Water Tower Place

Overview

Water Tower Place is a iconic 64-story skyscraper in Chicago, known for its unique architectural design and vibrant shopping and dining scene. It features a distinctive water tower that is a historic landmark.

The water tower is one of the few structures to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, making it a symbol of the city's resilience.

Shopping Dining Architecture

Location

Address

835 Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois

Neighborhood: Streeterville

Coordinates

41.890100, -87.626500

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Admission

Adults

Free

Children

Free

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

March-May

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

1 hour

Recommended

3 hours

Full Experience

half day

Seasonal Highlights

spring

mild

• spring sales
• outdoor seating

summer

hot

• extended hours

autumn

cool

• fall fashion

winter

cold

• holiday lights
• ice skating

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Check store hours
Bring ID
Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID credit cards comfortable shoes

seasonal

jacket umbrella

not allowed

large bags drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: low

• crowded spaces

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, cards

Currency

USD

Typical Costs

entry $0

parking $10

food $15-$50

shopping varies

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, walking shoes, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

• not typically required
• individual store websites
• varies by store
• not applicable

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Not applicable

Size: Not applicable

Features: Not applicable

Platforms: Not applicable

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: O'Hare International Airport

Distance: 25 km

Travel Time: 30 minutes

taxi

$40 30 min

public_transport

$5 45 min

From City Center

Distance: 5 km

metro

$2.50 10 min

bus

$2.50 15 min

taxi

$10 10 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance and great shopping

Historical Significance: Iconic structure and shopping destination

Insider Tips

Best food options inside
Free entry

Local Recommendations

• Try local cafe
• Ask for guide

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Hello

thank_you Thank you

where_is Where is

how_much How much

beautiful Beautiful

ticket Not applicable

Guide Languages: English, Spanish

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main entrance

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot

#shopping #chicago

Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas, public spaces

prohibited areas private stores

flash photography allowed

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy restricted

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Museum of Contemporary Art

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Museum

Millennium Park

Distance: 1km

Walking: 15 min

Type: Park

Reviews

4.3

Based on 1,500 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Visit early"
"Great views"
"Good shopping"

Contact Information

+1 312-943-7800

info@watertowerplace.com

www.watertowerplace.com

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