{"id":15604,"date":"2023-04-26T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T13:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freehandhotels.com\/magazine\/?p=15604"},"modified":"2026-06-22T09:21:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:21:37","slug":"experience-amazing-views-from-skydeck-chicago-willis-tower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freehandhotels.com\/magazine\/2023\/04\/26\/experience-amazing-views-from-skydeck-chicago-willis-tower\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience amazing views from Skydeck Chicago, Willis Tower"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Windy City is known for many things – its culture, arts, history\u2026and seriously amazing views.\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking to head up high to take in Chicago’s skyline, you should look no further than <\/span>Skydeck Chicago<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Located in Willis Tower, this iconic attraction offers insane views of Chicago’s skyline from 1,353 feet above street level. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime resident, a trip to Skydeck Chicago is a must-do activity that should be at the top of your bucket list.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Skydeck Chicago?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Skydeck<\/span><\/a> is an observation deck on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower. It gives you a view of the city from all directions with most of Chicago\u2019s landmarks including McCormick Place, Soldier Field and Northerly Island to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, The Hancock Building to the north, and The United Center to the west. On a very clear day, you can actually even see Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin from the Skydeck – we told you, it\u2019s amazing.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The most exciting part – incase those views haven\u2019t already impressed you – is <\/span>The Ledge<\/span><\/a>. The Ledge is a glass balcony that extends four feet from the body of the Skydeck and it is the ultimate spot to get a photo (if you dare).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re up for learning more about the rich history of the Willis Tower (which is the tallest building in Chicago and the third tallest in the whole of the Western Hemisphere!), we recommend joining their <\/span>interactive Skydeck experience<\/span><\/a>. This shares a tonne of interesting information about the city and is a unique way to get to know more about Chicago.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do I need to buy a ticket to Skydeck Chicago?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Skydeck has implemented timed ticketing so you will need to reserve your tickets in advance to guarantee access.<\/span><\/p>\n

When is Skydeck Chicago open?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Skydeck is open year-round, seven days a week. The viewing tower is popular with both locals and visitors so we recommend contacting us for Willis Tower Skydeck <\/span>tickets and price info<\/span><\/a> in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n

The opening hours are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n