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360 Chicago Observation Deck vs Museum of Science and Industry
Both 360 Chicago Observation Deck and Museum of Science and Industry are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Museum of Science and Industry is the choice of most professionals compared to 360 Chicago Observation Deck. Museum of Science and Industry scores 95 with approval from 12 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
360 Chicago Observation Deck
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875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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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."
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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)."
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Time Out
"Formerly known as the John Hancock Observatory, 360 Chicago offers dining, sights and an interactive tour far above the city streets."
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Not For Tourists
"Zone out the tourists, and focus in on the prettiest view of the city."
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."
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Museum of Science and Industry
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5700 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
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"The sprawling open space has 2,000 exhibits on three floors, with new exhibits added constantly."
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Concierge
"Tour a captured U-505 German Sub, take a trip into a coal mine, walk through a model of the human heart, or watch genetically engineered chicks hatch."
Travel + Leisure
"Spread across roughly 14 acres, Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry is one of the world’s largest museums, with more than 35,000 artifacts displayed in 2,000-plus interactive exhibits."
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Time Out
"If you’re into exhibits loaded with interactive bells and whistles, this expansive Hyde Park locale is your ticket."
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Afar Magazine
"The Museum of Science and Industry has been a Chicago Institution for quite some time. During the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, it was The Palace of Fine Arts."
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