The Hancock Observatory
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The Hancock Observatory has been recently opened following a multimillion-dollar renovation. The new Observatory is surprising hundreds of visitors with Chicago’s best views, high-tech features and the city’s highest open-air Skywalk atop the John Hancock Centre. |
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Skywalk is Chicago's highest open-air viewing area like no other. It is 1,000 feet in the air! Everyone here can feel the strong wind and hear the dynamic buzz of the city below. The friendly staff will certainly tell the real story behind Chicago's "Windy City" nickname. |
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For those who feel uncomfortable about such a great height more relaxing indoor audio Sky Tours are offered. The tours that soar above all others! |
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These 30-minute personal audio tours give a unique “overview” of Chicago’s incredible sights and remarkable history with some “inside” information that has surprised even the most seasoned Chicagoans! Sky Tours are available in English, Spanish, and German. |
REMARK |
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History Wall is another popular attraction. More than 100 photos on a giant 80-foot display trace Chicago’s rise from marsh to metropolis. Everyone can see the city’s history stretch out before his eyes, from the furious Chicago fire to the first skyscraper, from 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition to 1933 World’s Fair. |
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