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360 Chicago Observation Deck vs Navy Pier
Both are rated highly by writers. On balance, 360 Chicago Observation Deck scores significantly better than Navy Pier. 360 Chicago Observation Deck scores 92 with endorsements from 8 sources including Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Not For Tourists.
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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Navy Pier
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600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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Fodor's
"No matter the season, Navy Pier is a fun place to spend a few hours, especially with kids in tow."
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Time Out
"This tourist hot spot features shops, eateries, an IMAX cinema and a bevy of sightseeing boat tours."
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Not For Tourists
"Municipal wharf turned boffo tourist attraction."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Navy Pier has enjoyed many lives since it was first built in 1916 as a passenger and freight terminal."
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"Encompassing more than 50 acres along the lakefront, Navy Pier boasts a nearly 200-foot-high, climate-controlled Ferris wheel."
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