In Chicago, the amazingly popular viewing platform is located in Willis Skyscraper. This edifice is the tallest building in the United States; it is streamed upwards for 443 meters. The skyscraper has 110 floors. Its observation deck is located on the 103rd floor, at a height of 412 meters. Each year, the viewing platform is visited by about 1.3 million people. The place has some amazing peculiarities.
The main feature is the so-called Ledge or four glass balconies set out of the facade. At a time, up to five people can stay on each balcony. They can see the huge city literally at their feet and make a lot of incredible photographs. One of the favorite entertainment options for visitors of the viewing platform is a commemorative photo shoot on a glass balcony.
It’s completely free to make photos with your own camera. There is also a professional photographer who will shoot visitors the best possible way for only $20. The observation deck at Willis skyscraper is one of the few in the city that is open to visitors even at night. It would be difficult to find a better place for admiring the city after dusk. In fine weather, guests of the highest viewing platform in US will be able to see four states at once. Those are Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.
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