Navy Pier
Originally built in 1916 to serve Lake Michigan freighters and
provide transportation to their cities on the Great Lakes, Navy
Pier is now one of the most famous attractions in Chicago.
This pier features a number of events and entertainment daily.
The most visible feature is the 150-foot Ferris wheel. You will
also find a musical carousel to ride, a favorite among children.
Painted on the carousel are historical depictions of the pier. