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Nearby Restaurants and Attractions
The Hancock Observatory is located right in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile with world-class shopping, dining and entertainment at every turn.
Nearby attractions and dining include The American Girl Café and Theatre, Water Tower Place, The Cheesecake Factory, ESPN Zone, Rainforest Café, McDonald's and many more. Just ask a friendly Observatory staff member for directions or an area guide.
Best Parking
The most convenient parking in the area is located at John Hancock Center with entrances off of Chestnut and Delaware. Parking rates are competitive with neighboring facilities.
Best Times to Visit
The Hancock Observatory staff moves visitors up to the observatory safely and efficiently using the fastest elevators in North America. The best time to visit is early in the morning from 9-11 a.m. or after 4 p.m. for those great sunsets and starry skylines. Visit www.sunrisesunset.com for specific times.
Family Fun
Surprise your kids with intriguing and fun facts about The Hancock Observatory before you visit - learn what to look for once you're here, and find the answers to our trivia questions on the 94th floor!
Fun facts about The Hancock Observatory, a.k.a. "Big John":
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My elevators move at 1,800 feet a minute.
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You can see up to 4 states: Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and, of course, Illinois from the observatory.
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My Skywalk is 1,000 feet above the street. (Check out the temperature and wind gauges to see what it is like 94 floors above Chicago!)
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The builders used enough steel to make 33,000 cars.
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My black aluminum skin would stretch out to cover 12 football fields.
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My weight in steel is 46,000 tons or 92 million pounds.
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If I stood in the deepest part of Lake Michigan I would still stick out of the water!
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Find the answers to these questions while you're visiting:
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How tall was the first skyscraper?
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Can you name 3 Chicago "Famous Firsts."
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How did Chicago get its name?
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From which direction did you come?
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Can you find the newly remodeled McDonald's?
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Can you spot the big green frog on Chicago's city streets?
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Can you find the "farm" within one mile of John Hancock Center? (Hint: Look for the silo!)
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How many rooftop swimming pools can you find?
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International Visitors
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Best Views in the Midwest! USA Today
Chicago’s Best Views! Chicago Tribune
The New Hancock Observatory, in the
heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, gives you
a one-stop tour of Chicago. Lend an ear to Sky Tours
for an outstanding overview of the city, or step out
into the wild blue on Skywalk, Chicago’s highest
open-air viewing deck.
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Les meilleures vues dans le Midwest! USA Today
Les Meillures Vues De Chicago! Chicago Tribune
Le nouvel observatoire de Hancock, au coeur du mille
magnifique de Chicago, vous propose une visite complète
de Chicago. Suivez Sky Tours pour une vue d’ensemble
exceptionnelle de la ville, ou faites un tour sur
la passerelle d’observation aérienne la
plus élevée de Chicago, le Skywalk. |
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¡Las mejores vistas del Medio Oeste! USA
Today
¡Las mejores vistas de Chicago! Chicago Tribune
El nuevo Observatorio de Hancock, en el mismo corazón
de Magnificent Mile de Chicago, le ofrece a usted
ver Chicago en un tour de una sola parada. Entérese
de Sky Tour para ver las mejores vistas de la ciudad,
o salga y goce del azul sensacional de Skywalk, el
punto más alto al aire libre de Chicago.
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Le migliori vedute nel Midwest ! USA Today
Le migliori vedute di Chicago! Chicago Tribune
Il nuovo Osservatorio di Hancock, nel cuore del Magnificent
Mile di Chicago, vi offre il panorama di Chicago in
un unico colpo d’occhio. Affittate un auricolare
allo Sky Tours per una descrizione eccezionale della
città o allungate il passo nel blu profondo
dello Skywalk, la terrazza panoramica all’aria
aperta più alta di Chicago.
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Schönste Blicke im Mittleren Westen! USA
Today
Schönste Blicke auf Chicago! Chicago Tribune
Vom New Hancock Observatory, der Aussichtsplattform
inmitten der Magnificent Mile Chicagos, erhalten Sie
eine One-Stop-Tour durch Chicago. Skytours bietet
einen ausgezeichneten Audio-Überblick über
die Stadt und wenn Sie auf Skywalk hinaustreten, befinden
Sie sich auf der höchsten Freiluft-Aussichtsplattform
Chicago.
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The Hancock Observatory caters to international and bilingual visitors. Each year, guests from around the globe visit The Hancock Observatory for its world-renowned view. Our friendly staff welcomes you!
For the convenience of our international visitors, The Hancock Observatory offers Sky Tours, personal audio tours of Chicago, in German and Spanish.
Soundscopes, 3-D talking telescopes, are also offered in French, Japanese and Spanish.
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