360 CHICAGO is proud to celebrate PRIDE and stand in solidarity with all identifying members of the LGBTQIA+ communities.
You are supporting on of the most important centers in Chicago, Howard Brown Health Center. A portion of ticket sales go to benefit this critical and accessible health care center. Our views, like our stance, are all inclusive! Enjoy our PRIDE vinyl's for a photo opportunity on the 94th floor observation deck. TILT off the side of the building with TILT, Chicago's highest thrill ride. And of course, enjoy cocktails in the sky from our very own BAR 94!
This summer is unlike any other, for views that take your breath away and a city with unmatched beauty, be sure to explore Chicago in the warmth of the summer sun! Happy PRIDE.
360 CHICAGO is proud to feature photographer Tony Abruscato, and The Get Growing Foundation. Capturing memorable moments from aerial shots to famous parties, Peter Tsai has captured moments and memories for over a decade.
A prominent feature of The Chicago Flower Show ® , the Get Growing Foundation brings programming and education to this event for all attendees. The mission of GGF is to inspire and educate the next generation of gardeners! You can be a part of it with neighborhood programming, development and horticulture job training with Get Growing Foundation! Grow your rainbow of flowers this PRIDE month!
Enjoy historically queer neighborhoods : Andersonville and Boystown while you're here! Andersonville on Chicago's north side has a rich LGBTQ including Women & Children First bookstore, whose mission promotes the transformative power of literature! Explore this, and many other local eateries and businesses in this diverse and inclusive area.
Boystown is Chicago's largest LGBTQ inclusive neighborhood boasting a wide variety of restaurants, businesses and bars to enjoy.
Pride Fest Chicago may have moved into October, but you can still enjoy this month in Boystown! Check out the famed Legacy walk, and stroll through the rainbow centric streets and businesses that light up this area! In addition, the city's largest LGBTQ center, Center on Halsted can be found here.
PRIDE is more than a statement, it's action! Support LBTQIA+ businesses in Chicago this month. From bookstores to eateries, we've got you covered! After, check out 360 CHICAGO to witness breathtaking views of the city. Our views are all inclusive!
Brush up on your LGBTQIA + history; understand the activists that paved the way for us to celebrate. At Women & Children First, you can do just that with their intersectional and trans activist section among others to read. Then visit Unabridged Bookstore for a wide variety of gay and lesbian authors and activists of our time and before.
Visit Big Jones for southern heritage inspired food like crab cakes and fish and grits! Queer owned in the heart of Andersonville, Executive Chef and co-owner Paul Fehribach welcomes many communities and many flavors into his restaurant! Enjoy delicious brunch with friends and chosen family at Tweet, located right next to popular Big Chicks lounge. Speaking of lounge, there are few better ways to celebrate the month with style and entertainment than with the Divas at Kit Kat Lounge! Explore Chicago with PRIDE!
Chicago PRIDE is one of the biggest in the country, but the small businesses need love too! This month, check out everything from clothing to skin care services below.
Browse and start e-shopping with Flamingo Market, an online international marketplace for LGBTQIA artists and small businesses! Flamingo Market supports Business, non-profits, artists and overall makers and community organizers. Join as a creator or shop for one! Not feeling the rainbow, want a more dark vibe? Enjoy Hex Poetry Apothecary for queer feminist artist pins, tarot, poetry and more! Also worth mentioning is Duffy Drop, for hand drawn unique clothing with very inclusive sizes up to 6X!
Continue your support by offering your business to Uncommon Closet, a custom clothing and tailoring shop for all sizes and genders. While fashion is certainly important, so is your health! Start your health journey right this month with Huetzca Health, a skin heath store rooted in herbal medicine that's both Chicago made, unisex and vegan! Perhaps even more important than physical health is the impact of mental health care. Best Therapies is a queer owned and operated therapy affirming practice specializing emotions and trauma informed experts.
Chicago is proud to have so many important organizations to address critical needs within the LGBTQIA communities. While it is certainly a time for celebration, it goes without saying that the history of this community needs love and support always.
