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John Hancock Observatory
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Chicago's Greatest URBAN ADVENTURE

One of our most popular summer packages returns for another season!  One of the city's best deals of the summer includes a general admission ticket to John Hancock Observatory and a 90-minute river and lake cruise aboard Mercury Cruiselines for one LOW price.  Take in Chicago's sites from its skies more than a thousand feet up and then cruise along its shores and under a total of 17 of Chicago’s world record 37 moveable bridges (not to mention the 82 significant skyscrapers and landmarks your tour guide will educate you about).

Adults (12+) $33; Youth (3-11) $15; Children (2 and under) FREE! Tickets available at John Hancock Observatory ticket desk or Mercury Cruises Box Office on the Riverwalk at Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue.

Cruises depart daily at 10 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 4 pm, 5:30 pm and 7 pm from Michigan Avenue Bridge & Wacker Dr, Lower Level (just on the other side of the Chicago River).

Save with our Sun & Stars Pass!

Sun & Stars is the smart way to see Chicago by day and night, because it gives you two entries to John Hancock Observatory for the one special price.

Adults (12+) - $19
Youth (3-11) - $14
Children (under 3) FREE

Free coffee or child's fluffy when you purchase CityPASS at our place!

CityPASS is the pass that gives you almost 50% savings on Chicago's five biggest attractions: Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, The Field Museum, Museum of Science & Industry and John Hancock Observatory! That's 5 famous Chicago attractions for only for only $69 - a saving of $61 for adults. You can also buy kids tickets for just $59.

Visit CityPass for more information.

Plus, if you purchase CityPASS through this website or at John Hancock Observatory you'll receive a free coffee for one adult or flavored fluffy for one child at Chicago's highest cafe, our award-winning Espression By Lavazza. Conditions apply.


Go Chicago

Grab this great discount card for entry to over 30 of the best attractions, activities and tours in town. Go Chicago Card gives you the flexibility to customize your own itinerary; plus exclusive deals on great shopping and dining and a full-color guidebook. Available in 1,2,3, 5 and 7 day passes from $64.99 (kids $49.99). Visit Go Chicago for more information.

Brilliant Birthdays for sweet sixes… sixteens…or sixtieths.

The newly refurbished Observatory, featuring stunning café and picturesque views, is a unique, memorable venue for birthdays of all ages!  We have packages for kids parties, MTV style ‘Sweet Sixteen’ parties and large venue parties and events. 

Starting at just $675 for 18-20 people, our packages include Observatory admission, cake, access to a fun new party area and a party host. We can also do full catering and event management.

Book and pay by April 30 and receive $100 off*.

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Terms and conditions apply.  Based on availability.  Payment is non-refundable.  No refunds for limited or zero visbility.

Elevate Your Mood. FREE Observatory ticket with Blue Man Group.

Could Blue Man Group’s wildly popular theatrical show be even more exhilarating? Yes – with FREE spectacular views of the city, all while sipping espresso 1,000 feet in the air. Just purchase a package ticket to any Blue Man Group performance and receive a complimentary Observatory ticket.

Just $69 (Adult & Youth). Purchase at Briar Street Theatre, Observatory ticket desk or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/hancock

Take orientation to a whole new level...literally!

Get a memorable student orientation with stunning views of Chicago and a coffee for just $8!  At 1,000 ft, John Hancock Observatory is a great place to visit for the full sensory experience: Stunning views spanning four states, a FREE new multimedia tour narrated by David Schwimmer, the only open air skywalk in Chicago -- all accessed by the continent's fastest elevators.

You don't need a math class to know a great deal when you see one...John Hancock Observatory is offering students a discounted admission and coffee for one low rate of $8.00*. Included with the Windy City's best view is a coffee, too!  Your admission also gets you one (1) small Lavazza drip coffee and our multimedia tour.

Offer terms & conditions

*Offer is exclusive to participating Loop U affiliated University’s/Colleges and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer. Participating universities and colleges are: Adler School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Columbia College, DePaul University, East-West University, Harold Washington College, Harrington College of Design, Illinois institute of Art, International Academy of Design & Technology, John Marshal Law School, MacCormac College, National Louis University, Robert Morris College, Roosevelt University, School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Students must present their valid student identification card at the time of ticket purchase. Only one ticket per ID.  Offer expires 2/28/10 and is subject to change without notice. Other conditions may apply.  Loop U tickets may only be purchased from the ticketing desk at John Hancock Observatory and may not be redeemed online or at our kiosks.  Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.