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Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower vs Adler Planetarium
Both Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower and Adler Planetarium are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower is preferred by most professionals compared to Adler Planetarium. Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower scores 92 with approval from 10 publications such as Concierge, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower
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233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
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Fodor's
"At 110 stories and 1,730 feet tall, the former Sears Tower, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in 1974, was the world's tallest building until 1996."
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Concierge
"Designed by renowned architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, this 1,353-foot landmark tower is one of the five tallest in the world."
Frommer's
"Despite the fact that this observation area on the 103rd floor is called a "skydeck," you can't actually walk outside, but the panoramas are impressive nonetheless."
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Travel + Leisure
"Think of it as the world’s tallest recycling effort. Or maybe it’s just an exceptionally ambitious retrofit."
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Time Out
"This 1973 landmark put the city in an uproar when insurance broker Willis Group Holdings Ltd acquired the Sears Tower naming rights in 2009."
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Adler Planetarium
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Not For Tourists
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1300 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
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Travel + Leisure
"One of three venues comprising the lakefront Museum Campus, the Adler was established in 1930, making it the first planetarium in the nation."
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Not For Tourists
"Depression era wonder that thrilled millions at 1933 Century of Progress Exposition."
Fodor's
"Tells amazing stories of space exploration through high-tech exhibits and immersive theater experiences... interactive elements and real space artifacts."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"It's worth the views up and down the lakefront to walk out to the Adler, which occupies a beautiful setting."
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"This lakefront attraction on the Museum Campus features loads of otherworldly exhibits."
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