Seeing Chicago Through A Glass Box | The Ledge

With my sister visiting from California, our family decided to play tourists in our own city, Chicago, IL. First thing we did was head straight to the Willis Tower (formerly known as The Sears Tower). This Skyscraper first opened its doors in 1973 as the world's tallest building-a title it proudly held for nearly 25 years. Towering over the city with its 110 stories, the Willis Tower stretches up to 1,541 feet. Join us as conquer our fears at the Skydeck's Ledge, where you are literally standing in a glass box suspended over the city. Let’s Go!
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[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

Awesome visit 😎 last time I was there it was called the Sears tower 🤪

[@SantosChronicles]

Holy cow, that was a very long time ago. 90's?

[@Terry.W]

Glad you are not afraid of heights..

[@SantosChronicles]

LOL, no way this would be good for anyone afraid of heights.

[@eiffellynyap3661]

I forgot how amazing the Sears tower was!! It makes you really appreciate the beauty of Chicago ❤ Thanks for being tourists with us!! 🫶🏽 I’ve never seen that picture of me and Addie before from back in 2012! 🥹

[@SantosChronicles]

I don't really look back at photo albums very often. So I'm trying to incorporate some of the classic photos into our videos. Such a fun adventure. Can't believe how much stuff we did. Now, time for San Diego. We rented the Car in Vegas today and found boarding for Falkor. Almost there.

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

Sears Tower all day every day! That view is insane. Don't look down! Oh my!

[@SantosChronicles]

As long as it doesn't crack, I'm ok. Never gets old for sure.

[@dayadventureswithgasper]

I have never been to Chicago before. Such a great experience. That glass box was amazing. Love all the nice views of the city from up there. Thanks for taking us along with you virtually. Have a nice weekend.🙂🙂

[@SantosChronicles]

Chicago is such a great city and very underrated compared to New York. The Ledge is scary but a great view for sure. Have a great week!

[@notoriousplaces]

It will forever be called the Sears Tower 🙌 the sky deck is so cool and so many amazing views

[@SantosChronicles]

It never gets old going up there. I really liked how they updated the experience on the way to elevator. I agree - it will always be Sears Tower. How's everything going?

[@trvlnthru]

Jack visited this place as a kid when it was still Sears Tower and still the tallest building in the world. I have never been. And would have to pass on standing out on that ledge. But you did get some beautiful views of Chicago. Thanks for sharing the views with us!

[@SantosChronicles]

It will always be the Sears tower! The Ledge is pretty freaky for sure but it gives an amazing view.

[@DestinationEarth]

Wow, look at that tshirt weather! Can't wait! Your sister looks exactly the same from those "old" photos as she does today, lol. Those are some good genes! We go to these towers a lot when visiting a new place. It's always nice to get a new perspective on the city.

[@SantosChronicles]

This one has been marinating on my hard drive, this was from past June. Almost Destination Earth delay 😂. Yea, my sister does still look the same. Yea, we are sucker for a good observatory.

[@wildzenventures]

Fun experience! Nice to play tourist in your own city once in a while. The Ledge looked like a great way to see the city from above, Lake Michigan looked more like an ocean. Nice family trip Carl.

[@SantosChronicles]

Glad we go to hang out with my sister. In a few weeks we are visiting her in San Diego. The Ledge was so fun. Thanks for joining us.

[@JenniferandMark2014]

Mark would definitely hate that view but I would love it! Very cool! 💛Jenn

[@SantosChronicles]

If you are scared of heights, this one would be a tough one. Thanks for watching.

[@EmmaJonYoureWelcome]

I love that you are playing tourist in your own city. What a fantastic view! The ledge would be a nope but it looks really cool xx

[@SantosChronicles]

Yea, it super high so I don't blame you. Thanks for checking out our video.

[@SwiftyTravels]

I didn’t know it was no longer called the Sears Tower?!? That looks like such an amazing place including all of those interactive exhibits- Chicago is incredible! I need to visit!!!

[@SantosChronicles]

LOL. The name changed in 2009. But all the Chicago folks still call it Sears Tower. You definitely have to visit. Let me know and happy to show you around.

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

A perfect place to start exploring Chicago. Great views from the top. We have whats called the 'Eureka Tower' in Melbourne and it has a glass ledge. You would love it as it would give you the best views of Melbourne and its Sky-Scrapers. Thank you for taking us along Carl, certainly the first stop I would make on visiting Chicago.

[@SantosChronicles]

I always love a good observatory. Can't believe it took me this long to get little Rosalie up here. When we go to Melbourne, Eureka Tower will be on our list. After our 50 states, it will be time for international travel,

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

@@SantosChronicles awesome 🙌

[@PogiboyProductions]

Cool! It reminds me of the Edge in NYC.. where you only have glass to separate you from what's below lol.. can get nauseating. 😄 Cool interactive experience to get up there too! City Pass is the way to go! Fun vlog guys!

