Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts

May 6, 2019

Skydeck at Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois

Located on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), Skydeck is one of the best spots to take in panoramic views of downtown Chicago, Illinois. From its opening in 1973 until 1998, the Sears Tower was the tallest building in the world. Today, Skydeck still boasts being the tallest observation deck in the United States.

Skydeck Chicago Sears Tower

Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago



Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago
Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago


Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago
Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago

Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago

Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago

Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago

Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago

Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago

Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago


Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago

Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago

Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago



Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago
Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago



Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago
Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago


Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago
Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago
Skydeck View Willis Tower Chicago



Dec 23, 2018

Home Alone Church in Wilmette, Illinois

Located in Wilmette, Illinois, about 30 minutes north of downtown Chicago, Trinity United Methodist Church is the church that featured in Home Alone. Although Kevin runs between this church and his house in the movie, the two locations are actually in different towns. Despite the difference in seasons, the Trinity United Methodist Church looks pretty much the same as it did when Home Alone was filmed here.

Home Alone Church Location Wilmette Illinois




Home Alone Church Location Wilmette Illinois

Home Alone Church Location Wilmette Illinois

Home Alone Church Location Wilmette Illinois

Home Alone Church Location Wilmette Illinois

Home Alone Church Location Wilmette Illinois

Home Alone Church Location Wilmette Illinois

Home Alone Church Location Wilmette Illinois

Home Alone Church Location Wilmette Illinois

Home Alone Church Location Wilmette Illinois

Home Alone Church Location Wilmette Illinois

Home Alone Church Location Wilmette Illinois

Dec 3, 2018

Home Alone House in Winnetka, Illinois

Located just north of downtown Chicago in the affluent community of Winnetka, Illinois you'll find the iconic house from Home Alone (1990). There have been a few changes to the property over the decades, but the 'Home Alone House' is still immediately recognizable as the McCallister family home that Kevin defended from the invading Wet Bandits. I have to say it's pretty surreal to find yourself standing inside the familiarity of a Christmas classic. Awesome, but surreal.
   
Home Alone House Location




Home Alone House Location


Home Alone House Location

Home Alone House Location


Home Alone House Location
Even the power pole is still here.

Home Alone House Location

Home Alone House Location
The house the Wet Bandits were arrested in is just across the street.


Home Alone House Location

Home Alone House Location

Home Alone House Location


Home Alone House Location

Home Alone House Location

Home Alone House Location
The garage is gone. As is the U-shaped driveway.
Home Alone House Location

Home Alone House Location

Home Alone House Location

Home Alone House Location
"Kevin! What have you done to my room!?"

Home Alone House Location