeting rooms covering more than 16,000 square feet, and the site provides breathtaking views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan at 360 degrees. From street to sky, Willis Tower provides inviting hospitality and memorable experiences.”

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“360 Chicago is the 94th-floor observation deck at the John Hancock Center with a tilting glass lookout 1,000 feet up. The deck is one of the highest thrill rides on the planet. Its observation deck offers views of Chicago from 1,000 feet above the famed Magnificent Mile. The deck affords multiple interactive learning experiences on the city's rich history, vibrant communities, and architecture. They also feature Tilt, their first-of-its-kind moving hydraulic thrill ride, which tilts guests. 360 Chicago offers unique, downward-facing views from 1,030 feet up. You can enjoy the city's best views from 360 Chicago, and the observatory is the perfect spot to explore or have a fantastic experience. The observatory deck offers free admission for children under 3.”

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“Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain was dedicated in 1927 and donated to the city by philanthropist Kate S. Buckingham, and is one of the largest fountains in the world. The fountain was built in a Rococo wedding cake style. The monument fountain is located in Grant Park, inspired by the Latona Fountain at Versailles. Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain is a beautiful center of sculpture, and the center jet shoots water into the air to a height of 150 feet during the show. The fountain provides a great show of water every hour for 20 minutes. Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain uses about 14,100 gallons of water per minute, transported by 134 jets. The fountain is one of the most beautiful fountains in America because of its landscape design, finely crafted bronze sculpture, and technological use. The fountain offers free admission for all visitors.”

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