As I stepped out of the elevator onto the Ledge at Skydeck Chicago, my heart raced with excitement and awe. The view from the Willis Tower’s 103rd floor was simply breathtaking – a panoramic expanse of the city that seemed to stretch on forever. I felt like I was on top of the world, literally.
Reaching new heights is an experience that everyone should have at least once in their lifetime. It’s a feeling of accomplishment and exhilaration that cannot be matched by anything else. And for me, Skydeck Chicago provided just that – an opportunity to reach new heights and see the world from a different perspective.
As I stood there on the Ledge, my eyes scanned the horizon, taking in the stunning views of Lake Michigan, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and the surrounding skyscrapers. The wind whipped through my hair, and I felt a sense of freedom that I had never experienced before. It was as if all my worries and troubles had melted away, leaving me with just this moment – a moment of pure joy and wonder.
But it wasn’t just the view that made my experience at Skydeck Chicago so awe-inspiring. The Ledge itself is an engineering marvel that deserves admiration. It’s a glass balcony that extends 4. 3 feet outside the building, providing an unobstructed view of the city below. And even though I was hundreds of feet above the ground, I felt safe and secure thanks to the Ledge’s reinforced glass walls and rigorous safety standards.
As I walked around the Skydeck, I also discovered some interesting facts about the Willis Tower that added to my admiration for this iconic building. For instance, did you know that it took three years to build the tower, with construction beginning in 1970 and ending in 1973? Or that it was originally called the Sears Tower and was renamed Willis Tower in 2009 after the insurance brokerage company Willis Group Holdings leased a portion of the building?
I also learned about the tower’s unique design features, such as its bundled tube system that provides extra stability against wind and earthquakes. And I marveled at the fact that the tower’s elevators are some of the fastest in the world, reaching speeds of up to 1,600 feet per minute.
But it wasn’t just the views, the Ledge, or the building itself that made my experience at Skydeck Chicago so awe-inspiring. It was also the people I met and the memories I created. As I stood on the Ledge, I struck up a conversation with a couple from Australia who were visiting Chicago for the first time. We shared our excitement and wonder at the view, taking photos and chatting about our travels.
And as I explored the rest of the Skydeck, I saw families and friends laughing and bonding over their shared experience
My journey around the world still holds many surprises for you, see you tomorrow.
Mary