TILT observatory celebrates 100,000 visitors

CHICAGO -- When a group of visitors from Lewis Center, Ohio took the long elevator ride up to take in spectacular views of the city from 360 Chicago's TILT observatory, they were celebrated as a milestone for the 94th floor attraction.

Heidy Freeman and daughter Allie Freeman, and friends Betsy Harris and daughter Maddie Harris, were presented with a prize package including a certificate of recognition of being the 100,000th visitor, a free hotel stay, TILT memorabilia and a "Lifetime TILT" card granting complimentary access for life.

"I feel like the luckiest person in Chicago right now," said Allie Freeman, 12, upon receiving the recognition and award package.

The glass-lined, eight-person enclosure opened in May 2014 and extends from the building and tilts visitors 30 degrees outward.

In July, Travel and Leisure Magazine named 360 CHICAGO's perch one of the "Best Views in America."