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    Michigan Avenue Bridge

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    Tulips are blooming on Michigan Avenue, right around the bridge.
    Judit C.

    Michigan Avenue Bridge has one of the most beautiful views. The famous Michigan Avenue, the Magnificent Mile is running through this bridge. Right now, I was fortunate to experience the beautiful, blooming tulips, especially right around the bridge. You can access the Chicago Riverwalk from here, by stairs or elevator. My absolute favorite building is right here, by this bridge, the Wrigley Building. And many other great places, buildings around here, including the London House Hotel and the Chicago Tribute.

    Joe C.

    This crossing kinda feel like Times Square. Both directions you see Michigan Avenue extending into the horizon down the canyon of buildings. Chicago Architectural Center, Wrigley building, London house, and the Tribune tower flank the bridge on both side. Epic spot to take some firework photos if you don't feel like going to the pier. They line the whole river with fireworks. It's pretty epic. Also the bridge has two levels but beware of spooky lower wacker drive. Here some crazy ish going on down there.

    Betsy M.

    Seems weird to visit a bridge, but not really when it is such a beautiful one and you want to look over the side at the bright GREEN water colored for St. Patrick's Day. Downtown Chicago is so incredibly easy to walk, and walking here was a breeze. There are some interesting historical facts situated on the bridge and around the bridge... but the views on both sides are quite lovely and even with traffic.

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    Gerry T.

    If you're in town for a visit or a long time resident, it doesn't matter, you should spend some time on the Magnificent Mile (Michigan Ave.) and if you do, you eventually get to this bridge, which is so beautiful. There are so many options here, you can walk south to Millennium Park, or North to Water Tower Place and Oak St. Beach. You can go down below and catch a boat ride/architectural tour. You can also go down below and enjoy the beautiful River Walk and have a glass of wine. If you walk East on the River Walk, you end by the lakefront. There's so, so much to do. You must come here while in Chicago, it's not as grandiose as Golden Gate or Dom Luis I (Porto) not as cute as HaPenny (Dublin), but clearly memorable and somewhere in between.

    Ariel M.

    A must stop area for photos, it's a beautiful area regardless of the season and there is a lot of history on this one bridge. The architecture of the pillars is beautiful. It's nice to stop and really look at it for a minute

    Wendy A.

    I spent so much time at this busy street and I never saw it dirty, it was always clean, with many different stores and restaurants along the way. It's also very nice because it has a bridge and this bridge it's so beautiful.

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    This bridge is beautiful and great for grabbing some great pics on a sunny day.

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    Very cool area with tons of shops and restaurants. The water was frozen when we were here, so that made for pretty photos.

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    Skydeck Chicago is one of those attractions that absolutely lives up to the hype. Whether it's your…read morefirst time in Chicago or your tenth, seeing the city from 103 stories up is an unforgettable experience. The views are breathtaking, and stepping onto The Ledge is both terrifying and exhilarating. Standing on a glass floor 1,353 feet above the streets of Chicago definitely gets your heart racing! On a clear day, you can see four different states, which makes you realize just how incredible the view really is. I also loved that the experience begins long before you reach the top. There are interactive exhibits and fun facts about Chicago and Willis Tower that make the wait enjoyable and help build the anticipation. Fun fact: The glass boxes of The Ledge extend 4.3 feet outside the building and are made of multiple layers of laminated glass strong enough to hold up to 10,000 pounds. Knowing that didn't completely calm my nerves, but it certainly helped! If you're visiting Chicago, Skydeck is a must-do. The combination of stunning views, fascinating history, and an adrenaline rush makes it well worth the visit. Five stars without hesitation!

    The overall experience and the downstairs museum detailing the city's history (with its great…read moredisplays and model train) are wonderful. However, the operations leave a lot to be desired. While a 90-second time limit makes sense on a packed day, on a slow day with only 10-20 people in line and 4 decks available, they should easily extend it. Instead, they cram multiple groups into one deck--forcing our party of four adults to share tight space with two strangers--and strictly require everyone to enter simultaneously. By the time you get settled and overcome any nerves, your 90 seconds are already up. We would have rated our experience much higher, but an employee soured the end of our visit. When we politely asked him to take a photo, he rudely and repeatedly barked that he would only do so if we left immediately afterward, even though we had timed our visit and were barely over the limit. Great attraction, but better customer service and flexibility are desperately needed.

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