1. Aon Center

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    Chicago, IL

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    Denise W.

    Wow view from the Aon Center. The view is just beautiful. There is almost no blockage. According to wiki, Aon Center is the third tallest building in Chicago. Lucky for me, that I was working in this office when I was in Chicago. So if you are a visitor, you need to register yourself or have your company register you before showing up. When you get to the building, head straight to the concierge to get a visitor badge. The visitor badge will get you through the gate. Also note that if your office is on an odd number floor you will need to head downstairs for the elevators. Main floor elevators are for even numbers. My colleague told me there are good food downstairs. Well yes if you are a healthy eater and love salad or sandwiches. For me nah. Aon Center is very nice.

    View from the 76th floor!
    Shelby E.

    The AON Center is a modern, nice building! Lots of restaurants in the basement (Dunkin Donuts, Jimmy Johns, Au Bon Pain, a convenience store, Market Thyme, etcetera), a post office, and a dry cleaners. The line for security (to get a badge or ask questions) can get long. If you have a badge, getting into the elevator area is painless, as you just scan and go. The downside to this building is the elevators. They can take a while and they have a button system where you have to select your floor BEFORE entering the elevator; once you push the button it will assign you an elevator. While inside, it is a double loading elevator so it's common to pause because the "upper deck [is] loading." While the elevators can be a pain, the reward at the top is the awesome view. Don't forget that from this building you can easily get to the Pedway! Get to and from both the CTA and the Metra in the winter without having to go outside. While going through the Pedway there are a lot of different places (a dive bar, popcorn place, Subway, Burger King, a yogurt place, public restrooms, Starbucks, and Chase ATMs). All in all this building is a great place to stop in.

    Shannah H.

    Nice facility for a conference! Killer views, good food and fast elevators - which is helpful if you're on the top floor. Security is tight so visitors have to check in each day with a photo id. It took me until day 3 to realize my visitor pass could scan to open the security gates to the elevators. (Duh!)

    Patricia J.

    You cannot go up to any other level besides the lobby area unless you have an appointment. Was here last year with my hubby to visit an executive member of Kraft Heinz. I like their courtyard area is so unique and has lots of steps and marble all around. Not much to write about really just a normal business office but it was nice to see the city from up so high!

    K K.

    One of Chicago's most beautiful buildings, simple and elegant. It is not normally open to the public, but at the time, it was an 'Open House Chicago' destination.

    AON Center
    Bill M.

    The AON Center began its life as the Standard Oil Building and then the Amoco Building. This monolithic tower is actually taller than the John Hancock Center, which appears taller thanks to its antennas (which do not count towards the official height of the building). The AON outdoor plazas are popular with the lunchtime crowd.

    Aon Center, early morning, oil painting
    Shawn H.

    It's a beautiful building. I'm sure the company that rents the space and the crappy cubicle jobs suck. But the building is very elegant and beautiful. Less is more and like the Trade Center was in New York, this building is quite impressive on the Chicago skyline.

    Sonam V.

    The first time I went into this building was for an 80-floor stair climbing fundraiser for Children's Memorial Hospital (everyone should do it, it's called Step Up for Kids, go to the hospital's website for details!). I had such a great time - it was tiring, but truly amazing. It is the tallest building in the world, which does not have any antennae, spires, or finials at the top Once you've had enough of the height, you can come down and relax in the sunken plaza and enjoy the beautiful views of the city's skyline.

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    Wonderful attorney services. Dan Conidi goes the extra mile and works hard for his clients. You won't go wrong by retaining Dan!

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    Love working here. The security that work all the entrances are world class. Totally make my day everyday.

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    Beautiful building with small little restaurants inside to keep your belly happy!

