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Chicago Cultural Center vs 360 Chicago Observation Deck

Both are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, 360 Chicago Observation Deck is preferred by most professionals compared to Chicago Cultural Center. 360 Chicago Observation Deck scores 90 with accolades from 10 publications like Not For Tourists, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.

Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Cultural Center
9 / 10
78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60601
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Built in 1897 as the city's original public library, this huge building houses the Chicago Office of Tourism Visitor Information Center, as well as a gift shop, galleries, and a concert hall." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located in the Loop, the Chicago Cultural Center is known for both its impressive architecture and its free programming, which includes more than 1,000 events each year." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Stop for a coffee and Danish after taking in an exhibit, lecture, film or concert at the Chicago Cultural Center." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Serves as a free cultural venue, hosting experimental dance, contemporary art, and live music (from chamber music to children’s concerts)." Full review
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Don’t leave without getting a picture under the world’s largest stained glass Tiffany Dome.
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"The spot for free lectures, exhibits, concerts, and movies."
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360 Chicago Observation Deck
360 Chicago Observation Deck
9 / 10
875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Designed by the same team (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) that designed the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower, this multiuse skyscraper is distinguished by its tapering shape and enormous X braces." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"At 100 stories and more than 1,000 feet high, the John Hancock Building is the 12th-tallest building in the world (for now, anyway)." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Formerly known as the John Hancock Observatory, 360 Chicago offers dining, sights and an interactive tour far above the city streets." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Zone out the tourists, and focus in on the prettiest view of the city."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"With views of the city from the top of the John Hancock Center, the observatory is 1,000 feet up in the air and features Tilt, a viewing platform that leans visitors over the edge of the building." Full review
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