Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: Sears Tower

So one of the spots on the tour was the Sears Tower. We both knew we really wanted to do the tour to the top because neither of us ever had. So we actually got a bargain by buying our SkyDeck Tour Tickets in conjunction with our Trolley Tour tickets. However, events beyond our control plus a general underestimate of time did not allow us to actually do the tour in conjunction with our trolley tour. So we actually had to go back the next day to do it. The downside is that the weather was much crappier on Saturday (rain was looming) but the upside is that we didn't delay our arrival to the concert on Friday night and we missed the crowds early Saturday morning.


Also sad was that the 103rd floor (the regular tour destination) was closed for maintenance so instead we had to visit the back on the 99th floor. I doubt it made a serious difference.


The view from the 99th floor! I don't know what direction this is, but whatever.


We also got a peek out of a telescope. It was pretty cool...would have been better if it were sunny but what can you do.


Of course, we couldn't be there and not be silly. So we had to get some pics with President Obama.


I highly recommend the Sears Tower. It was only $11 with the purchase of our trolley tickets. I think it was regularly $16. Totally worth it. Great views, cool experience. Shoot for a sunny day if possible.