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chgoeditor
* Don't want to pay inflated prices to see the city from the observation deck at the Sears Tower or John Hancock? Instead, have a drink at one of the countless rooftop bars that have opened in recent years. You'll probably be about 50-70 stories lower than at the Sears Tower or John Hancock, but you'll still enjoy great views and terrific people watching. Bonus: Your drink will probably cost less than the price of admission to the Sears Tower or John Hancock. I particularly enjoy the Hotel Lincoln (known as the J.Parker). Other popular roof decks include the roof at The Wit, Drumbar, the Terrace at Trump, Vertigo Sky Lounge and the Terrace at the Conrad. Baseball fans might enjoy one of the rooftop terraces overlooking Wrigley Field
If you want to be up high, hit the bar at the Signature Room in the Hancock. The drinks are overpriced, but the view is spectacular and at least you're getting a drink instead of paying just to ride the elevator. Oh, and my wife says to visit the ladies room, it has windows (none in the mens
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