600 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago IL, 60611
Phone: 312.595.7437 Visit Website
Over 90 years old, this longtime landmark is a favorite spot any time of the year and is considered the greatest outdoor walkway with indoor excitement anywhere on the Great Lakes. This world famous pier is right out of a storybook, complete with a Ferris wheel, breathtaking views of the lake, boat cruises, international crowds and a gigantic venue of things to see and do.
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Specialty: Family fun Location: Downtown/Lakefront Attire: Very comfortable Reservations: None required Hours:
Summer Hours, Memorial Day - Labor Day
Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Friday, Saturday - 10:00 am to 12:00 am Winter Hours
Monday -Thursday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday, Saturday - 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sunday - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Price: Free Parking: $14.00 to $25.00 at parking garages, prices vary depending on your length of stay
As you stroll along the south side of Navy Pier, three-thousand feet of dockside fun stretching out into Lake Michigan, you will get a chance to visit the many shops, rides and restaurants that have made the pier a year-round attraction. For a small expense, take the opportunity of boarding one of the many cruise ships anchored at the pier, each offering a spectacular trip along the lakeshore and a chance to view the beauty of the Chicago skyline.
Navy Pier also offers a number of indoor attractions: the Chicago Children’s Museum, the Smith Stained Glass Windows museum, an 18 hole miniature golf course, an IMAX theater, an indoor atrium lined with palm trees and the 525 seat Shakespeare Theatre. This family destination will easily become an annual stop on your trip to the city.
Events Calendar
Cirque Shanghai From: April 26 2008 To: September 01 2008
June 4 – September 1, 2008
Ticket prices from $14.50 - $29.50
Pepsi® Skyline Stage®
For the third year, Chicago welcomes the elite acrobats of Cirque Shanghai who will debut the world premiere of their newest theatrical extravaganza GOLD. Comprised of gold award winning acts on the international scene, Cirque Shanghai: GOLD is a high energy performance featuring the best acrobatic and circus performers the world has to offer. Their signature style combines time-honored Chinese acrobatic wonder with fast paced production, dazzling contemporary visuals, Broadway choreography, cirque-style costumes and thrilling music.