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Willis Tower

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Ranked #8 for monuments in Chicago
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Travel + Leisure recommend this place
"This is a must visit - great views of Chicago ... Love the Skydeck."(24 Tips)
"Has a wonderful sky deck best view ever."(11 Tips)
"Awesome views on the 103rd floor any time of the day"(6 Tips)
"Incredible views of Chicago from the top"(6 Tips)

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Jon SuminskiJune 29, 2015
Willis tower is a Chicago must see. Breathtaking architecture and the sky deck is an amazing view of the city. Take time to read facts on walls while in line for the sky deck. Watch movie too.
Erik RowleyJanuary 14, 2017
Been here 5+ times
An architectural marvel, the tower formerly known as Sears, is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world. A must visit when in Chicago.
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JasonApril 4, 2014
The view from the 103rd floor is breath taking. It's well worth the price of admission. I went late (7:30pm) and saw the twilight skyline and the night view was spectacular.
_February 18, 2015
Known for the glass floor and the beautiful view of Chicago. If you have the Go Chicago pass or city pass, you can cut your time in half during a busy day.
Latasha BerryNovember 18, 2013
Awesome spot, not just for tourists. Be prepared to spend 2 1/2 hours in line if you don't pre-buy your tickets. Thousands of people visit daily. The plexiglass ledge is a must do!
Fodor's TravelJanuary 28, 2016
Take the ear-popping ride to the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower (né the Sears Tower) to get to Skydeck Chicago, where on a clear day you can see as far as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Read more
Serena MaldonadoNovember 9, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Go to the Sears Tower (real Chicagoans will ALWAYS call it that) and go up to The Ledge on the 103rd floor and get a fantastic photo taken by an awesome employee from Photogenic!
Edward ForteJune 15, 2023
Nice for first time visitors of Chicago with the highlights of Chicago before going to the skydeck. Also nice photo op on the sky ledge
Aaron CruzJuly 24, 2013
Will always be known as Sears Tower to me. Go up-top the tallest building in the US, to the 110th floor and Skydeck. Will you walk on the ledge? See several states from above.
MarkFebruary 23, 2020
Get here early to avoid the worst waits. Clear day a must if you wanna see the four States from the Skydeck. Swallow your fear of heights and step out onto The Ledge. Pics or it didn't happen!
Vasek S.June 25, 2016
Such a weird feeling to stand only on the glass at the 103rd floor. But the view is awesome, amazing, wonderful, magnificant and it comes to handy to wait on the line for about 1 hour and enjoy it
Chicago TribuneSeptember 26, 2011
1,451 feet tall. If you're brave enough, the skydeck is amazing. You literally feel like you're floating on top of the world. For more stories mentioning the Willis Tower, go to http://trib.in/ogoEOZ
Jonathan FerreraDecember 19, 2015
This is still the Sears Tower to many Chicagoans. Call it that to feel like a local and avoid awkward stares, until you add ketchup to your hot dog.
Denise CambridgeAugust 10, 2013
Will always be the Sears Tower to me too! The glass ledges are amazing! You have to go out on them and get your picture taken!
Shannon JeropkeDecember 22, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Enterance to the Skydeck is on Jackson. Go on a weekday to avoid crowds.
C BaileyOctober 15, 2014
Beautiful building but such a long wait on weekends. Definitely plan to go at a non-peak time if you don't want to wait 2-3 hours. We decided to walk around the city instead
Araceli ArroyoFebruary 3, 2012
As a native Chicagoan this will always be Sears Tower. Check out observary deck and step onto outer glass for a cool view down
naveenSeptember 18, 2011
go towards the end of the evening on a weekday: we were there 830p on a thursday and there were no lines. as scary as it is, standing out in the glass ledge makes for a great photo, esp at night
Silvia Butta CaliceAugust 15, 2015
Definitely get the fast pass! You do not have to stay in a line that long for so many hours!
Team CocoNovember 10, 2011
"The Willis Tower used to be known as The Sears Tower. They changed the name after people kept showing up in the lobby trying to buy washing machine and ratchet sets." - Conan O'Brien
Shermans TravelAugust 9, 2012
The observation deck has knee-high exhibits, like coloring sheets, a scavenger hunt to see who can spy the most landmarks, and 4 retractable glass-bottom balconies 4.3 feet off the building's edge Read more
Kevin M. McNally, CMPFebruary 5, 2019
This is a must see and a must take a selfie Chicago offering. the observation sky deck allows you to gaze upon a beautiful vistas of Chicago. You'll learn about Chicago's history and architecture too!
Jesus TexocotitlaJuly 19, 2018
Be patient to wait in the lines and take your best photo, enjoy it :)