Howard Brown Health is a vital and accessible Chicago Health Center for LGBTQIA youth and adults alike. For the month of June, 360 CHICAGO is giving back to Howard Brown by taking donations online at 360 CHICAGO. Along with the impact of accessible healthcare and safe spaces for this community is the Brave Space Alliance. The Brave Space Alliance is the first Black led, trans-led LGBTQ+ Center located on the South Side. This center is focused and dedicated to providing resources and programming for the south and west side queer communities, to ensure they are empowered and supported always.
Progress is made every day, but the fight is far from over. Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund is an civil rights organization focusing on the LGBTQIA community as well as those living with HIV/AIDS. Their mission equality through impact litigation and work in public policy. You can also support the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. This foundation continues to suppport the cuase and fight the effect of the disease's long history in the community. It is important to recognize the profound impact of LGBTQIA history, and those we have lost along the way.
Celebrate and commemorate PRIDE with us in Chicago.
Did you know you can host your next event at 360 CHICAGO? Take the party to the 94th floor and the best observation deck downtown!
Let us help you plan your upcoming event.
No matter the event you’re planning, 360 CHICAGO provides the views of the city, Michigan Avenue, and the entire Chicago skyline that will leave guests in awe of your party planning skills.
From corporate award shows to book signings, networking events to weddings, we can accommodate your guest list.
360 CHICAGO offers four different event spaces so you can choose the option best suited for your event.
The smallest and most intimate event space available may be the most majestic. You and 29 of your guests will be treated to a magnificent view of the Magnificent Mile. There’s no better place to enjoy lunch and some drinks than 94 floors above Michigan Avenue.
This moderately-sized private event space is perfect for events ranging from 30 to 125 guests. With breathtaking views of the Chicago lakefront and beaches, don’t blame us if everyone is paying attention to the view instead of the occasion.
For larger meetings and events, this premium event space includes the Skidmore room along with an additional 950 square feet, providing enough room to accommodate up to 175 guests. Along with the views of the lakefront, your guests can be amazed at the view of the Gold Coast from 94 floors up.
If it’s 360-degree views that you want for your event, the entire 94th floor is available. Enjoy views of Lake Michigan, Willis Tower, and every other landmark within view while you booze and schmooze with coworkers, friends, and/or family.
With an allowance of up to 550 guests, a full buyout provides a truly unforgettable event for you and the rest of the attendees.
You’ve said yes to the dress, now let us take care of the rest.
What could be better than saying “I Do” to the love of your life while eye-to-eye with the Chicago skyline? If you’re ready to have the most-talked-about wedding of your friends and family, we’d love to marry you.
Whether you’re planning a killer party or just want to have some fun over the weekend, 360 CHICAGO is the right place for you! Beautiful views, a bar 94 floors in the sky, a thrill ride like no other, you really couldn’t ask for more. For more information, check out our hours and pricing.
360 CHICAGO is proud to feature photographer Peter Tsai, and his project, "Cloud Chicago". Capturing memorable moments from aerial shots to famous parties, Peter Tsai has captured moments and memories for over a decade.
Enjoy our feature with ABC 7 on Peter's passion project and how he captures beautiful shots from our beautiful views! Peter's inspiration for his project came from seeing our wonderful clouds covering the tall buildings in Chicago, including our own! This ABC 7 Special is called, "Our Chicago: Asian Voices", and we are honored to support Peter Tsai and his works. We invite you to continue your support of Asian Voices, businesses and organizations for AAPI month!
Asian Americans Advancing Justice is an advocacy organization whose mission is to achieve racial equity. In an effort to combat Asian hate, AAAJ builds communities through Chicago coalitions on the city and state levels.
AAAJ builds collective community organizing and advocacy aimed at anti-racism efforts. Through this mobilization and power, they become the solution that protects families and changes communities in need! Support Asian Americans Advancing Justice today.
The Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute is dedicated to promoting an immersive and cross-cultural understanding of Chinese language and culture. With training in consulting, hospitality and special events, founder Z.J Tong has facilitated programming for over 10 years!
