Every now and then I come across a “destination nugget” that intrigues me, which I will pass along to you – like the cool Manta ride or the free National Parks weekends. Here’s the latest:

Up for something truly scary? Chicago’s Sears Tower, the tallest building in the U.S., has just opened 4 glass “viewing boxes” to the public – that stick out from the building – 103 floors up!

And that glass – which is a mere one-and-a-half inches thick – completely surrounds you, including under your feet. So you see everything. If you dare.

It is said to give you the “sensation of floating” - I’m afraid it might give me another sensation altogether – but the view of the city and the Chicago River below looks magnificent. Well, it would if you could bear to open your eyes.

The glass is supposed to be able to withstand 5-tons – far more than the weight of the number of people that could fit on a platform at any one time. Still…(shudder).

Which reminds me – I’ve just used FareCompare’s New Deal Finder, and there are some good prices to Chicago – like this cheap fare from New York to Chicago for just $209 roundtrip total.

Meanwhile, you’ll have to excuse me — I’m getting dizzy just looking at the viewing box photos.