Eyes to the horizon, sailors and landlubbers of Chicago! The Strictly Sail Chicago Boat Show is shoring up at Navy Pier in Chicago from January 24 – 27, 2013. The show, held in Navy Pier’s Festival Hall A & B will be open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 10 a.m….
Navy Pier is the Midwest’s number one tourist and leisure destination, attracting more than 8 million visitors per year but most people don’t know the unique history associated with this tourist attraction. Early History – Municipal Pier In 1916, Municipal Pier opened to the public as a home for freight and passenger docks. Soon…
Navy Pier is the place to be in Chicago! Each year, over 8 million guests visit Navy Pier to enjoy the restaurants, shopping, entertainment and rides. Countless guests challenge the thrilling attractions that help make Navy Pier Chicago’s playground. Are you brave enough to conquer them? The Ferris wheel Standing at 150 feet tall,…
Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon has been wowing audiences all summer long at The Pepsi® Skyline Stage® at Navy Pier®. The show has been called “Athletically mind-blowing” by Newcity and “Visually stunning” by Chicago Theatre Beat. Hedy Weiss from the Chicago Sun-Times even said, “No doubt about it, this ‘Dragon’ breathes fire.” But what…
Chicago is a bike friendly city and if you don’t have your own set of wheels, you can rent one from Bike and Roll located just inside the main entrance to Navy Pier. Bike and Roll Chicago! Bike and Roll has been Chicago’s leading bicycle rental and tour company for over 18 years. They offer…
It’s that time of year again! The Chicago Air and Water Show returns for another year of stunning performances taking place from August 17-20. With great views, endless entertainment and delicious dining options, Navy Pier is the perfect place for visitors to see this free show. For 53 years the Air and Water show…
On August 21-23, Navy Pier will be home to the Independent Garden Show, the world’s largest educational resource for garden centers. The IGC show serves as a source of inspiration for legions of garden center professionals who travel from all over the country to learn about new products, new ideas and meet face-to-face with…
Want to impress or surprise your significant other this summer? Look no further than Navy Pier with its rides, attractions, restaurants, Ferris wheel and much more to help continue the spark. Remember, if you visit on a Wednesday or a Saturday, steal a smooch illuminated by Navy Pier’s spectacular fireworks display! Have fun!…
Planning a party or gathering and looking for a unique location? Take to the water and book your next event on a chartered cruise departing from Navy Pier. Celebrate in style on beautiful Lake Michigan! Anita Dee Yacht Charters For more than thirty years, Anita Dee Yacht Charters has provided private, individualized cruises, accommodating…
Energetic, exciting and intense! Cirque Shanghai is back at Navy Pier with an all-new show – Year of the Dragon. Only a few weeks remain to see Cirque Shanghai at the Pepsi® Skyline Stage before the curtain closes on September 3rd. Cirque Shanghai is an incredible show that features professional Chinese acrobats. These astonishing performers…
