Aqua Tower, 303 E Wacker & Swissotel Chicago Look Up

@mattbweitz

Illinois

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Chicago

Sandwiched between a hotel and an office building, this Studio Gang-designed tower is a work of architectural genius. The balconies of the building were designed to create the impression of falling water, so from a lower perspective, it almost seems like you're looking up at a free-flowing waterfall. Don't let your eyes deceive you, though — as fluid as it may seem, this architecture stays put as one of the city's most unique façades.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide angle (28mm)

How to get there

N41° 53' 14.568"W87° 37' 11.4852"

This image was taken in the public courtyard of Swissotel Chicago, looking up at the hotel, 303 E Wacker and Aqua Tower. Go to the GPS coordinate and look up! By public transportation: - Closest station: Lake (via Red Line) - Head south on N State St toward W Randolph St - Turn left onto E Randolph St - Turn right toward Chicago Pedway System and then take the stairs - Take the pedestrian tunnel - Slight left to stay on Chicago Pedway System - The destination will be on your left Address: Swissotel Chicago, 323 East W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601