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to see more. Welcome to Hipfig's Video
Guide Series on Chicago. In this video
we'll be showing you the 360 Chicago
Observation Deck located in the John
Hancock Center (Building), we'll show you how to get
there by public transportation, and
suggest things to see while on your
visit. The 360 Chicago Observation Deck
formerly known as the John Hancock
Observation Deck is located inside the John
Hancock Center building. The building is
located at 875 North Michigan Avenue in
the area called the Magnificent Mile. To
get there by public transportation take
the CTA "L" train red line. Take the "L"
train red line to Chicago station. Exit
the Chicago station and walk east on
West Chicago Avenue towards North State
Street, then take a left onto North
Michigan Avenue, and then turn right onto
East Chestnut Street to 360 Chicago
Observatory. The Big Bus Chicago, hop on
hop off tour, also drops you right off in
front of the observatory. You can also get to
the observatory using the CTA public bus
From Michigan Avenue or South Shore
Drive in the Loop area, catch number 26
"South Shore Express" bus heading towards
the Magnificent Mile shopping area. Exit
the number 26 bus at the East Chicago
Avenue and North Mies van der Rohe Way
stop
Walk about five minutes on North Mies
van der Rohe Way to the 360 Chicago
observatory. If you're coming by Metra or
Amtrak, exit at Union Station or
Northwestern station and then take the
CTA bus number 125 "water tower express"
bus to the John Hancock Center. The 360
Chicago observation deck is open 365
days a year from 9am to 11pm with the
last entry at 10:30 p.m. daily.
Ticket prices vary depending on the
options you choose. Go to the 360 Chicago
website for details. You can purchase
tickets at the ticket counter when you
arrive, or purchase your tickets online
for discount and save time during your
visit. If you're planning to attend 3 or more
attractions in the Chicago area, consider
buying a Citypass or Go Chicago
card by Smart destinations. The Hancock
building is a residential and commercial
building. The 360 Chicago Observatory is
on the 94th floor. Visitors to the
observatory begin on the bottom floor of
the Hancock building with an exhibition
of Chicago's history and neighborhoods
then visitors go up the elevators to the
94th floor. Once on the 94th floor
visitors are treated to a 360 degree
view of Chicago from the 17,000 square
foot observation deck. For an extra fee,
experienced the Tilt. Visitors are
extended out and tilted over the streets
of Chicago below providing views from a
1000 feet above. To make the most of
your visit, make sure you plan to visit
on a clear day. The observation deck will
take you two or more hours depending on
your interest. Be sure to bring your
camera and combine with a visit to Oak
Street Beach, or the Wrigley building and
Clock Tower, or go to the Magnificient
Mile for shopping. Happy Travels. Go
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