- Address: 600 E. Grand Avenue, at N. Lake Shore Drive, Streeterville
- Hours: Sun - Thurs 10am - 8pm (until 10pm Fri - Sat). Hours extended in Summer
- Admission: Admission fees vary for each ride and attraction
Navy Pier
Chicago's most-visited tourist attraction, Navy Pier will certainly blow the minds of children younger than twelve. The pier's Chicago Children's Museum, plus a collection of high-tech rides, hands-on fountains, kid-focused educational exhibits, fast-food restaurants, and trinket vendors will transport your child into the kind of overstimulated, joyful state you haven't witnessed since you finally gave in and got them a puppy for their birthday last year.
For the adults, Navy Pier's charms revolve around the lakefront views, cool breezes, and a ride on the gigantic Ferris wheel. The carousel is another classic, with bobbing carved horses and organ music. You can also hop on afternoon or evening boat cruises from here.
Navy Pier isn't all about rides and cotton candy, though. The pier hosts a variety of acts throughout the summer at the Skyline Stage, a 1,500 seat rooftop venue with a glistening white canopy. An IMAX Theater and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater also call the Pier home.
Practical Info
Located east of the Michigan Avenue’s “Magnificent Mile,” Navy Pier is easy to get to by bus and El trains; if you take the latter, you can hop on a free pier trolley bus. In summer Shoreline Sightseeing runs a handy water taxi between Navy Pier, the Sears Tower, and the John G. Shedd Aquarium. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the pier puts on a whopping fireworks show.
Tours & Tickets
Chicago City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
See all the sights of Chicago at your own pace! On a Chicago City Hop-on Hop-off Tour you can get off the bus at any scheduled stop to visit Chicago's most ... Read more
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Duration: Flexible
Go Chicago Card
With the Go Chicago™ Card, get access to more than 25 top Chicago attractions, tours and activities all at one low price! Tour the Shedd Aquarium; enjoy fun ... Read more
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Duration: 1, 2, 3 or 5 days
Chicago Grand Half-Day Tour
This comprehensive half-day tour of Chicago is the perfect introduction to the Windy City! Discover the highlights of Chicago’s North Side and South Side and ... Read more
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Trolley and Upper Decker Tour
Enjoy a scenic tour of Chicago's lakefront and downtown areas aboard a trolley or upper-decker bus! On this comprehensive hop-on hop-off tour of the Windy ... Read more
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Duration: Flexible
