Skydeck Chicago 103rd floor the former Sears Tower clear observation boxes | Jarek in Illinois USA
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103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states. Offering spectacular views spanning up to four states, a one-stop Chicago experience full of interactive exhibits and…The Ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside the 103rd floor of Willis Tower!
103rd Floor Skydeck Views and The Ledge - The Willis (Sears) Tower – Chicago Illinois
Cost: $19 Notes: Go early around opening time and avoid the lines! Great views!
The Willis Tower observation deck, called the Skydeck, opened on June 22, 1974. Located on the 103rd floor of the tower, it is 1,353 feet (412 m) high and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Chicago. Tourists can experience how the building sways on a windy day. They can see far over the plains of Illinois and across Lake Michigan to Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin on a clear day. Elevators take tourists to the top in about 60 seconds, and allow tourists to feel the pressure change as they rise up. The Skydeck competes with the John Hancock Center's observation floor a mile and a half away, which is 323 feet (98 m) lower. Some 1.3 million tourists visit the Skydeck annually. A second Skydeck on the 99th floor is also used if the 103rd floor is closed. The tourist entrance can be found on the south side of the building along Jackson Boulevard.
In January 2009, Willis Tower's owners began a major renovation of the Skydeck, including the installation of retractable glass balconies, which can be extended approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) from the facade of the 103rd floor, overlooking South Wacker Drive. The all-glass boxes, informally dubbed The Ledge, allow visitors to look through the glass floor to the street 1,353 feet (412 m) below. The boxes, which can bear 5 short tons (4.5 metric tons) of weight, opened to the public on July 2, 2009.[42][43] However on May 29, 2014 the laminated glass covering the floor of one of the glass boxes shattered while visitors were sitting on it, but caused no injuries. The broken glass was replaced within days, and tourist operations resumed as before.[44]
The Willis Tower, built as and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower, is a 108-story, 1,451-foot (442 m) skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States.[2] At completion in 1973, it surpassed the World Trade Center towers in New York to become the tallest building in the world, a title held for nearly 25 years. As of December 2013, the Willis Tower is the second-tallest building in the United States and the eighth-tallest freestanding structure in the world. More than one million people visit its observation deck each year, making it one of Chicago's most popular tourist destinations. The structure was renamed in 2009 by the Willis Group as part of its lease on a portion of the tower's space.
As of December 2013, the building's largest tenant is United Airlines, which moved its corporate headquarters from the United Building at 77 West Wacker Drive in 2012 and today occupies around 20 floors with its headquarters and operations center.[3][4]
[4K] Willis (Sears) Tower Skydeck View from Tallest Building in Chicago Illinois USA
The Willis Tower (colloquial: Sears Tower, its name for 36 years) is a 110-story,[3] 1,450-foot (442.1 m) skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois.[4] At completion in 1973, it surpassed the World Trade Center in New York to become the tallest building in the world, a title it held for nearly 25 years; it was the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere for 41 years, until the new One World Trade Center surpassed it in 2014. Willis Tower is considered a seminal achievement for architect Fazlur Rahman Khan.[5] It is currently the second-tallest building in the United States and the Western hemisphere – and the 16th-tallest in the world. Each year, more than one million people visit its observation deck, the highest in the United States, making it one of Chicago's most popular tourist destinations. The structure was renamed in 2009 by the Willis Group as a term of its lease.
As of April 2018, the building's largest tenant is United Airlines, which moved its corporate headquarters from 77 West Wacker Drive (then the United Building) in 2012, occupying around 20 floors.[6][7][8] Other major tenants include the building's namesake Willis Group and law firms Schiff Hardin and Seyfarth Shaw.[8] Morgan Stanley plans to move to the building in 2019 and become its fourth-largest tenant by 2020.[8]
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Willis (Sears) Tower 103rd Floor Skydeck Walk-out - Chicago,Illinois, USA
The amazing view @ Sears Tower 103rd floor glass skybox walk out, 1,353 feet (412 m) above street level. The boxes can bear 4.5 metric tons of weight (23 people)
The Willis Tower (Sears Tower) - FULL TOUR (Downtown Chicago, Illinois)
FULL TOUR of the Willis Tower aka Sears Tower in Downtown Chicago! The video takes you from the outside, the queue, the elevator and to the top (Skydeck)!
PRO TIP: Buy your tickets from the Pizza place across the street (Giordano's. 223 W Jackson Blvd), save $3 off the full price AND skip the first long queue!
The Willis Tower, built as and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower, is a 108-story, 1,451-foot (442 m) skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States.[2] At completion in 1973, it surpassed the World Trade Center towers in New York to become the tallest building in the world, a title it held for nearly 25 years. The Willis Tower is the second-tallest building in the United States and the 12th-tallest in the world. More than one million people visit its observation deck each year, making it one of Chicago's most popular tourist destinations. The structure was renamed in 2009 by the Willis Group as part of its lease on a portion of the tower's space.
As of December 2013, the building's largest tenant is United Airlines, which moved its corporate headquarters from the United Building at 77 West Wacker Drive in 2012 and today occupies around 20 floors with its headquarters and operations center.[3][4]
The building's official address is 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606.
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The Willis Tower (Sears Tower) - Hanging with Friends (Downtown Chicago, Illinois)
Hanging with friends at the top of the Willis Tower (Sears Tower) in Chicago! See my channel for full tour video of the building!
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The Willis Tower, built as and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower, is a 108-story, 1,451-foot (442 m) skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States.[2] At completion in 1973, it surpassed the World Trade Center towers in New York to become the tallest building in the world, a title it held for nearly 25 years. The Willis Tower is the second-tallest building in the United States and the 12th-tallest in the world. More than one million people visit its observation deck each year, making it one of Chicago's most popular tourist destinations. The structure was renamed in 2009 by the Willis Group as part of its lease on a portion of the tower's space.