In addition to this, learners can find corporate service training and assistance in Chinese business culture. Whether providing new information and resources or a refresher course overall, CCCI welcomes visitors and business alike. Support the Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute with the link above!
The Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy is a membership organization meant to aid the AAPI communities into a more equitable and just society. With grantmaking and social justice resources, members can find new ideas and opportunities with philanthropy.
Their mission is to leverage individual action for collective good. Remaining inclusive, and diversifying leadership helps to address unmet needs in the community and empowering those most affected by inequity. Join AAPIP, or support their efforts and in turn the AAPI community as well.
Virtual Event: Asian Pacific Heritage Month: Chicago Community Kickoff
Chicago For Keeps is an apparel store and Chicago brand with purpose. This shop donates at least half their sales to non-profits in Chicago that benefit youth in black and brown communities. Chicago For Keeps benefits many organizations including Night Ministry, Coffee, Hip-Hop, and Mental Health, and SocialWorks.
Chicago For Keeps apparel and shop items are handcrafted in house and their mission to support Chicago is focused on community building and organizing. Support this local shop and their motto: Chicago is your city, it's yours for keeps! Click the link to check them out!
Fat Miilk is Vietnamese coffee inspired by creatives and entrepreneurs. Beans are sourced directly from Buôn Ma Thuột, the capital city of Đắk Lắk Province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam!
Fat Miilk supports the local Vietnamese community and pays homage to the history of Vietnam and its people. Seen in the Water Buffalo, this traditional symbol is very important in Vietnamese agriculture and is a sign of strength and prosperity. You'll find delicious flavors and Enjoy the story and the delicious coffee with Fat Miilk!
Yayoi Kusama's experience Let's Survive Forever is arguably the most popular experience at WNDR Museum! The Infinity Mirrored Room immerses the visitor completely in stainless steel mirrors and reflective balls stemming from the ceiling and settled on the flooring. Kusama's work as an artist started in the Vietnamese era and her creative expression spans over six decades. Completing her first mirrored room in 1965, she converted her medium from paintings and sculptures to illusions of infinite space.
Since then, there have been over twenty amazing rooms by Yayoi Kusama; the WNDR Museum is currently the only open room in this country! Experience a feeling and visual experience like no other with Yayoi Kusama's special work of art. Pay homage to her prolific career and celebrate her at WNDR Museuem this AAPI Month!
There's much to enjoy in May; we celebrate mothers, veterans, and a spring time renewal. We've put together a list of attractions in the area that will complement your visit to 360 CHICAGO!
This Sunday between 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM visit Michigan and Chicago Avenue! 500 Ecuadorian roses will be given away to honor of mothers, to promote the beauty of the Magnificent Mile and to support Chicago businesses. This wonderful giveaway was made possible by Luxe Bloom, a Chicago based flower company whose flowers last over a year at home! Take photos with #DearMom this Sunday, recieve beautiful flowers and enjoy Chicago with the moms, aunts, and grandmothers in your life!
This week only, visit the Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show, running until May 9th! As April is known for Earth Day and the start of April showers, start off your May with some beautiful May Flowers!
This spring flower opening is called "Pretty in Pink", featuring a variety of blossoming, colorful flowers of the season. Whether a beautiful Mother's Day stop or a pleasant solo experience, don't miss the Spring Flower Show before it wraps for the month!
The Lincoln Park mission is to enhance and promote the historical, cultural and natural assets of Lincoln Park. You can enjoy the beauty in nature, support the conservation efforts of Lincoln Park and start your May with an array of flowers in full bloom.
If you're looking for something truly mind boggling, look no further than the Museum of Illusions. A perfect mix of education and entertainment, this is the only museum dedicated to completely getting lost in the world of illusion! With over 80 educational visual exhibits, you can experience optical illusions, immersive rooms, holograms and more! Bring your family and learn all about the behind the scenes mechanics within each illusion and a brief description of what you're observing.
