During the month of October, the city opens the doors of the city’s most iconic buildings to the public — for free. For tourists and Chicagoans alike, Open House Chicago (OHC) makes for great opportunity to explore the city. This year there were about 3,000 people who waited in hour-long lines for access to these historic sites.
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Admiring the primary colors from London House. Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
A helicopter as it carried a battery to generate one of Chicago’s buildings. Location: Near by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Cerise Rooftop Bar. Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Shadow and reflection create a double-exposure at the Blue Cross Blue Shield building. Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
At 173 meters tall, the First United Methodist Church, or the "Sky Church," is the tallest place of worship in the world. Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Visitors attend an architecture tour. Railway Exchange Building. Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Blue Cross Blue Shield. Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Navy Pier. Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Railway Exchange Building. Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Blue Cross Blue Shield. Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
From 300 East Randolph visitors get a beautiful views of the Chicago’s famous skyscrapers and Millennium Park. Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
The architecture of the Wrigley Building building was inspired by a cathedral in Seville, Spain. One of Chicago's most recognized buildings, the white terra cotta exterior, clock, and riverside location stun tourists and locals alike. Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Elevators navigate the Blue Cross Blue Shield building. Photographed by Shannon Xu. -
Some of the best places to get cool rooftop views of Chicago are rooftop bars. We often look up to skyscrapers; why not look down? Cerise Rooftop Bar. Photographed by Shannon Xu.
