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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