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Golden Hour at the Ledge

Grab a drink in Greektown, catch the sunset from the Ledge, and end the night with a late bite.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 135 min

Timeline

  1. 14:59

    Greek Islands

    Stop at Greek Islands for an ouzo and some seafood. The restaurant is large and busy, so you will likely need to wait for a table, but the standard Greek food is worth the wait.

  2. 15:59

    The Skydeck

    Head to The Skydeck. Buy your tickets in advance to skip the line, or pay extra for the express line. Climb to the 103rd floor and step out onto The Ledge.

  3. 16:44

    The Skydeck

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The city lights begin to twinkle as the sky shifts from gold to blue. Stay for the full view before the dark sets in.

  4. 17:29

    Greek Islands

    Return to Greek Islands for dinner. It is still open late, and the atmosphere is lively. Order lamb or chicken to finish the evening on a full stomach.

Local tip

The Skydeck is open every day. In winter, it closes at 8PM, so arrive early. Greek Islands is open until midnight on weekdays and 1AM on weekends.

Check before you go

  • The Skydeck is open Apr-Sep 9AM-10PM, Oct-Mar 10AM-8PM.
  • Greek Islands is open Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chicago (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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