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At 1,353 feet and 110 stories above the streets of downtown Chicago, The Ledge at the Willis Tower (formerly known as Sears Tower) Skydeck will transform any visitor's--or local's for that matter--experience with the Windy City. In January 2009, Willis Tower owners began a major renovation of the beloved Skydeck, which originally opened in 1974, and served as a premier tourist attraction throughout the skyscraper's tenure as the Sears Tower. When ownership changed hands, the fresh blood added a fresh look--and adrenaline rush--to the 103rd floor in the form of retractable glass balconies extending about 4 feet over Wacker Drive and the Chicago River below. Still the 8th tallest building in the world, and the absolute tallest in the Western Hemisphere, Willis Tower's Skydeck draws 1.5 million people a year who are eager to ascend the 110-story, 1,454 foot (443 meter) building for awesome panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. Your journey to the top of the Willis Tower starts with a walk through an airport-style metal detector, followed by a slow elevator ride down to the waiting area where visitors queue for tickets. A sign will tell you how long you'll have to wait to get up high; this is a good time to confirm the visibility. Even days that seem sunny can have upper-level haze that limits the view. On good days, however, you can see for 40 to 50 miles (64 to 80 kilometers), as far as the states of Indiana, Michigan. Iowa, and Wisconsin. While you wait, you can watch a film about Willis Tower factoids. Then you'll wait a little longer before the ear-popping, 70 second elevator ride up to the 103rd floor deck. From here, the entire city stretches below, and you can see exactly how Chicago is laid out. Willis Tower, Skydeck, and The Ledge Fast Facts The hundreds of forehead prints visitors left behind each week on Skydeck windows served as this inspiration for The Ledge. The Ledge boxes can each bear about 4-1/2 metric tons of weight, and adventurers who trust that statistic enough to prove it can often be found jumping and bounding around the entirely translucent enclosures as Chicago's heavy traffic and infrastructure bustle below. The Ledge’s glass panels weight 1,500 pounds apiece, and each box is comprised of three layers of half-inch thick glass laminated into one seamless unit. In addition to serving 1.3 million tourists per year in its 4.5+ million square feet of space, Willis Tower is home to more than 100 companies, including prominent law, insurance, transportation, and financial services. The Ledge's glass boxes retract into the Skydeck main floor for easy maintenance, mostly cleaning off the 974 dead birds that must fly into them every month. The Moonwalk is the most popular dance performed on The Ledge, followed closely by the Running Man. Riverdance clocks in at a distant third. Bringing people who are afraid of heights to The Ledge is not recommended, unless you are mean-spirited or really don't like them. In which case, you should probably just take them here. Willis Tower was known as Sears Tower for decades, until the 30th anniversary of Diff'rent Strokes, at which point it was rightfully renamed.
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Enjoy a glass of sparking Prosecco and breathtaking 360° views stretching across 4 states and Lake Michigan. Watch the spectacular sunset from 1,000 ft, or go up at night to see Chicago shining in lights. You'll see why John Hancock Observatory has been voted Chicago's best view. Located in the heart of the city, the observatory is just steps from the most fabulous shopping, theatre, restaurants and bars in Chicago. They don't call it The Magnificent Mile® for nothing, so take a look at what's going on (and off) near John Hancock Observatory. It's never been easier to explore Chicago with the ten panoramic interactive screens - in seven languages. Zoom in on famous locations, learn all kinds of cool stuff, and just enjoy! Embark on a scavenger hunt with the mascot, Seemore Miles, through the eight kiosks throughout the observatory. Find out why Chicago is called the Windy City as you step outside the building at 1,000 ft up. Ahhh, breathe in that fresh air. The award-winning Lavazza Espression café lets you take in the amazing floor-to-ceiling views while sipping on a delicious Italian coffee (or cheeky cocktail) - and there's gelato for the kids! With a menu designed by a Michelin star chef, why not dine at 1,000 ft too? Sparkling Chicago is not available to the general public site, only as a pre bookable ticket. This product includes a half-bottle of sparking wile and is for adults only, minimum age 21. Photo ID may be required.
Uno de los cruceros más grandes jamás construidos, la única nave de su tipo que sobrevivió habiendo estado activa en la Segunda Guerra Mundial y la Guerra de Corea. Lanzado en 1938 HMS Belfast pronto fue comisionado al servicio en 1939 como el mayor crucero a disposición de la Marina Real en aquél momento. Jugó un papel importante en la destrucción del crucero de batalla alemán Scharnhorst y en el desembarco de Normandía. Sirvió a la Armada Real hasta el 1.965, cuando fue salvado por la nación en 1.971 como recordatorio del único patrimonio naval de la Gran Bretaña. Construcción Naval Esta nueva exposición orientada a las familias está formada por una parte práctica, pantallas interactivas y proyecciones que muestran las técnicas de construcción naval y de la época de la navegación a vela hasta métodos de prefabricación modernos. La exposición se centra en la ciencia, la ingeniería y la historia social de la construcción naval en la Gran Bretaña, y los elementos interactivos de la exposición le permitirán que los niños de todas las edades participen en la experiencia. Explore Uno de los cruceros más grandes es el único superviviente después de haber estado de servicio durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Ha servido a la Gran Bretaña durante 32 años, jugó un papel importante en la Segunda Guerra Mundial y la Guerra de Corea, y también realizó otras misiones entre los años 50 y 60. Se salvó de ser destruido en 1971, y ahora forma parte del Museo Imperial de la Guerra y es el primer barco preservado por la nación desde Nelson’s Victory. Gracias a los trabajadores y voluntarios – muchos de los cuales son veteranos de la tripulación – el museo se asegura de que HMS Belfast todavía tiene un papel importante que desempeñar en el patrimonio británico marítimo. La historia del HMS Belfast El término “crucero” se remonta a los tiempos en que grandes fragatas podían separarse de la flota oficial para cruzar de forma independiente. El crucero de vela, al igual que su contraparte del siglo XX, fue lo suficientemente potente y rápido para atacar y destruir los enemigos. Durante el siglo XIX, cuando la vela se convirtió en vapor y los barcos de manera fueron reemplazados por los construidos de hierro, y más tarde de acero, el crucero se convirtió en un buque de guerra utilizado para patrullar las rutas comerciales del imperio. Tenga en cuenta: los niños menores de 16 años deberán ir acompañados por un adulto. Duración aproximada de la visita: 1½ - 2 horas
- Unlimited travel on the Bus network, Metro, Tram, valid for the period of validity of the chosen pass. - Free access to museums and exhibits reduced price for "big events" - Tourist train, boat transfer to the Château d'If, visit of the castle ... The little train in the old town is not operating from 15 November to 31 March. - Guided tour of the city (reservations on 0826 500 500 - less than 10 people) - Reduction in the store of the Tourist Office and Convention and in some stores. - Reduced prices for tours, shows, leisure activities - Wine tasting, free samples in some markets: biscuits, groceries, souvenirs - City map and small free guide More details in City Pass.