[@SantosChronicles]

We have so many more observatories to see in NYC. Can't believe it took us this long to feature this great place.

[@DoodletheTravelBug]

I love showing people around my hometown! Chicago is the best! I hope you send your videos to City Pass! They need to give you some freeby passes. I love the view from top, but I'm not as brave as you. I can't stand on the glass floor.

[@SantosChronicles]

Next time you are here, we'll have to show you around. CityPass are you listening? 🤣. Scary thing is that one time the glass on the bottom shattered for someone. Luckily it is really thick, but I would have peed my pants.

[@DMSAdventures]

THAT is freeky standing over like that. I'd probably do it for the experience but I can't say I'd truly enjoy it! 🙂 I'm not sure if the Rugged Mountain Siblings would go out on that or not! I love architecture so that tour beforehand would be pretty cool.

[@SantosChronicles]

I agree. Several years ago someone was standing and the whole bottom shattered. Luckily it is very think with many layers. But that would have scared me. Learning about Chicago and doing all the photo ops was fun for sure. Curious what the next DMS / Santos Chronicles Adventure will be this year.

[@bradandamy]

That's so cool you were on the stage at Second City. Wow, Chicago looks gorgeous (Cleveland just doesn't compare!) - I still have never been to Chicago but we will have to make a trip over sometime. Would love to meet up with you guys again!

[@SantosChronicles]

The stage for Second City was a prop for the Chicago Experience at the bottom of Willis Tower. I think only my sister finds me funny 😄. If you make it here, we would love to show you around. Just reach out to us.

[@mihaelaclaudiap..2]

The start of the video gave me chills! I am so afraid of heights you cannot imagine! But I would go up there just to challenge myself :) I would love to see Chicago! I read that next year in December (2025) Romanians will be able to go to USA without visa so I will go for sure, starting New York then I'll see what else based on the budget I will have. Loved that photo of you, your sister and Allison! Adorable! Second city...:) Wow, Barack Obama, Oprah, Michael Jordan!! Huge names! That lift ride was scary :))) Those views amazing!!! man great eyes to see that Flamingo! Wonderful new video you guys! xx

[@SantosChronicles]

I felt safe up there. But as I was telling a bunch of folks, one time the whole floor shattered for someone. It was all over the news. Luckily it is thick and it was no issue. If you are here, let us know and we would love to show you around. Can't wait to see my sister in San Diego during Spring Break.

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

I’m taking notes for my mom and sister for their trip this summer to Chicago of things they should do! 🎉

[@SantosChronicles]

This place is a classic. Tell them the architecture boat ride is the best thing to do while in Chicago! Any questions, please let us know. Where you is the Mom road trip for you this year? Those are my favorites each year.

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

@@SantosChronicles I don’t think we’re doing a big road trip this year-she usually alternates a trip with me and then a trip with my sister, so this year is my sister! I’m still trying to convince her about Alaska! But might end up being NYC next…. Stay tuned! Lol 😆

[@FLACKFAM]

Your new job is dad comedy 😂 The Willis tower is protecting all the people from getting electrocuted! Such great views! The ledge definitely would raise my heart rate!

[@SantosChronicles]

LOL. Wish my Dad jokes would pay the bills. Unfortunately - only my sister finds me funny. The Ledge is such a great attraction. But in the news one year, the bottom glass shattered while a guy was on it. That would have freaked me out. He was ok, but super scary.

[@FLACKFAM]

@@SantosChronicles okay, that makes me totally freaked out!

[@retailadventures6]

Been a while since I have done this, but it’s cool to see it occasionally. Looked like you had fun.

[@SantosChronicles]

They added a lot at the bottom of Willis Tower, a lot more photo ops like they do in New York. Hope you are doing well man!

[@retailadventures6]

@@SantosChronicles I am, I think I remember seeing them adding places, way different then a few years ago for sure.

[@NickandRachel]

I wonder how many pounds of pressure that glass can withstand? I think I would try to lay down on it too 😅

[@SantosChronicles]

Not sure, but one time several years ago, the glass floor entirely shattered. Luckily it is very thick. I would have been so scared.

[@Parr4theCourse]

That would be a BIG-NO for me….as I AM scared of heights!!!!!

[@SantosChronicles]

LOL. It is quite high up there. But not as high as a plane.

[@adventuresintvland]

I still have a hard time calling it “Willis Tower”. Always will be Sears Tower to me

[@SantosChronicles]

It's been a long time, and there isn't a time I don't call it Sears Tower either.. Even though all the Sears are almost gone.

[@TheTolleRoad]

Didn’t you go to the wrong building last time you tried to do the ledge? ALWAYS the Sears Tower! I even saw the spot the White Sox want to put a new stadium.

[@SantosChronicles]

You have a great memory. We went here but was suppose to be in Chicago 360. At that time this was closed due to the pandemic. Sears Tower for sure. We just need one giant indoor stadium that can house all our Chicago Sports. There was some talks that the White Sox were going to move also.