Things to do / Travel Guide
There is nothing like taking a scope at an entire city from one spot, a panorama of light, steel, and concrete.
Chicago
There are few building in the U.S. from which you can see over 40 miles in the distance, and four states. At 1353 feet above street level, the Sears Tower Observation Deck, also known as the Sky Deck, is the highest observation deck in the entire U.S. On a clear day, you can see, from your tall Illinois perch, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The best time for viewing the city is when the sun starts to set. Another must-see in Chicago is the Hancock Observatory in the John Hancock Center. While it doesn't boast the mileage that the Sky Deck does, it does give a stunning view of the city of Chicago, with plenty of photo opportunities. Nighttime from these perches affords more great views, of brilliant blinking lights.
There are more points than just atop a tall building to take in Chicago. A human's-eye view looking up is just as tantalizing as a bird's eye view casting downward. Not least, hop on a yacht departing from any of the harbors and piers along the coast. There are plenty of yacht companies that offer skyline cruises, and these last from one to two hours.
Otherwise, travel to different land points to check out great views:
- Northerly Island - Being south, it gives a great view of the skyline and Chicago from that direction.
- Lincoln Park- Anywhere in Lincoln Park is great, but you can see the skyline the best from the Lagoons.
- Atop the Ferris wheel in Navy Pier - is awesome.
Southern Wisconsin
Tranquility comes to mind when you step foot onto the roof of the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin. With a splendid view of Lake Monona, and in the opposite direction, a quiet and quite impressive view of Madison this can't be beat. For a more central view of Madison, head to the State Capitol Building Observation Deck. The deck is only open in the summer months, and it affords impressive views of both Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, as well as of the busy streets of Madison.
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