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    Skydeck Chicago - NEVER FORGET (look closely)

    Skydeck Chicago

    3.5(947 reviews)
    0.9 miThe Loop

    Really cool experience and things to visit/read while you're on the way up. You start by going…read morethrough the bottom floor and there's a ton photo opportunities and history about Chicago and the Willis tower. There's information about different Chicago foods including the deep dish pizzas, Chicago style dogs, jabiritos, and more! Once you get through the bottom floor, you take an elevator up all the way to the sky deck. The elevator travels at 18mph! And it takes really quick time to travel up. But during the way up, there's a ton of information that's played in a video. You can feel your ears popping as you change altitude. Thought it was really cool to experience. Once you reach the top (103 floors) , you can look at all 4 sides of the view and it's stunning! Once you're ready to go into the glass floor, staff take two groups at a time for efficiency for each window. They will take photos for you with the company camera, and then will allow you 90 seconds for your own pictures and photos. That's how the line keeps moving without anyone taking too long. After you're finished you can hop back into line for the elevator down. I thought this was well worth it. The photos and the views and efficiency was well executed. Definitely recommend!

    I have only been on the Skydeck once. I absolutely urge first-time visitors to check it out. The…read moreChicago skyline from the deck is breathtakingly beautiful. You'll need to purchase tickets to enter. The lines can sometimes be long but they do try and control that. Of course they have a gift shop...a few actually. You can pay for a photo of yourself on the deck and you can also snap some of your own. Staff are accommodating. You are able to learn a lot of history as well as seeing other important historical displays about the city. Big touristy thing to do? Yep! Should you do it? Yep!

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    Skydeck Chicago - Use your phone flash!

    Use your phone flash!

    Skydeck Chicago - Read sign if it's not obvious.

    Read sign if it's not obvious.

    Skydeck Chicago - Our friend living his best life

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    Our friend living his best life

    Landmark Theatres - Inside theatre 5

    Landmark Theatres

    3.7(24 reviews)
    17.5 mi

    When we were looking for a local cinema to see Ne Zha 2 for the second time, this time with English…read moredubbing, we were happy to find Landmark at the Glen! It replaced Arclight which was in a decline. The cinema had been renovated 2 years ago. It was a Thursday afternoon, and the cinema was pretty quiet. There were big kiosks for ticket purchases, and the process was quick and easy. We got a small bag (which was not too small) for $10 plus tax, a little pricy for popcorn, but it was good. The popcorn guy was friendly, and he also doubled as the guy to collect our ticket stubs, and informed us which cinema room to go to. We were there for the preview of the movie, and we got the entire cinema #5 to the 3 of us! While the lobby and hallways of the cinema was nice and cool, this room was a little too warm. We totally understood that they would not cool down an entire room when there was no audience inside. I went to talk to the popcorn guy about the air temperature issue, and he promised to have it adjusted. As I went back to the cinema room. We could feel that cool air started to come out, and it was comfortable for the rest of the showing. The chairs were big, clean, and comfortable. Sound and picture were great. The movie itself was enjoyable just like the first time, and the English dubbing was perfect. The entire cinema was very clean. I was especially pleased with their restrooms being spotless clean. There is a bar in the lobby, and across from it was the biggest poster I've ever seen in a cinema lobby, it was a colorful digital poster of Ne Zha 2, very appropriate for such a spectacular movie. When we left the cinema after seeing the movie, there was another guy at the hallway collecting ticket stubs, and there was obviously more audience coming in. We enjoyed this cinema experience very much, and would definitely return to see other movies in the future.

    This movie theater's really cute. I think it's a hidden gem in the Glen. Located right next to Yard…read moreHouse in Glenview, IL. The guy was very helpful getting me a cup for water and had the whold theater to myself. Definitely coming back.

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    Landmark Theatres - Kiosks in the lobby

    Kiosks in the lobby

    Landmark Theatres - Inside theatre 5

    Inside theatre 5

    Landmark Theatres - We held our ribbon-cutting with The Village of Glenview on Nov. 17, 2022.

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    We held our ribbon-cutting with The Village of Glenview on Nov. 17, 2022.

    Willis Tower - Entrance

    Willis Tower

    3.8(1.5k reviews)
    0.9 miThe Loop

    I will always call it the Sears Tower. I can't help it, that's what it was called the first time I…read moreever saw it and you know how it is...some of us humans just don't adapt to name changes of places we know and love. Anyway, I have been to Chicago many, many times (if you see me at a Yelp event, ask me why) and I like to see the tower whenever I am in the neighborhood. No longer the tallest building in the world, it is still a spectacular sight. The history and origin and the fact that it was the first skyscraper still holds intrigue and meaning for any architecture lover. As you can imagine, it can be extremely busy because after all, it is a building that holds businesses. However, that is not always the case. I have been at various times of day and it just really depends on the time, etc. If you are going for the first time, you absolutely want to get a view from the deck (Skydeck). The views are beyond incredible.

