Experts' Choice Award Wrigley Building
What the experts agree on
This gleaming white terra-cotta "wedding cake" on the Magnificent Mile dazzles with 250,000 hand-tracked tiles and six subtle shades that glow beautifully at night. Built by chewing gum magnate Wrigley, it's Chicago's iconic first skyscraper north of
“Its two structures were built several years apart and later connected, and its clock tower was inspired by the bell tower of the grand cathedral in Seville, Spain.”
– Fodor's
Time Out "One of America's most famous office buildings is a gem for tourists traveling down the Magnificent Mile." Full review
Not For Tourists "Monument to chewing gum."
Travel + Leisure "Often referred to as “Chicago’s Big Ben,” this gleaming white terra cotta “wedding cake” became the city’s first landmark skyscraper north of the Chicago River." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The white terra-cotta exterior, its six subtle shades chosen to add more luster at the top, is particularly stunning when it's lit up at night." Full review
Where "The bright white terra cotta-clad Wrigley Building was commissioned by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. " Full review
Lonely Planet "More than 250,000 glazed terra-cotta tiles make up the facade; a computer database tracks each one and indicates when each needs to be cleaned and polished." Full review