As of December 2013, the building's largest tenant is United Airlines, which moved its corporate headquarters from the United Building at 77 West Wacker Drive in 2012 and today occupies around 20 floors with its headquarters and operations center.[3][4]
The building's official address is 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606.
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Skydeck Chicago | City View and Standing on Glass | Willis Sears Tower | Chicago, Illinois
View of the Chicago skyline from the Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower. And view of standing on glass on the Skydeck.
103rd floor of the former Sears Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
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Willis Tower Skydeck Chicago - 103rd floor
Willis Tower (Sears Tower) observation deck with 4 glass balconies located on the 103rd floor - 1,353 ft (412 m) high. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Chicago. The Willis Tower (completed in 1973) is actually the second tallest building in the United States and the 13th tallest in the world.
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Skydeck Ledge Chicago, IL Willis Tower 103rd Floor
Chicago, Illinois (FLORIDA=TV) Skydeck Ledge Chicago Willis Tower. It's one of the most popular destinations in all of Chicago. Millions take the elevator up to the 103rd floor each year to experience the highest point in the Windy City.
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SKYDECK & LEDGE
The Ledge transforms how visitors experience Chicago. At 1,353 feet up, The Ledge’s glass boxes extend out 4.3 feet from the skyscraper’s Skydeck on the 103rd floor, providing never-before-seen views of the city.
The tower is a world-renowned building, a Chicago icon. The eighth-tallest building in the world, it remains the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, standing 1,450 feet and 110 stories tall.
The Ledge brings an exhilarating new experience to the tower. Opened in 1974, the Skydeck attracts more than 1.7 million visitors annually who enjoy views of up to 50 miles and four states. Now, The Ledge dares visitors to attempt a new Chicago experience: stand on The Ledge and feel the city from 103 floors over Wacker Drive and the Chicago River.
The inspiration for The Ledge came from hundreds of forehead prints visitors left behind on Skydeck windows every week. From the memorable scene in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to curious children going right up to the window, visitors are constantly trying to catch a glimpse below. Now they have a unique and unobstructed view of the city.
An unmatched view is not all the Skydeck offers. From the moment visitors arrive they enjoy interactive and educational attractions that highlight the iconic building and celebrate Chicago’s sports, architecture, pop culture, history, food, music, and people.
Willis Tower Chicago by night - February 2016
Willis Tower or Sears Tower is a 108-story, 1,451-foot (442 m) skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. At the time of its completion in 1973, it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing the World Trade Center towers in New York, and it held this rank for nearly 25 years. Willis Tower is the second-tallest building in the United States.
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Der Blick ist atemberaubend, besonders, wenn die Sonne untergeht und die Lichter der Stadt angehen. Ein Besuch lohnt sich!
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Willis Tower Skydeck (Sears Tower Chicago, IL)
I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Willis Tower Skydeck! It is one of the top tourist destinations in Chicago, Illinois! Here's the video from my day!
2015 video: Skydeck Elevators At Sears/Willis Tower in Downtown Chicago, Illinois
Recorded on July 20, 2015.
The Sears/Willis Tower is the 2nd tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere is the One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York.
Willis Tower (Sears Tower) Chicago
In this episode of Cheap Family Travel ( Nick, Regan, Maggie and Kate went to the top of the Willis Tower in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The Willis Tower, formally known as the Sears Tower, is a cultural landmark and an iconic Chicago tourist attraction. This 108 story building was the tallest building in the world from its completion in 1973 until 1998 - 25 years. Today, the Willis Tower is the 12th tallest building in the world, but it is number two in the US, losing its number one spot to One World Trade Center last year. You can visit the Skydeck on the 103rd floor. Lines can be long (consider a CityPass or fastpass) but there are interactive games and displays to pass the time. The elevator takes 60 seconds to go 103 floors. Your ears will pop as you feel the pressure change on the way up. Once you reach the top, the views are incredible. On a clear day, you can see four states - Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. You can see all the cities landmarks. The highlight of being 103 floors up is going out on The Ledge. This four foot glass balcony allows you to look straight down. You gotta try it!
Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower Sears Tower Chicago USA
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Tour of SkyDeck, Chicago @ the Sears/Willis Tower!! :D
Willis Tower (Sears Tower) in Chicago, Illinois
Willis Tower (formerly named and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower) is a 108-story, 1,451-foot (442 m) skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States.[2] At the time of its completion in 1973, it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing the World Trade Center towers in New York, and it held this rank for nearly 25 years. The Willis Tower is the second-tallest building in the United States and the eighth-tallest freestanding structure in the world. The skyscraper is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Chicago, and over one million people visit its observation deck each year. Named the Sears Tower since its opening, the structure was renamed in 2009 by the Willis Group, as part of their lease on a portion of its space.
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Skydeck Willis Tower - Chicago, IL
Music: Watch In Glow by Silent Partner
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Location: 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
The Willis Tower, built and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower, is a 108-storey, 1,451-foot (442 m) skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States.At completion in 1973, it surpassed the World Trade Center towers in New York to become the tallest building in the world, a title it held for nearly 25 years. The Willis Tower is the second-tallest building in the United States and the 14th-tallest in the world. More than one million people visit its observation deck each year, making it one of Chicago's most popular tourist destinations. The structure was renamed in 2009 by the Willis Group as part of its lease on a portion of the tower's space.
As of December 2013, the building's largest tenant is United Airlines, which moved its corporate headquarters from the United Building at 77 West Wacker Drive in 2012 and today occupies around 20 floors with its headquarters and operations center.
Riding the elevator to the Willis Tower Skydeck in Chicago