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875 North Michigan Avenue

875 North Michigan Avenue

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Streeterville, Chicago
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    The experts at Crain's Chicago Business and Chicago Tribune recommend this place
    • Crain's Chicago Business
    • Chicago Tribune
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    Zach S.
    "95th Floor offers some of the best views in the city"(6 Tips)
    Scott Kleinberg
    "If you take a photo from the observation deck, turn off your flash."(6 Tips)
    Brian W.
    "The Signaure Room at the 95th has THE best view in the city!"(99 Tips)
    Eric
    "Go here for a better view of the city than from the Willis Tower"(5 Tips)
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  • Dwayne K.
    Dwayne KilbourneApril 17, 2012
    Pay a little extra and get a return pass for next time... one visit during the day and one for at night!
  • Brian I.heart icon on user image
    Brian IbarraMarch 12, 2016
    View at the top that lets you slowly face down and see the city right off Michigan Ave
  • Mark S.
    Mark SaintSeptember 9, 2010
    Great lunch, great view, great experience. Better than the observatory. If you go in the evening, enjoy a drink on the 96th floor.
  • Meredith G.heart icon on user image
    Meredith GoldbergSeptember 8, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Pretty cool place to work except for all thre tourists lollygagging on the Mag Mile -- just kidding -- sort of
  • Denise C.
    Denise CarmanOctober 8, 2013
    You can't bring in outside food or drink to the observation level but they will check them for you.
  • Dima S.
    Dima ShFebruary 22, 2013
    Bar and restaurant on 96 level with amazing city view is very cool place
  • Roland S.heart icon on user image
    Roland StadlerNovember 21, 2015
    You should go and see that I did
  • Sang-uk B.
    Sang-uk BaeSeptember 8, 2016
    Go to the north side of building to go to signiture room and observation deck. Why nobody noticed this?
  • Vanessa V.
    Vanessa VancourAugust 21, 2011
    If you're 21+ avoid paying and head to the lounge on 96 floor for a great view! Take pictures from the ladies room too!
  • amy m.
    amy millerMay 28, 2014
    Wow!! Amazing Chicago views! (Especially from the ladies room)
  • Amis ✩
    Amis ✩January 1, 2013
    Try the Sea Scallops - With mashed potatoes and a small piece of bacon on top of the scallop.
  • John K.heart icon on user image
    John KiddeApril 4, 2016
    A fantastic view of the city and lake.
  • Philip T.heart icon on user image
    Philip TamOctober 13, 2015
    Drinks are reasonably priced, but the food is a bit on the high side. Great view but line can be ridiculous
  • Priya T.heart icon on user image
    Priya TungrusAugust 24, 2015
    Pretty view on top, better than the one at the Willis Tower.
  • Chris H.
    Chris HurleyJune 7, 2011
    Great views, good cocktails and free entry. An absolute must do at sunset, or anytime you're in Chicago
  • Jordi L.heart icon on user image
    Jordi LopezDecember 6, 2015
    Try the highest Manhattan cocktail in Chicago
  • Angelica D.heart icon on user image
    Angelica DongalloMay 17, 2014
    Signature Lounge--gotta go to get some of the sweetest views of Chicago.
  • Dora
    DoraJune 30, 2010
    Scoot up to the Observatory and see if your kids can locate all 13 rooftop swimming pools within view of the Hancock!Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more
  • Jackson
    JacksonJune 21, 2012
    Try to ignore the massive spiders in the windows while taking in the views of Chicago.
  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithAugust 30, 2012
    There's a Jamba Juice in the basement of the building. Stop by if you need that energy boost midday.
  • Diego R.
    Diego RufoMarch 28, 2011
    Go up, have a beer in "The Signature Room" on the 95th Floor and enjoy the amazing views! Read more
  • Ricardo L.heart icon on user image
    Ricardo LucianoFebruary 6, 2015
    Great mall!! A best buy there!!
  • Amis ✩
    Amis ✩January 1, 2013
    Try the Caviar - Very good with the miniature pancake
  • Gokhan F.heart icon on user image
    Gokhan FerliMay 12, 2018
    Drinks are good. View is awesome
  • Asya D.
    Asya DomingoAugust 28, 2011
    Amazing, go during the fireworks at Navy Pier and you won't be disappointed!
  • Amanda
    AmandaMay 19, 2016
    Best Downtown Activities according to radicalpossibility.com
  • Nick C.
    Nick CoccoMay 26, 2010
    Best view from the city, better than Sears Tower and you can get a drink at the top and relax.
  • Eva 🐾 B.heart icon on user image
    Eva 🐾 BanovaJanuary 19, 2016
    Parking is pricey. Worth it for the view though.
  • Rodrigo T.heart icon on user image
    Rodrigo TorresDecember 26, 2014
    Great view, but the service on signature lounge requires a lot of improvement
  • Alex L.
    Alex LordFebruary 5, 2012
    My condo is on the 81st floor facing west same view from the observation deck.
  • Jamie I.heart icon on user image
    Jamie IacobucciSeptember 6, 2016
    Best view in downtown Chicago!
  • Kitty S.
    Kitty StevensMarch 18, 2010
    They have wonderful food and drinks here, a beautiful atmosphere and a lovely view. My only complain would have to be that it is terribly expensive.
  • John P.
    John PhanApril 29, 2013
    Just go to the Signature Room on 95th, pay for the Willis/Sears instead for the Skydeck pics.
  • Sara C.
    Sara CzachorskiFebruary 14, 2011
    Get a drink while enjoying the view. It's worth it on a sunny day!
  • Amis ✩
    Amis ✩January 1, 2013
    Try the Lobster Bisque - Smooth and sweet
  • Crain's Chicago Business
    The Signature Room is arguably the strongest lunch value in town, along with a full-throttle Chicago experience. Read more
  • Valentine's Day Movie
    Valentine's Day MovieFebruary 2, 2010
    Bring someone special to the Observatory Cafe for a great view, awesome coffee and delicious snacks. #vday
  • Mark J. C.
    Mark J. CarterMay 15, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Can't beat the combination of great views and great drinks. Try the Magnificent Mile Manhattan. Read more
  • StreetWise_CHI
    StreetWise_CHIAugust 3, 2012
    One of the cities tallest buildings deserves a street paper with stature!
  • Andrew L.heart icon on user image
    Andrew LitvakAugust 24, 2016
    The view. Hot damn, the view.
  • Taia S.heart icon on user image
    Taia SmithNovember 18, 2015
    The view is amazing
  • Kathryn A.
    Kathryn AveryheartAugust 12, 2010
    The best view is from the women's bathroom on the 96th floor - make sure to stop in!
  • Christine S.
    Christine S.July 16, 2011
    If u have a Military ID it's only $4 to go up to the observatory!!
  • Jess S.
    Jess SAugust 25, 2009
    Enjoy the best view in the city along with a stiff cocktail in a snazzy lounge for less than a ticket to the Observatory.
  • Meera J.heart icon on user image
    Meera JayachandranOctober 12, 2015
    View from the top is freaking awesome !!!!
  • Mary M.
    Mary MatlackMarch 1, 2018
    Have a drink a the top!
  • Angelica D.heart icon on user image
    David: try the bar with the panoramic view
  • Joanna R.
    Joanna RandazzoAugust 20, 2011
    The lunch menu at the signature room is not that expensive skip the lounge and get some appetizers
  • Eric
    EricJuly 19, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Go here for a better view of the city than from the Willis Tower
  • John F.
    John FJuly 14, 2010
    Try a martini for $12, one level below the observation deck (which costs $15)...save $3 and get a drink!
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