360 Chicago

We debated on this or the Sky Deck (Willis tower, I believe), and eventually settled on this because of the unique TILT attraction of the thing. The building was beautiful, and the views spectacular, especially being close to the coastline of Lake Michigan. We went in the morning (10 am) on a Saturday to hopefully avoid the crowds, and bought the "fass pass" entry to avoid lines and waiting. Turned out, for that time of day, these were definitely not needed... Oh well. Once up (the elevators are extremely fast, be prepared for your ears to pop!), we had photo opportunities galore, 360 degree views of the city of Chicago, and the glowing sunrise over the lake. I absolutely cannot complain about the views, and the photographers were very nice and helpful, and we got some great shots of our own as well. We did buy the photo package afterwards, as you cannot take photos in the TILT attraction itself, and there were a ton of digital photos included. Overall I was happy with the price of the package, but the quality of the photos was not as good as I would have expected (low res, small file sizes). As for TILT, it was fun, but it overlooked the south of the building, and as we tilted out, we really only were overlooking a small alley and some other building rooftops. It would have been amazing on the west side, over the main Michigan Ave, or the east side even, over towards the great lake. They tilt you out, and you have to hold yourself up on bars above the glass for 30 seconds, think of a static push-up, then they lift you for relief and repeat. I know at least a few people that could not have held themselves on the ride. Last thing, they have a cafe and bar, but we didn't participate in either (early morning, non-alcoholic drinkers), but the gift shop was cute and we spent some time and money there. The location is wonderful and we took a walk back following the coastline out to Navy Pier, pretty nice experience. In the end though, I wonder if I would have liked the Sky Deck a bit better? For the price to go up, ride TILT, and fast pass, we spent $66/pp, I would likely just pay for the ride up next time for the view, or try Sky Deck for $32.

360 Chicago offers one of the most stunning views of the city and Lake Michigan. Located on the 94th floor of the former John Hancock Center, it provides a full panoramic view of Chicago’s skyline that’s absolutely breathtaking, especially during sunset or nighttime when the city lights start to sparkle. The elevator ride is incredibly fast and smooth, and there are plenty of informative displays along the way that explain the building’s history and design. The highlight for most visitors is TILT, the glass platform that gently tilts outward from the building’s side — a thrilling experience for those who love a little adrenaline with their view! The staff are friendly, and the café and bar area make it easy to relax while taking in the scenery. Compared to the Skydeck, it’s often less crowded, which makes the experience more peaceful and enjoyable. Whether you’re visiting for photos, a date, or just to see Chicago from a new perspective, 360 Chicago perfectly captures the city’s beauty from above. Highly recommended for both tourists and locals alike.

Great views over the city, the tilt experience is well worth it. I went in 9.15am just after it opened. No queues, i paid on the door $57 all in, i didn’t pay for any fast track queue jumping, didn't need it. Was told if it was much later in the day or at the weekends it would be helpful. Staff very friendly and helpful. Some nice drinks at the bar