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Navy Pier

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
312-595-7437
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As featured in Chicago for young kids
Navy Pier... from the lake Michigan
Navy Pier Entrance
Navy Pier
The ferris wheel
486 visitor photos
Ranked #61 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 597 Reviews
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks, Parks
Activities: Shopping, Dining
Fee: No
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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 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 your favorite form of entertainment at the Pepsi Skyline Stage, Dock Street Stage, Landshark Beer Garden or Family Pavilion Stage.Come experience all that Navy Pier has to offer year-round! « less
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Chicago, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Fun Place To Go With So Much To Do”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Always a fun time here from rides to a concert to the great food, drinks, shopping, etc. A must see when in Chicago. More

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pontoon beach, il
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
“Always great!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Great people watching! Plenty of food choices Nice shops. Great views of the lake More

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Bogota, Colombia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“A place you dont want to miss in Chicago”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Last month I was visiting Chicago, and one of the places you have to go is the Navy Pier. It's on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. Its a 3.300 foot (1,010 m) long pier, with restaurants, shops, an IMAX theater, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze, the Chicago Children's Museum, the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows,... More

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Nashville
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Navy Pier has it all!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Great Chicago attraction. Shopping, amusements, cruises and good restaurants. This is definitely a "go-to" place when visiting Chicago!! More

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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great place!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Every visit to Chicago has to include a visit to Navy Pier. Truly a place that has something for everyone. Great restaurants as well as so many things to see and do. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“McPier”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

There really isn't that much at Navy Pier, which is a shame since the location has a great view of the Chicago skyline. It's a nice ride on the north side if you're on a bike, but the shops and restaurants tend toward tacky and overly-touristy. The best attractions are the view from the ferris wheel, the IMAX theatre and... More

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Wheaton, IL
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Overrate tourist attraction”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Used to love this place - went there for a first date with my husband when they used to stage ChicagoFest there. Now it is a big, commercialized mess IMHO. Yes, there are things to do, but it seems like an expensive, cheesy carnival to me. A shame for such a historic landmark More

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Like Blackpool but sunny”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Not really that much to do on the pier - walk around and people watch. Various restaurants but not particularly great. One day that we were there it was 84 degrees and we couldn't find anywhere open that sold ice cream! There's a few fun fair rides. Good views of the lake and Chicago sky line. It was OK -... More

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Wheatland, Wyoming
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A blast!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

My family had a great time here! We rode the cariousel, the ferris wheel and took a boat ride on the speed dawg. We also went through the maze and time freak. Beautiful place to walk around or just kick back too. So much to see and do here, make sure to visit! More

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Warren, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Great place to walk around, nice boat rides. Expensive, but what isn't in Chicago?”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

We visited Oak Park IL for a wedding. There are so many attractions to choose from. Timing is bad with the NATO convention in town, so many of the attractions we could go to will be difficult to get to since many streets are being closed down. Today will not be spent in downtown Chicago! Too bad!!!! More

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