Navy Pier is the place where all of Chicagoland and tourists from around the world have come together since 1995 to enjoy the beauty and the thrills of a day on Lake Michigan. From rides to restaurants, exhibitions to entertainment, shopping to dining cruises and tour boats, Navy Pier has it all – in a location unlike any other!There’s so much to do in our 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, eateries and attractions. Take a ride on our 15-story tall Ferris wheel. Catch a movie at the IMAX® Theatre. Visit three floors of hands-on fun at the Chicago Children’s Museum inside the Family Pavilion. Experience any one of the cruise boat rides departing from Navy Pier’s South Dock. Or just kick back and enjoy the incredible feats of talented chinese acrobats in Cirque Shanghai at the Pepsi Skyline Stage or groove to the sounds of live music at the Bud Light Stage at the Navy Pier Beer Garden.
Museums
Within Navy Pier are two museums that will appeal to visitors of all ages. The Chicago Children’s Museum offers three stories of fun and interactive educational exhibits and activities where kids can play and learn. Tucked away inside the Pier is the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows – a true hidden gem of Chicago.
Pier Park Attractions
Navy Pier offers as much to do outdoors as it does indoors. The Pier’s most visible icon, a 150-foot Ferris Wheel, is modeled after the world’s first such attraction that made its debut at the 1893 World’s Fair here in Chicago. Thrill seekers will love the Wave Swinger, which propels riders 14 above the ground, while young children will delight in the Musical Carousel and Light Tower Ride Holidays in USA. Other recreational activities include miniature golf and a remote-controlled boat pond, while a free weekly fireworks show lights up the night sky all summer long.
Boat Cruises and Architecture Tours
Navy Pier is the home port for many of Chicago’s most popular sightseeing boat tours and cruises. Shoreline Sightseeing operates daily skyline and architectural tours, as well as special seasonal tours, that combine an engaging narration about the city’s history and famous landmarks with stunning views of Chicago’s stunning cityscape.It will not be an exaggeration to say that Navy Pier is a Adventure Place For Vacations. The Odyssey, Mystic Blue and Spirit of Chicago offer elegant brunch, lunch and dinner cruises on Lake Michigan year-round from their berth along Navy Pier’s Dock Street. Those seeking a more fast-paced experience will find it aboard Seadog Cruises’ speedboat tours, while history buffs will love taking an excursion aboard Chicago’s very own four masted sailing ship, the Tall Ship Windy.