The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Chicago is here until May 31st! This experience is full of nostalgia, featuring 12 rooms, interactive set re-creations, the Central Perk café, original props, and countless photo opportunities for you and your friends! Explore the two-story experience and recreate some of the most classic moments from the show!
You can purchase merchandise and collectibles at The FRIENDS™ Experience store, they have something for new and long time fans alike! A one of a kind activity perfect for your family and your FRIENDS!
Make your trip to Chicago a trip down memory lane; visit the FRIENDS™ Experience at 540 N. Michigan Ave!
The former James Hotel is now the 21c Museum Hotel Chicago, a combination boutique hotel and contemporary art space. Founders Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson created this hotel and museum because they were keen on art preservation and showcasing the everyday challenges and changes in the environment around them.
Experience new and powerful works of art today with this multilevel venue with rotating exhibitions! The Chicago location is very unique and is represented by the Evergreen Penguin, which is meant to symbolize renewal, hope and growth with its evergreen color.
Located across from us in the (formerly) John Hancock Center is the Museum of Contemporary Art. With a permanent collection of over 2,000 works of art, the MCA is a true Chicago gem. A step outside the transitional art sphere, you'll find this museum challenges any preconceived notions you may have had about the creative art form.
MCA's mission is to create a compelling center of contemporary art that is innovative enough to capture audience attention and effective enough to convey the social, historical and cultural contexts of the art of the present day. The museum has several programs addressing both financial and accessibility needs.
You found it! TILT is Chicago’s highest thrill ride–actually, it’s one of the highest thrill rides in the entire world! Nestled inside (or should we say, outside) the 360 Chicago Observation Deck, TILT not only offers you the best view of the Chicago skyline but the best view in downtown Chicago, period!
Visit our page and learn more about the different ticket packages we offer so you can make the most of your trip.
It doesn’t get more extreme than being over 1,000 feet above the street (1,030 to be exact), looking out at the most beautiful city in the world, and suddenly being pushed outward!
TILT is truly the first thrill ride of its kind. It safely holds up to 8 visitors at a time and extends out and over The Magnificent Mile and offers the best view of Chicago’s city skyline. You’ll experience the city as you’ve never seen it before!
With stunning views and an adrenaline rush like no other, TILT was built for thrill-seekers
from all over the world!
At 360 Chicago, your experience begins as soon as you walk into the building, not 94 floors up! Enjoy the museum-style exhibition on the ground floor, then take the elevators up to the 94th floor where you’ll be welcomed by a dazzling view of the city and lakefront.
While you’re with us, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline. See Lake Michigan stretch out in all its blue beauty. Watch the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier and take a trip all the way around. And on a clear day, you can even spot pieces of land in the great states of Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
And don’t stop there. Yes, we’d love for you to come up for the view, but stick around for a brew at Bar Cloudbar, Chicago's newest bar (and cafe) in the sky! With locally crafted beers from Revolution Brewing and locally inspired cocktails and snacks that give you a taste of Chicago while taking in an amazing 360-degree view of Chicago.
We've put together a list of local women owned/women managed businesses for you to enjoy.
March out the door, (slap on your mask!) and celebrate Women’s History Month with us!
The highlight of this month will not let you down. Women & Children First is a locally renowned and well deserved Chicago staple. First opening in the 1970s, this trans inclusive feminist book store offered not only resources and tools for transformative literature but also the safe space for LGBTQIA readers and visitors alike. It is one of the largest feminist bookstores in the United States with over 20,000 books by and about women.
Visitors can purchase not just books but buttons, journals, cards, and posters; and they can participate in discussions, readings and events as well. Women & Children First continues to champion local and independent business by curating inclusive feminist works and fostering dialogue about the power of literature.
Visit us at 360 CHICAGO to witness all of the beauty of the city from above, then be sure to check out Women & Children's First, a true Chicago favorite.
Something new on our list is a digital storefront. Founder Omtola Akinbiyi took her inspiration for Bon Femmes from both a lifelong excitement for the creative arts and witnessing an underrepresentation of women as creatives.
