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Navy Pier

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Neighborhood: Streeterville

600 E. Grand Ave.

Chicago, IL 60611-3428

312-595-7437

http://www.navypier.com

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Navy Pier's signature landmark, the 150-foot-high Ferris wheel, signifies the grand scale of this family entertainment center, which attracts more than 8 million visitors each year. Couples, families, out-of-towners and locals alike stroll, bike and rollerblade along the pier, watching free performances, and stopping to shop and eat. Weekly fireworks illuminate the sky and water each Wednesday and Saturday nights during summer.

Special attractions include Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago Children's Museum, Amazing Chicago, Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows, IMAX Theater, and Skyline Stage.

A variety of dining options--from fast food to upscale-- include Billy Goat Tavern. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Charlie's Ale House, Haagen-Dazs and Riva. The centrally located food court offers the standard fare: hot dogs, sandwiches, Chinese food, popcorn, fast food, gyros, burritos, gourmet coffee and more.

Navy Pier also acts as a stepping stone to several dinner and tour cruise options, including Tall Ship Windy, Seadog, Shoreline Sightseeing, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue. Private charters include El Presidente and Anita Dee Yacht Charters.

Look for the "Navy Pier Trolley Stop" for free transportation between Navy Pier and State Street along Grand Avenue and Illinois Street. Daily service runs approximately every 20 minutes.
Summer trolley
10 a.m.-11 p.m. (Sun.-Thurs.) and 10 a.m.-1 a.m. (Fri.-Sat.)
Winter trolley
10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sun.-Thurs.) and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.)

Getting There

Cross Streets:: Lake Shore Drive and Illinois

Parking:: Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet. Paid lot: $14 (up to 1 hour); $25 (8-24 hours); $22 flat rate on Sat.-Sun. Street parking difficult. Valet parking.

Public Transportation:: CTA bus: #29 State, #65 Grand, #66 Chicago, #124 Navy Pier Express. Metra train: direct service to Navy Pier from the Ogilvie Transportation Center and the Randolph Street Station. Taxi cabs plentiful.

Wheelchair Access:: Yes

The Basics

Hours:

Summer (Memorial Day-Labor Day): 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.

Fall (Sep. 4-Oct. 31) and Spring (Apr. 1-Thurs. before Memorial Day): 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.

Winter (Nov. 1-Mar. 31): 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun.

Audience:: Families

Recreation and Sports Activities:: Walking, Biking, Boating, Dancing, Competitive Inline Skating, Miniature Golf, and Ice Skating

Shopping Genre:: Bookstore

Features

Live Music:: Yes. Skyline Stage and various venues throughout.

Food:: food court, restaurants and kiosks.

Features:: Free Admission and Scenic View. admission varies for special attractions.

Facilities:: Boat Rental and Private Party and Banquet Facilities

Payment Methods:: Checks Accepted, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa

Outdoor Seating:: Yes

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"I'm a local Chicagoan and..."

By Amy from Chicago, IL, January 31, 2007

I'm a local Chicagoan and will admit I hadn't been to Navy Pier in a few years. My mistake! I recently took my six year old for Patch's Pirate Fe...

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"Couples love ferris wheels, but..."

By Jenny from Chicago, IL, August 29, 2004

Couples love ferris wheels, but it was a shame when my fiance and I hop on the Navy Pier Ferris wheel only to be trapped and bombarded by a loud sp...

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