Willis Tower Audio Guide
Explore Willis Tower with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Willis Tower is a 110-story skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Once the tallest building in the world, it remains an iconic landmark featuring an observation deck that attracts numerous visitors.
What you will hear
The Engineering of a Giant
Explaining the revolutionary 'bundled tube' design and honoring structural engineer Fazlur Rahman Khan.
The Structural Engineer
Meet the visionary known as the 'Einstein of Structural Engineering,' whose innovative tube system made the modern supertall skyline possible.
The High-Speed Ascent
Preparing visitors for the 60-second elevator journey to the 103rd floor.
Arrival at the Skydeck
Step out onto the 103rd floor and prepare for an unparalleled perspective that stretches across state lines on clear days.
The Skydeck and The Ledge
The signature experience of the tour: standing in glass boxes 1,353 feet above the city.
Skydeck
Test your courage with a vertiginous gaze through the floor, staring directly at the busy city streets nearly 1,400 feet below.
The Glass Balconies
Understand the engineering marvel of the glass boxes that hang precariously over the edge, offering a floating experience for visitors.
Northern and Eastern Vistas
Exploring the skyline views toward Lake Michigan and the historic financial district.
The Lakefront and Grant Park
Survey the vast blue expanse of Lake Michigan and the sprawling greenery of Grant Park, known as Chicago's historic front yard.
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