The collections at Bon Femme are not only all curated by women, but also, a percentage of the proceeds from the sales will be donated to women led charities. (This month is Sarah's Circle). Guests can purchase apparel, beauty products, art prints and stationary and the packaging is 95% recyclable! After visiting 360 CHICAGO this month, check out Bon Femmes--help women lead businesses and communities thrive.
As spring time nears, you'll want to get outside and go just about anywhere...why not bike there? Uptown bikes is women owned and managed and has been an independent bike shop for over 20 years! Winning best bicycle shop in 2019 was no small feat, and Chicagoans who voted know it.
In addition to selling bikes, Uptown Bikes services all models of non-motorized bicycles with updating and replacing parts. They have also begun to announce a series of bike maintenance classes for new and interested bikers; and they sell lights, parts, and helmets-- everything you may need. Consider your next purchase or solid upgrade at Uptown Bikes, and maybe you too can cruise around Chicago in the wake of spring
Located in the Pilsen neighborhood, The Shudio specializes in eco friendly goods and handmade crafts of all varieties, including jewelry and home goods. Founder, Merl Kinzie, is a sustainability enthusiast, as is the inspiration for her shop.
Shoppers can enjoy ceramic craft pieces, vegan items and even art events while in the space. There's even an in house metalsmith studio and workshop space. After you come to 360 CHICAGO, be sure to check out the Shudio and the beauty of the Pilsen neighborhood.
Chicago French Press founder Kris Christian brings healthier options and richer taste to the table with her incredibly popular and delicious blends. Coffee lovers can enjoy both accessible and gourmet flavored coffee, with flavors like chocolate blueberry and maple pecan. Christian also teaches others how to create their own special blends, mixing and making for immersive learning experience.
If that wasn't amazing enough, the blends are also non-GMO and premium fair trade. Chicago French Press also supports charitable programs annually by donating 5% of its coffee proceeds to charitable programs and locally owned organizations. Start your day right with a wonderful cup of coffee to-go at Chicago French Press in the South Loop, then head over to us at 360 CHICAGO!
Surf's Up is more than just a seafood restaurant, it is a staple of growth and change in food and business in Chicago. Founder Vanetta D. Roy is dedicated to serving the community, breaking barriers and bringing diversity to the forefront as one of the only black owned restaurants in Old Town since its change from Cabrini Green Roots. Determined to bring some south side flavor to the North Side area, Surf's Up offers more than just delicious seafood. Hungry guests can also enjoy South Side classics such as rib tips and sweet steak sandwiches. Surf's up maintains it's messaging by catering to nostalgia of all kinds and serving audiences of all types. Visit Surf's Up in Uptown or Bronzeville location in Chicago, take it from the regulars, you won't be disappointed!
Founders Danyelle & Dionna Gray created the Womanish Experience. Womanish is an intersectional and culturally inclusive safe space curated to showcasing the perspectives and conversations about womxn and a womxns perspective in life (spelling with x with respect to gender neutral pronouns). This 5 story multi sensory space includes installations from around the world, all of which not only by womxn but catering to and touching on issues that affect all womxn globally. These issues include the gender pay gap, the pink tax, and censorship. Womanish is an immersive experience and a perfect balance of the lightheartedness but also the seriousness and intensity within its' themes. It focusses on remaining most of all a space for women to feel connected, empowered and celebrated. Be sure to visit Womanish on 114 State St for a limited time only! Then head over to 360 CHICAGO to enjoy the view!
The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is bringing the art of Vincent to life in Chicago! Get lost in 500,000 cubic feet of flawless projections animating over 400 of Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces. Custom designed to Chicago’s Germania Club – the exhibit transforms the neoclassical into the magical. Make sure to stop by the Grab n’ Gogh cafe powered by Chicago's Paramount Group located inside the exhibit.
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Located just steps away from 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck, Immersive Van Gogh is an excellent way to spend your day after visiting the best views in the city. With enhanced safety measures in place, including social distancing circles, the exhibit is a safe way to experience the work of an iconic artist. The attraction is already leaving quite the impression. Book now using promo code for 25% off VIP tickets TILT25
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