Leaning Tower of Niles in
Niles (IL)

had no idea this was here until we were around the corner and had some time to kill so was kind of a surprise when my partner said "this is around the corner, wanna go see?", very fun, I enjoyed reading the sign with the comparisons to the Pisa tower

Very neat landmark to check out if you have the chance. Definitely want to see it again when the fountain is on.

Stopped here while I was shopping at Aldi. Tried to convince my family I was in Italy but they didn’t believe me since I’m poor.

Structure out of the blue replicating the Tower of Pisa at about half its original height, why not stop by if you are in the vicinity (free, too)?

The saddest thing about this landmark is how overlooked it is, as it’s on a mega busy main drag through several of Chicago’s northern suburbs where suburbia development has drowned it out. It’s been here since 1934, when artistic novelties were the norm. I’ve passed by this tower all my life and never even noticed this charming work of art until now. Chicagoland has many “hidden gems in plain sight” like this, and only recently has this place started to receive the popularity it deserves. This tower reminds me of the lovely things in life that are easy to miss, yet right in front of me. I recommend you stop here and take a moment to pause, take photos, and remember how fun life can still be.

A little Italy vibe in Niles. It's a worthwhile quick stop for roadside attractions.

The Leaning Tower of Niles is neat to see in person, but it isn’t really functional or open for anything beyond photos. You can walk around the grounds, take pictures of the tower, and enjoy a quick stop, but there’s not much else to do or experience beyond that. Worth a visit if you’re nearby, but not a destination on its own.

Unique water tower recreation of the famous tower in Italy. Worth seeing up close. There's a well-kept garden surrounding the tower and a pleasant reflecting pond.

Certainly not what I expected to find while traveling for work. There's construction around it so parking isn't the easiest, but this is a cool and different attraction!

Very romantic spot in Chicago. The Leaning Tower of Niles is free to access and it has available parking. 5 replica of the Tower of Pisa and it is well preserved. I love it!

It was a little bit out of our way from milwaukee back to Muskegon Michigan but I am glad I stopped. Very pretty grounds and photo opportunity. I couldn't stay to hear the bells at 6pm but I heard the faint sounds of them at 530pm. Definitely a neat little stop for travelers.

Interesting building, not much to see besides this. So expect around 5 minutes of your time here. You can park on the building next to it, it’s FREE!

An interesting structure — it turned out to be even taller than I expected! We heard the bell ring, but couldn’t tell if it was coming from the tower or a nearby church ? Not much to do here exactly, but it’s definitely a fun spot to snap a few photos. Also, hey — Costco is nearby if you want to make the trip count ? Just a heads-up: the parking lot is closed off, so it’s better to park near Aldi.

It was a cool little monument, very clean. Parking was confusing and it was so hot when we went but overall it was a nice thing to see.

A very peaceful park and beautiful piece of architecture! Maps said "as busy as it gets" but there were just a few other people there so I'm guessing it's quiet most of the time. I stumbled across it unexpectedly but I definitely plan to come back soon! I'm not sure if there's an official lot but I was steps away by parking in the back corner of the Aldi parking lot. There's a very slight grade grass hill between the lot and the tower but if you're just stopping by for a quick visit it seemed to be the easiest way to get to the base of the tower.

This replica of the Lening Tower of Piza is definitely worth a visit. At half the size of its original cousin, it still demands a presence. I wondered why this location for the tower ? The gardens and ponds that surround the tower are also lush and upkept.

Cool little roadside attraction to visit if you are in the area. There's plenty of parking at the Aldi right next door. It's a free spot to take a cool picture at.

very pretty! Love the history. Great that they left the reflection pool. Love the Bell on display!

A nice place to spend some time and take some great photos. A little piece of Italy in Niles. Clean and well-maintained. Unfortunately, at this time, the Leaning Tower is not open for tours to the top.

An amazing sculpture on the side way. Pleasant and Photographic place. Nothing much to sit and njoy.

Super wonderful place to go take photos. This would be a great place to take family photos or even wedding photos. They changed the color of the lights all year long and in the summer there is water in the pool in front of it so you can get reflection photos.

Interesting place to see. Parking was right behind the tower behind the line of bushes. The YMCA is closed so it seemed ok to use their parking lot. Info about the tower is on the building.

It's pretty cool! Glad we found this leaning tower. The garden is well maintained and the area is quite clean. Parking is easy to find. We parked right behind it. Not sure if you could park on the Aldi side but we others park there and walk to this spot. The street where this is located is Very busy. Overall, a great place to check out and take pictures.

I remember passing by this tower on the way to my grandma's many, many years ago and glad to see it has been well maintained. Now a historic place of interest, I highly recommend the stop. Lots of busy traffic, but we had no trouble parking at an almost deserted YMCA located at the rear of the tower. The garden surrounding the tower is well kept and featured some beautiful lavender flowers for spring. Plenty of seating to relax and gaze at the beauty of the architecture. Informative plaques explain a little about it, the bells and history.

A nice public attraction place/park. You can spend quality time there. And there is seating area right up to the front view Leaning Tower of Niles . Photogenic area.

If you're in the area it's worth a stop to see and take some pictures. It was a Tuesday afternoon. No one was there. Parking is in the back. I wish the water feature in front was clean. Maybe it is in the summer. But it is a neat building. There is even a mini version with painted characters on it in front.

I stumbled upon this landmark as I was leaving a nearby business. This is a great place to visit for photos as well as to get a local experience of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It’s near shopping and restaurants in the area. There’s a bell that rings for several minutes on the hour, between 9 AM and 6 PM with very familiar tunes. Definitely an interesting tourist attraction in the middle of the city worth visiting.