USA Southern view from John Hancock Center, Chicago
The observation deck of the top of the John Hancock Building offers an amazing view of the city at 360 degrees. The 2 best views are towards the city, which is shown in this image, and the view down the beach at sunset.
Tripods are usually not allowed, but you can use the heater on the floor to stabilize your camera. Mondays seem to be the exception though, so you should ask if you are allowed to use a tripod on this day.
Tripods are usually not allowed, but you can use the heater on the floor to stabilize your camera. Mondays seem to be the exception though, so you should ask if you are allowed to use a tripod on this day.
Travel Information
The John Hancock Center is pretty easy to find as one of the highest buildings in Chicago. The best way to get there is probably by subway. Admission currently costs about 22$ and you can enter this building from 9 am until 11 pm.
Insider trick: If you don't want to pay the admission you can also get up there to a restaurant, which is just below the observation deck. The entrance is free, but if you want to take pictures, the observation deck seems to be the better alternative.
Insider trick: If you don't want to pay the admission you can also get up there to a restaurant, which is just below the observation deck. The entrance is free, but if you want to take pictures, the observation deck seems to be the better alternative.
Spot Type
Indoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Blue hour/at night
Sunrise & Sunset
06:46 - 16:26
| current local time: 13:43
Photo Themes
observation deck
Skyscraper
streets
traffic
Locations
Chicago
The John Hancock Center
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