360 Chicago is what used to be John Hancock Observatory, atop the 94th floor of the skyscraper, John Hancock Center. A huge landmark in Chicago, the observation deck offers a glorious 360-degree panorama of the Windy City. 360 Chicago is also home to the city's only SkyWalk, and the amazing Tilt offers a unique view of the Magnificent Mile, titled at an angle of 30 degrees. There's an on-site cafe where you can retire for some snacks after the exhilarating experience, 1,000 feet (304.8 meters) up in the air. Open all week, from 9a onward, 360 Chicago makes for an unforgettable visit.
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This site is of great interest to Disney buffs and animation fans alike. Disney's father, Elias, had wanderlust in his bones, moving across the country in search of a better life for his growing family. In 1892, he settled on Chicago's North Side and built this house to his wife's specifications. Rumor has it that Elias was a carpenter on the World's Exposition. Walt Disney attended McKinley High School and later took classes at the Art Institute of Chicago. The city considers declaring this house a landmark building; however, the family who lives here resists the idea in the interest of privacy. Please use common sense, and do not disturb them on your visit.
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