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Views in Chicago skyline guide
Views in Chicago skyline guide
Using this guide, you should be able to figure out what buildings you are looking at from any of Chicago's most popular skyline-gazing spots. (A significant addition to the skyline, Trump Tower, was completed after these photos were taken.) The CTA Red Line is the best means for reaching most of the viewing points that follow; see individual district articles for more detailed directions.
The most popular views of Chicago's skyline are over Lake Michigan from the east. The two main locations for easterly views are:
The Loop view from Adler Planetarium:
and the Near North Side view from Navy Pier:
The clearest view from the North Side is at Uptown's Montrose Point:
The most popular view from the South Side is at US Cellular Field:
And a typical West Side view can be found at Ashland L Station on the CTA Green/Pink Line, near the United Center:
But perhaps even more remarkable are the views from the skyline itself, none of which are more spectacular than from the John Hancock Center Observatory:
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