Guides Nearby
Sears Tower
Hours of Operation
- Skydeck open daily Apr - Sep: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Oct - Mar: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(312) 875-9447
233 S Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
Chicago, IL 60606
Description
Built in 1973, the Sears Tower is 110 stories tall and is the tallest building in the United States as well as one of the five tallest towers in the world. Primarily an office building, the 103rd floor of the building is a Skydeck where visitors can step out and, on a clear day, peer out over Illinoi...
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