360 CHICAGO, A MUST-VISIT ATTRACTION IN THE WIND CITY

By: Christian Stan

360 CHICAGO, the 94th-floor observation deck at the 875 N. Michigan building, is a must-visit attraction for locals and travelers, offering the best views of Chicago’s
iconic cityscape, lakefront and beyond.

The 17,000-square foot observation deck is home to TILT, Chicago’s highest thrill ride and CloudWalk, the highest open-air viewing deck in the city. TILT is a glass vestibule that leans guests out at a 30-degree angle, 1,030 feet over the Magnificent Mile and is currently the only ride of its kind around the world.

Opening in 2014, TILT has welcomed millions of riders, many to face their fear of heights. Chicago’s highest cocktail lounge is also located at 360 CHICAGO. The recently opened CloudBar welcomes guests to grab a specialty cocktail or local brew and relax while enjoying the unbeatable views, day or night. The cocktail menu is inspired by Chicago’s neighborhoods, like the “Heavenly Martini,” inspired by the Kit Kat Lounge in Lakeview, the “Gold Coast Manhattan” inspired by Gold Coast, and “The ‘L’ Fashioned” inspired by The Loop. Local brews from Revolution and Moody Tongue are on tap, while coffee options from Chicago-made Kikwetu Coffee and mocktails are also available.

The vibrant atmosphere has been described as “European design meets Chicago’s neighborhoods in the clouds.”

360 CHICAGO is a premiere location for special events and buy-outs, ranging from 20-person corporate meetings and class reunions, to entire 17,000-square-foot buyouts for weddings and conventions. The observation deck is also a prime location for proposals in Chicago.

Full buy-out options are available, as well as sections of the observation deck from the East Event Space to the West Event Space, the Merrill and more.

360 CHICAGO further amplifies its city’s roots and encourages its visitors to find new places in the city to explore, by displaying interactive maps for guests to learn about the buildings and neighborhoods on the Magnicity App that form the city’s iconic skyline. Before ascending to the 94th floor, guests can observe “3 of 77,” a commemorative multimedia exhibition, to learn about the city’s layered history, neighborhoods, and diverse cultures.

The exhibition was created by local artist Harvey Pullings Jr, an
independent film director, photographer and creative director, that combines interviews, footage and digital paintings of Lakeview, Bronzeville and Pilsen to reflect the history and culture of what makes
each community unique.