Las plantas más famosas del observatorio (86th y 102nd) ofrecen vistas increíbles de la ciudad de Nueva York, e incluso durante un día claro se puede ver New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania y Delaware. A 320 metros del ajetreo de la ciudad, se encuentra el piso 86th con vistas desde una terraza de cristal. 200 metros más arriba se encuentra el piso 120nd, en un ambiente privado y tranquilo situado en el centro de la mejor ciudad. Empire State Building El observatorio ha sido una atracción de visita obligatoria para millones de visitantes cada año desde que abrió al público en 1931. Cada año, aproximadamente 4 millones de personas visitan las dos plantas. Podrá visitar el observatorio durante los 365 días del año, durante noche y día, llueva o haga sol, para contemplar las magníficas vistas de Manhattan. El Empire State Building alberga el sentimiento y espíritu de Nueva York. No es solamente conocida por su icónico paisaje que ofrece algunas de las vistas más espectaculares de la Tierra sino que también es reconocida como un símbolo internacional de esperanza, sueños y éxitos. Accesibilidad: disponemos de lavabos adaptados a personas con discapacidad, así como también paredes bajas y binoculares. Los perros guía pueden acceder al edificio acompañados de su propietario. También permitimos el acceso de vehículos motorizados y no motorizados. El piso 86th tiene rampas para facilitar el acceso. Información del edificio El observatorio de la planta 86 está a 320 metros de altura. El observatorio de la planta 102 está a 380 metros de altura. La antena de retransmisión se encuentra a 443 metros de altura. 103 pisos. 1.872 peldaños hasta el piso 103. El edificio ocupa 7.366 metros cuadrados. Pesa 365.000 toneladas. Su volumen es de 1.300 millones de metros cúbicos. Más de 7 millones de metros cúbicos de piedra caliza y granito de Indiana para el Revestimiento exterior. Aproximadamente 10 millones de ladrillos fueron utilizados en la construcción. Se usaron 730 toneladas de aluminio y acero inoxidable en su construcción. 57.000 toneladas de acero fueron usadas en la construcción. Contiene 761 km de cableado eléctrico y 113 km de cañerías. 6.514 ventanas. 210 columnas en la base que soportan todo el peso del edificio. La construcción duró unos 45 años. Hicieron falta 7 millones de horas de trabajo humano para construir el Empire State Building. El coste final de la propiedad ascendió a 41 millones de dólares. 73 ascensores. 5 entradas. 265.000 metros cuadrados habitables. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium is New York City's Must See Times Square attraction. What is an Odditorium you ask? An Odditorium is a museum like no museum you have ever seen in your lifetime - Believe It or Not! Venture off the hectic New York City streets to enter a world showcasing the odd and celebrating the weird and outlandish from around the world. Your self-guided adventure is sure to astonish as you come face to face and interact with remarkable relics and rare treasures from around the world in our New York City museum attraction. For over 40 years, Robert Ripley - the real-life Indiana Jones - traveled the world collecting the unbelievable, the inexplicable and the one-of-a-kind. His vast collections praised as “amazing”, “ludicrously strange” and “extremely amusing” are now on display in our exhibits for you to see, hear and touch, Believe It or Not! Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square invites guests of all ages to experience the unbelievable mysteries of our world. As one of the most popular things to do in NYC, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square is home to rare artifacts and thrilling interactive exhibits. Our one-of-kind attraction welcomes visitors to immerse themselves in the unusual, the unexpected and the unbelievable. Only in Ripley’s Times Square will families rediscover wonder around every corner. A FAMILY FRIENDLY ATTRACTION IN TIMES SQUARE Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square showcases some of the most incredible exhibits found in New York City! While touring our amazing attraction you'll see unbelievable artifacts and treasures, many of which were collected by Robert Ripley himself. You will be utterly amazed and entertained with the astonishing exhibits and activities our unique attraction has to offer. OVER 500 UNIQUE AND UNBELIEVABLE EXHIBITS Along with seeing unbelievable sights, you and your family and friends will experience immersive interactive exhibits! Most importantly, you'll learn how diverse and weird our world really is! With over twenty themed galleries spanning two floors, our family friendly attraction in Times Square is the largest Ripley's in North America. Our NYC attraction is home to the most amazing interactive exhibits. Some of these amazing exhibits include: The Little Apple - A New York Experience The Impossible LaseRace™ The Black Hole
