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Hand in your ticket when you arrive at the centrally located John Hancock Observatory, and receive a voucher for your half-bottle of Italian Prosecco. Step into an elevator that will whisk you up to the 94th floor at a speed of 20.5 mph (33 kph). At the Lavazza Espression Cafe, present your voucher to receive your Prosecco and two glasses.
Take your time drinking your bubbly while admiring 360-degree views of Chicago from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Appreciate the majesty of the buildings all around you in the daytime, and delight in a sea of glittering city lights at night. See Chicago landmarks including the expansive Lake Michigan; the vibrant Magnificent Mile with its many shops and bars; Navy Pier, the city's most-visited tourist attraction; and another famous Chicago skyscraper, Willis (Sears) Tower.
Dare to take a stroll on the open-air Skywalk, where you'll enjoy
unobstructed views of the Chicago skyline and feel the wind on your face. Or take the multimedia Sky Tour, a combination of an audio tour available in seven languages and interactive screens that allow you to zoom in and out of famous locations all over the city (additional fees apply).
Make sure to check out the 80 foot-long (24 meter) wall with murals depicting Chicago's colorful past, and have a souvenir photo taken in which you appear as a John Hancock Observatory window washer.
After you finish your Prosecco, you may want to also indulge in gelato, coffee, cocktails or a cafe menu created by 3-star Michelin chef Ferran Adria (own expense). When you've had your fill, head back down to the Magnificent Mile where you'll have plenty of choices for filling the rest of your day or night.