Christopher RollysonNovember 5, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Willis beats the pants off Sears for the lobby art collection. Also caffeine stations & wifi on 3/4 corners although they close early. The art adds. Quiet enough & stately for informal meetings.
Brett W.October 10, 2013
Formerly known as the Sears Tower, it remains the tallest completed skyscraper in the United States, at an architectural height of 1,451 feet (442 m). Designed by SOM, it was completed in 1974.
Mark MulderOctober 18, 2019
Observation deck was crowded and the "skyfloor" glass cubes require a 30 minute wait in the line. Make sure to book tickets online to skip the lineup at the ticket counter.
Adilene IbarraFebruary 15, 2013
If you're going to do only one thing here, please let it be the glass balconies... unless you're terrified of heights. A great view of the city and an excellent photo-op.
Paul AlfredApril 29, 2014
This is a must visit - great views of Chicago ... Love the Skydeck. You get to stand on glass and look down at the toy cars... It's a crazy feeling.
Dana JensenDecember 16, 2014
Tourists: be aware that for many days it is a Bad Idea to go to the skydeck because it will be too cloudy to see anything. Nice patio for eating lunch on the south east side of the building.
Jacky YanNovember 2, 2015
Simply cannot miss the night view here with the glass floor! But have to come a little bit earlier before the sunset as too many people here. Ling queue better get the pass to avoid the queuing time!
Travel + LeisureMay 29, 2012
A series of magnificently scary glass boxes, collectively known as the Ledge, is attached to the venerable Skydeck, where you’ll feel like you’re standing unsupported 103 stories above the ground. Read more
Rebecca RodriguezMay 9, 2013
If you might buy a souvenir photo, don't wear green or you might look like a floating head. The picture is taken in front of a green wall & then an image of the city is added wherever it has green.
Brad HobackMarch 21, 2011
Very cool to stand out on the ledge. We went at night & got some beautiful nightscape pics, but it was difficult to get pics of us on the ledge. Inside lights are dim & the flash bounces off the glass
Melanie CarterApril 30, 2013
pretty cool! if you go on a weekend, the professional photo line for the ledge is the fastest line (and they'll use your camera if you ask nicely). You don't have to buy the photos.
Birol UluçAugust 9, 2016
They should actually accept visitors per reservation. If you are planning to visit the other four Chicago sites, a city pass would be useful.
Julie LoSeptember 28, 2014
The line may be long but it moves pretty quickly...there are 3 gift shops starting with the one on the sky deck floor
Alla KyslenkoOctober 26, 2017
In the evening there were few people. We weren’t long in the line. It was awesome
Kevin MannFebruary 12, 2016
Of course it's a must do. Interesting history about the construction. Do a handstand on the ledge.
Michael MarzanoNovember 2, 2012
I worked in the Willis Tower when it was known as the Sears Tower. I worked for UniCare and sat on the 29th floor. I used to love how the elevators were always off balance or how the windows moved.
Corie HamptonJuly 1, 2013
Get there early to avoid lines and crowds for the SkyDeck. But definitely worth it!
H BFebruary 10, 2012
The Skydeck is where Ferris, Cameron and Sloane pressed their foreheads against the glass to get a good look down the Ledge. A glass box that extends out 4.3 feet from the edge of thebuilding.
Dustin OlsenMay 16, 2013
It's $18 to the top here at the famous Sear's Tower. Did you know the building was designed based on the concept of a pack of cigarettes? You'll hear all about it inside!
@JoeTBAApril 8, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Just like Sox Park will always be Sox Park this will always be the Sears Tower. Welcome and enjoy the View!
FrankieMarch 28, 2013
Unless you have a few hours to waste waiting on a line....spend the extra money and buy a quick pass and take the elvevator immediately to the top!
Gary WilkinsonMarch 13, 2016
Go on a day with zero visibility, there's no queues! (The view is a bit crap then though.)
Fluying ✅April 1, 2018
The tallest tower in the world is +double in hight compared to the anyway impressive Willis Tower.
Scott KleinbergMarch 10, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Those glass balconies are amazing. Don't be afraid - they're safe. Get down on the ground and have someone take a memorable photo of you.
Serena MaldonadoJuly 7, 2012
Been here 100+ times
The ledge is NOT all that. So stay your ass at home or go to the lake during the summer. Your essentially paying almost $20 to look out of a bunch of windows.
Elizabeth BursteinMay 20, 2018
Huge lines to take ledge photos on the weekend. Ledge photos are super cool. Great views.
Dan KnightDecember 7, 2014
Do the Platform experience! Go to last platform, cuz that's the one with staff photos. Shortest line, plus the pics are so much better than selfies.

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