World’s Leaning Tower
Title:World’s Leaning Tower
Location:Niles, Il
Description:The Leaning Tower is a perennial stop for Roadsiders in the Chicago area, and only 15 minutes northeast of O’Hare Intl. Airport (and 10 minutes from the World’s First Franchised McDonald’s in Des Plaines). The Leaning Tower of Niles is, of course, a replica of Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa. It is roughly half-sized — 94 feet, vs. the authentic’s 177 feet, and leans about 7’4″ off plum (vs. Pisa’s 15 foot tilt). But that hardly matters when you’re standing across the street taking a picture. And the savings in overseas airfare and reduced risk of injury is worth considering.
Location:Niles, Il
Description:The Leaning Tower is a perennial stop for Roadsiders in the Chicago area, and only 15 minutes northeast of O’Hare Intl. Airport (and 10 minutes from the World’s First Franchised McDonald’s in Des Plaines). The Leaning Tower of Niles is, of course, a replica of Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa. It is roughly half-sized — 94 feet, vs. the authentic’s 177 feet, and leans about 7’4″ off plum (vs. Pisa’s 15 foot tilt). But that hardly matters when you’re standing across the street taking a picture. And the savings in overseas airfare and reduced risk of injury is worth considering.
