- Address: 600 E. Grand Avenue, at N. Lake Shore Drive, Streeterville, Chicago 60611, USA
- 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 Segway Night Tour
Hop on the most innovative tour to hit Chicago in years! Gliding through the Windy City on an eco-friendly Segway is the coolest ride of the 21st century! Far ... Read more
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Chicago Lincoln Park Bike Adventure
Enjoy the car-free lakefront trail and explore Chicago’s beaches, parks, lagoons, and gorgeous Lincoln Park Zoo (free admission). This tour offers a diverse ... Read more
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
Experience one of the world’s most beautiful cities on a 75-minute cruise on the historic Chicago River. On this architecture cruise, head down the main branch ... Read more
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Duration: 75 minutes (approx.)
Skydeck Chicago Admission
Gaze upon the city sights from the pinnacle of Chicago, the Skydeck. Located on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower -- the third-tallest ... Read more
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Duration: Flexible
Viator VIP: Willis Tower Skydeck Early Access, Trolley City Tour and Chicago River Cruise
See classic Chicago sights with this Viator VIP package that includes early entry to the Skydeck in Willis (formerly Sears) Tower where you'll be greeted and ... Read more
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
Chicago Sunset Dinner Cruise with Buffet
Celebrate a night out in Chicago with dinner, dancing and sightseeing aboard a three-hour luxury cruise on Lake Michigan. Glimpse top Chicago attractions like ... Read more
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Chicago Architectural River Cruise
Take in the views on this 90-minute Architectural Tour, a jaw-dropping excursion through a city that defied all expectations … even the laws of ... Read more
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Duration: 90 minutes (approx.)
Big Bus Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
The lakeside metropolis of Chicago is famous for its striking skyscrapers, world-class museums and colorful political history. Explore the Windy City at your ... Read more
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Duration: 24, 48 or 72 hours
Chicago Dinner Cruise
Expect the exceptional on this 2.5-3 hour premier Chicago dinner cruise experience. Newly renovated, this luxury vessel features a newly furnished rooftop ... Read more
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours
Chicago Segway Tour
Hop on the most innovative tour to hit Chicago in years! Gliding around the Windy City on your very own Segway, you'll see all the famous sights - Buckingham ... Read more
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Duration: 2 or 3 hours
