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Willis Tower, USA

From series “The Highest Buildings in the World”
Year: 1974. Height: 443,2 meters.

There is also an interesting monument of modern architecture in Chicago that deserves attention of tourists. We are talking about Willis Tower. Built in 1974, it has 110 floors. The height of this grandiose skyscraper is 443.2 meters. Among the distinctive features of the building, it’s worth noting a huge number of lifts, 104 in total; thus you can navigate through a large-scale building with maximum comfort and do it very fast.

Willis Tower, USA The facade is decorated with more than 16,000 glass plates, so during the daytime the building looks incredibly impressive. The magnificent lookout, Skydeck Chicago, is equipped on the 103-rd floor of the skyscraper, so everyone can appreciate the harmonious panorama of Chicago from 412 meters. Design features four glass balconies that extend beyond the building and represent a perfect attraction for thrill-seekers. Travelers who visit the legendary Chicago skyscraper in clear weather can admire objects located as far as 80 kilometers from the tower. Next - Stratosphere


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Willis Tower - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Citibank ATM' located in 0.03 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Hertz Rent a Car' is located in 0.28 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'BP' in 0.64 km
Supermarket: 'Tastebuds Food Court' in 0.05 km
Parking: 'Tower Self Park' in 0.1 km
Apotheek: 'Rahul Patel, Pharm' in 0.11 km
Police station: 'Amtrak Police' in 0.23 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Salseria Grill & Cantina' in 0.01 km
Railway station: 'Quincy/Wells' in 0.18 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Midway Airport MDW - in 13 km
 »  Schaumburg Regional Airport 06C - in 39 km
 »  Indianapolis Airport IND - in 261 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Willis Tower

The Silversmith Hotel

Located in 0 km from Willis Tower
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Rooms: 143
Decorated in neutral colors, each room includes a refrigerator at The Silversmith Hotel. Internet access is available and guests can watch … More: photo, rates and booking
Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile

Located in 1 km from Willis Tower
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Rooms: 417
All rooms at the Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile are warmly decorated and include a refrigerator and coffee maker. A work desk is provided in every … More: photo, rates and booking
Park Hyatt Chicago

Located in 2 km from Willis Tower
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Rooms: 198
Free Wi-Fi is available in each room at Park Hyatt Chicago. Guests can enjoy a 24-hour in-room dining service, an iPod docking station, and a safety … More: photo, rates and booking
Holiday Jones

Located in 3 km from Willis Tower
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Rooms: 35
A work desk and a seating area are provided in every air-conditioned room. Each uniquely decorated room at Holiday Jones features artwork created by … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Harold Washington Library
0 km - Harold Washington Library
The library, named after Harold Washington, is the largest not only in Chicago but also in the world. This fact allowed the library to get into the Guinness Book of Records. Its area is 70,200 square meters. The library building is an outstanding architectural …
Chicago Spire
1 km - Chicago Spire
The Chicago Spire skyscraper occupies a special place among the attractions of Chicago. Its construction had to be suspended due to the global crisis in 2008. Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava became the author of the project of an ultra-high skyscraper. According …
John Hancock Center
2 km - John Hancock Center
Chicago can boast the famous 100-story skyscraper, John Hancock Center, which also never ceases to attract fans of spectacular panoramas. This skyscraper was built in 1969; its height is 344 meters. There are offices and shops, apartments and even the highest swimming …
Moody Church
3 km - Moody Church
Moody Church is a real Chicago landmark. It is named after its founder. Dwight L. Moody came to Chicago from Boston in 1856. He was an ordinary shoemaker. However, he became known around the world as a religious preacher. Moody was the founder of several religious …
100 East Wisconsin
130 km - 100 East Wisconsin
The skyscraper of 100 East Wisconsin is located in downtown Milwaukee. It is the third tallest building in the state of Wisconsin. It is second only to the US Central Bank building and the Northwestern Mutual Tower. The tower was completed in 1989. It was built on the …
Lighthouse North Point
133 km - Lighthouse North Point
On the territory of Lake Park in the USA, an awesome lighthouse North Point is located. In 1984 it became a historical landmark of national stature. The first lighthouse at this place was built in 1855. It was too close to the cliff of the seaside. According to this, …

Top destination around Willis Tower - Chicago

Chicago is famous for its magnificent parks. There is the fascinating Millennium Park. It was founded several years ago. Today, this park is one of the largest in the city. It is a true masterpiece of landscape art. In the park, you can see incredible objets d'art and sculptures at each step. The park changes several times a year. On its territory, modern art exhibitions and other entertaining events are held.
When walking through the city, you can see a lot of interesting sculptures. The world-famous attraction is Cloud Gate. It resembles a big bean. The sculpture’s surface is made of polished metal. In the middle of the day, it reflects the buildings surrounding it. This original sculpture is one of the most photographed sites in the city.

All fans of painting will be definitely impressed by the Art Institute of Chicago. It was founded in 1879 and occupies the most beautiful historic building. The museum collection includes invaluable paintings of Renoir, Monet and Cezanne. You can also find here the famous works of Matisse and Picasso. Besides pieces of art, the museum also houses collections of unique old pictures and weapons. One of the most interesting collections includes pieces of African art.
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