Skydeck and The Ledge
Dec 20, 2009 | 4:11 pm
#1
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Skydeck and The Ledge
So, I will be in Chicago the 2nd week of January, which I assume is not too overly crowded with tourists. Hence, I was just looking at the Skydeck website, and it suggests to beat the crowds, one should visit after 5pm.
Well, I was planning on going on the Friday after I arrive. And I wonder if on a weekday @ 5pm, if there would truly be long wait lines.
I was reading Trip Advisor, and there were these reviews that said the wait times could be 2 hours + ! YIKES!
Also, I am really intrigued to do The Ledge experience.
Thanks,
Patrick :-)
Well, I was planning on going on the Friday after I arrive. And I wonder if on a weekday @ 5pm, if there would truly be long wait lines.
I was reading Trip Advisor, and there were these reviews that said the wait times could be 2 hours + ! YIKES!
Also, I am really intrigued to do The Ledge experience.
Thanks,
Patrick :-)
Dec 20, 2009 | 6:21 pm
#2
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I am not sure about the crowds but 5PM is after sunset in mid-January (see attached link). I don't know if you want to go during daylight hours or not but thought I would mention that.
http://www.sunrisesunset.com/calenda...pe=0&use_dst=1
http://www.sunrisesunset.com/calenda...pe=0&use_dst=1
Dec 20, 2009 | 6:25 pm
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Realize that it's pretty dark at 5PM this time of year. After dark, there aren't usually lines. It's a different experience at night vs the day, you're more seeing the lights of the Loop than the entire surrounding area, but it's still pretty cool.
I haven't been up since they opened the Ledge, but I've seen them from the ground. Kinda weird having glass boxes sticking out of the side of the building.
I haven't been up since they opened the Ledge, but I've seen them from the ground. Kinda weird having glass boxes sticking out of the side of the building.
Dec 22, 2009 | 8:59 am
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Don't make any firm plans to go until you know whether it's going to be a clear day/evening. I don't think there will be two hour waits in January. I can see the windows of the ledge from my living room, but I haven't seen them in several days. 
Dec 22, 2009 | 6:14 pm
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Yeah, good point. I was right below it on Wacker today and don't think I could see up more than about 30 floors, let alone to 103.