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John Hancock Observatory

Expert Reviews of John Hancock Observatory

Citysearch | All grace and strength, it's shorter than the Sears Tower, but it's still among the world's 10 tallest buildings.

The third tallest building in Chicago (after the Sears Tower and Aon Center ), the Hancock stands 1,127 feet tall, 100 floors high. The Hancock's greatest draw is the option of kicking back in the 96th floor...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/15/2004
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User Reviews of John Hancock Observatory

Amazing view you never want to forget

My family and I made as many visits as about 8 or 9 times so far. It has never been the less. They t...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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Best view from a tall building in Chicago

When they first built this building, I rented a great apartment in Old Town for $85. I helped the fo...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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great way to see Chicago

It was beautiful being at the observatory at night. It would have been more romantic if there hadn't been so many noisy kids there. If you do go, try to go as late as possible. Also, go when you have some...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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Better than the Sears Tower

Thanks to the proximity of Lake Michigan, the view seems better here even though you're not as high up as at the Sears Tower. Less of a line here and no pre-trip movie presentation, as well as an outside...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Tower of Dreams

The John Hancock Center was breathtaking, the view was incredible, and the staff was very friendly.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2002
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Picturesque View

This is a nice place to go after eating an early dinner at one of the restaurants downtown and watch the sun set. The view is incredible, almost too hard to describe with words, as you have to see it to feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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Signature Room Rating

I have only been in the Signature room in the John Hancock, and it is great. It is a very good view, while you enjoy an awesome buffet.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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Best View in Chicago

Yes, everyone knows this is the tallest building in North America, and by some standards, the world. And yes, it was featured prominently in Ferris Buller's Day Off, a seminal Gen X flick. But you can do...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2002
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This Place is a City in a City

John Hancock Building in Chicago, I consider the view better then the Sears Tower since it right next to the lake while the Sears Tower is more to the western part of DownTown Chicago On the observation deck...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2002
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What a view!

Great place for visitors to Chicago. On a clear day, you can see into Indiana and practically all across the lake. Great for families; just get there early or be prepared to wait a long time.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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