Willis Tower Chicago, Illinois | USA

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Standing tall above every other skyscraper in Chicago, Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower) is a 110-story building in the heart of downtown. One of the tallest buildings in the world and the tallest building in America, it is impossible to miss when appreciating the skyline.
Tourists can experience how the building sways on a windy day. They can see far over the plains of Illinois and across Lake Michigan to Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin on a clear day. Elevators take tourists to the top in about 60 seconds and allow tourists to feel the pressure change as they rise up.

Travel Tips:

Expect to have a really long queue. The time I went there I could see the queue moving faster from outside but there is an equal number of people inside the building. This lead to waiting of more than 3hours in the queue. You will get to know the history of the building and see the great view of Chicago along with some nearby places on a clear day.









Location: 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

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