# Tilting Glass Attractions TILT Chicago Offers Up Breathtaking Views of the Windy City By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-05-14 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-chicago References: [sneakhype](http://sneakhype.com/architecture/2014/05/new-tilt-attraction-chicago-afraid-heights.html) & [360chicago](http://www.360chicago.com/tilt/) TILT Chicago is a new attraction located in the Hancock Center that gives people a [bird's-eye-view of the Windy City](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-views). The Sky Deck in Chicago was once known to do the same, but this attraction legitimately gives tourists an *over*-view. TILT looks like plain building windows, but upon guests standing in front of it, the [glass moves (or tilts) downward](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-planter). This concept packs a punch and a rush of adrenaline for any onlooker. You will not see a better view of Chicago anywhere but from this 1,000 ft. tall attraction. You can spot all of what Chi-Town has to offer, like its Magnificent Mile and [famous skyline](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72-turns). The glass structure that lets you lean over the city houses eight visitors and just opened up in time for the spring and summer tourist season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tilting Attractions:** Tourist attractions that offer thrilling, tilted experiences can draw visitors seeking unique and exciting perspectives. - **Virtual Reality Tourism:** The use of virtual reality technology to offer realistic simulations of different destinations can give people the chance to experience the thrill of a tilting attraction from anywhere in the world. - **Interactive Architecture:** The integration of technology and interactive elements in building design can create exciting, engaging experiences for visitors and enhance the appeal of specific locations and attractions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tourism Industry:** Incorporating new and exciting experiences like tilting attractions into local tourism offerings can generate increased interest in specific destinations and boost overall revenue. - **Theme Park Industry:** Tilting attractions can provide an innovative and unique addition to traditional thrill ride offerings in theme parks, drawing visitors seeking a new type of adrenaline rush. - **Architecture and Design Industry:** The use of interactive architectural elements like tilting glass can be an opportunity to create bold, dynamic designs that capture people's attention and draw them to specific locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thrill Ride-Topped Ultra-High Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch.md) - [Revamped Observation Levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cn-tower-renovation.md) - [Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-electric-boat-company.md) - [London-Based Glass Lift Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-109.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Sensory Museum Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-museum.md) - [Experiential Entertainment Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminarium-1.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md) - [Stream-to-Earn Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilted.md)