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John Hancock Observatory

Expert Reviews of John Hancock Observatory

Citysearch | All grace and strength, it's shorter than the Sears Tower, but it's still among the world's 10 tallest buildings.

The third tallest building in Chicago (after the Sears Tower and Aon Center ), the Hancock stands 1,127 feet tall, 100 floors high. The Hancock's greatest draw is the option of kicking back in the 96th floor...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/15/2004
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User Reviews of John Hancock Observatory

Yelp.com Review - by Shawn H.

5 of 5 stars. This is my favorite skyscraper. If Darth Vader had a skyscraper this would be it. I love the shape, color, and simplicity of this building. It is also has the best observation deck in Chicago.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish F.

3 of 5 stars. Big John is a CHEAT! I was.. I mean.. I saw this kid playing some of those computer games on the top floor and the computer/Big John totally won every time despite my.. I mean the kid's.. attempts to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by l v.

5 of 5 stars. A must-see when visiting Chicago. If you're lucky enough to stay overnight, go to the Signature room. It has the BEST view of the Chicago Skyline. All you have to do is buy a drink....which is still…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by angela n.

4 of 5 stars. The Sears may be taller, but the Hancock has the better view because it's closer to the lake and to many of Chicago's cooler buildings north of the river. The Signature room has decent drinks, but…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie K.

5 of 5 stars. it was fine day.. no cloud in the sky.. no noises in the street.. I haven't gone up Empire Building in NYC yet.. cuz I am afraid of heights.. but my uncle.. sigh~ he didn't know..
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon T.

5 of 5 stars. This is a great buidling. The architectural features are amazing. The aesthetics are way up there as well, an accompaniment to the height of the structure. The bottom of the building, which is…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Timothy M.

4 of 5 stars. Big John. One of Chicago's sexist buildings. The Hancock was designed by the firm that helped solidify Chicago as one of the world's most important architecture city, Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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Amazing view you never want to forget

My family and I made as many visits as about 8 or 9 times so far. It has never been the less. They t...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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Best view from a tall building in Chicago

When they first built this building, I rented a great apartment in Old Town for $85. I helped the fo...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia B.

4 of 5 stars. I used to do Temporary work in the Hancock and I loved it! I was on the 33rd floor and the view was amazing! You can see a lot of Chicago from up there. If you get a chance go up to the top and eat or…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Liliana S.

5 of 5 stars. A must see for all tourists. Right on the Magnificent Mile adjacent to Water Tower place and other great shops, you will not be disappointed...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by a w.

5 of 5 stars. One of the many great sky scrapers in Chicago. This one, especially, has a lot to offer. There's the Signature Room all the way a the top and a great little are of small shops and restaurants all the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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great way to see Chicago

It was beautiful being at the observatory at night. It would have been more romantic if there hadn't been so many noisy kids there. If you do go, try to go as late as possible. Also, go when you have some...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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Better than the Sears Tower

Thanks to the proximity of Lake Michigan, the view seems better here even though you're not as high up as at the Sears Tower. Less of a line here and no pre-trip movie presentation, as well as an outside...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Tower of Dreams

The John Hancock Center was breathtaking, the view was incredible, and the staff was very friendly.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2002
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Picturesque View

This is a nice place to go after eating an early dinner at one of the restaurants downtown and watch the sun set. The view is incredible, almost too hard to describe with words, as you have to see it to feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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Signature Room Rating

I have only been in the Signature room in the John Hancock, and it is great. It is a very good view, while you enjoy an awesome buffet.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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Best View in Chicago

Yes, everyone knows this is the tallest building in North America, and by some standards, the world. And yes, it was featured prominently in Ferris Buller's Day Off, a seminal Gen X flick. But you can do...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2002
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This Place is a City in a City

John Hancock Building in Chicago, I consider the view better then the Sears Tower since it right next to the lake while the Sears Tower is more to the western part of DownTown Chicago On the observation deck...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2002
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What a view!

Great place for visitors to Chicago. On a clear day, you can see into Indiana and practically all across the lake. Great for families; just get there early or be prepared to wait a long time.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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