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Aqua Tower, 303 E Wacker & Swissotel Chicago Look Up

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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.

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Easy
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Anytime

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Free

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  • Wide angle (28mm)

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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

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