John Hancock Center, USA

Chicago can boast the famous 100-story skyscraper, John Hancock Center, which also never ceases to attract fans of spectacular panoramas. This skyscraper was built in 1969; its height is 344 meters. There are offices and shops, apartments and even the highest swimming pool in North America located on the 44th floor. The most amazing tourist places are on the last seven floors. There is a viewing platform, an observatory with an advanced telescope and a restaurant.

There are 50 high-speed elevators in this huge skyscraper. The sight is one of the most visited tourist attractions. The skyscraper project was designed in 1964 by the renowned architect Jerry Wolman. That time the unique high-rise building was positioned as the tallest in the world. The best specialists of the city were engaged in the construction of the building. There are several apartments on the top floors, which are now owned by the wealthiest residents.

Such a life under the sky has some unusual features. For example, to find out the weather, residents of high-rise apartments normally call an employee on the ground floor. Travelers who plan to visit Chicago in the period from January to March, will have a unique opportunity to skate on the ice rink. It opens each winter on one of the top floors of a skyscraper. The skating rink is situated at 300 meters altitude that makes it the highest in the world. John Hancock Center is one of the few skyscrapers in the world, which in many respects is focused on tourists. Next - Dachstein Sky Walk