    I went to Willis Tower at 5 PM on a weekday with absolutely no idea what kind of crowd situation I…read morewas walking into. I had mentally prepared myself for lines, chaos, and the slow march of humanity. Imagine my surprise when I basically walked right in. In fact, my longest wait of the entire experience was for an elevator, which feels like a very reasonable thing to wait for in a giant skyscraper. I also loooooooved all of the historical information provided throughout the experience. It kept things interesting and made the journey feel like more than just walking in and riding an elevator to a great view. The cute photo ops sprinkled throughout were a nice touch too. And can we take a moment to appreciate the bathrooms? There were plenty of them and they were so clean. THANK YOU. As someone who judges attractions at least partially on restroom availability, this earned major points from me. Supreme appreciation. Everything felt organized, easy to navigate, and flowed really well. I don't know if I should credit the time of day, the weekday timing, or if it's always this smooth, but whatever the reason, I was pleasantly surprised from start to finish. Would absolutely visit again.

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    Willis Tower - Chamber music in the sky

    Chamber music in the sky

    Willis Tower - I was too afraid to step all the was back to the outer wall. Others were posing and having a blast. I'd do it again!

    I was too afraid to step all the was back to the outer wall. Others were posing and having a blast. I'd do it again!

    Willis Tower - Lots of fun photo ops while heading up to the tower.

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    Lots of fun photo ops while heading up to the tower.

    Cloud Gate - Cloud Gate ("The Bean")

    Cloud Gate

    4.6(991 reviews)
    0.1 miThe Loop

    There it was! The giant bean that Chicago is very known for. Loved that it was accessible and ADA…read morefriendly so everyone could enjoy it. We came early on a Monday to beat the crowds. The later it got, the more people showed up. I was lucky to snap this photo before more people started to come in. Really cool sight to see. It's a giant mirror and has two sides, the park side and the city reflection side. So the view from both and don't forget to check out the middle.

    Cloud Gate, otherwise known as the Bean, sits in the middle of Millennium Park in downtown Chicago…read moreand is one of those public art installations that consistently surprises people who encounter it for the first time despite being one of the most photographed objects in the city. I walked up to a seamless polished stainless steel form that reflects everything around it without a single visible seam or joint across its entire surface. That engineering achievement alone is worth appreciating before I even started engaging with what the reflections actually do. The reflections are the experience. I watched the Chicago skyline curve and distort across the surface in a way that shifted constantly depending on where I was standing, and walking slowly around the perimeter gave me a different composition every few steps. Walking underneath the concave arch in the center, which locals call the omphalos, produced a funhouse mirror effect that reflected me and everyone else from overhead in a way that was consistently disorienting and engaging regardless of how many times I have seen it. On a clear day with blue sky the effect was particularly strong, with the skyline wrapping around the sculpture against a bright background. On overcast days the palette shifts toward silver and grey and produces its own version of the thing. Admission is free and the park is open and accessible, which made Cloud Gate an easy addition to my Chicago itinerary without any planning required. It gets crowded, particularly on weekends and during summer, and the area immediately around the sculpture fills with people taking photos throughout the day. Early morning visits before the crowds build give you a more relaxed experience and better light for photography. It is one of the few landmarks in any city that genuinely lives up to what people say about it.

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    Cloud Gate - 07.04.25 touched the surface of The Bean... check!

    07.04.25 touched the surface of The Bean... check!

    Cloud Gate - 07.04.25 The Bean with Chicago's skyscrapers in the background and the clouds floating above

    07.04.25 The Bean with Chicago's skyscrapers in the background and the clouds floating above

    Cloud Gate - My wife, her parents, and me at the Bean.

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    My wife, her parents, and me at the Bean.

    Aon Center - landmarks - Updated July 2026

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