The Willis Tower, previously known as the Sears Tower, is in downtown Chicago. Completed in 1974, it is a 108-story building that held the title of the tallest building in the world for nearly 25 years. It remains the tallest building in the United States. The Skydeck, located on the 103rd floor, is the building's observation deck, approximately 1,353 feet above the ground. It is one of Chicago's most popular tourist attractions, welcoming about 1.3 million visitors annually. Recently, renovations have introduced new glass balconies with floors extending four feet over the street. The balcony provides stunning views of Illinois, Lake Michigan, and neighboring states Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin on a clear day.
Hawthorne Race Course is a venue that offers both live racing and simulcasting. It is a thoroughbred horse racetrack with a one-mile dirt oval and a seven-furlong turf oval. The homestretch on the main track is 1,320 feet long, making it one of the longest in the country. Founded in 1891, Hawthorne Race Course is the oldest sporting venue in Illinois for horse racing, considered America's original sport. The business is family-owned and operated, now in its 4th generation, and has been hosting racing events on the City's border for over a century. The track is famously known as "Chicago's hometown track." Hawthorne is also the only race course in the nation that hosts both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing. Additionally, they have the largest network of off-track betting bars in Illinois and offer two PointsBet Sportsbooks and a sportsbook at the track.
Jet Ski Chicago at North Ave Beach is the perfect place for jet ski enthusiasts to enjoy a thrilling ride on the waters. Visitors can rent Yamaha VX110 jet skis, which come with 110 horsepower engines and provide an experience equivalent to riding on five dolphinpower engines. Safety is a top priority at Jet Ski Chicago, so all visitors must wear safety vests before riding the waves and enjoying the stunning views of the Chicago skyline. The watercraft models available at Jet Ski Chicago are some of the most powerful ones you'll find in the market, and they are sure to provide an unforgettable experience. Yamaha is a leading name in the jetski world, and Jet Ski Chicago is proud to offer these models to its visitors.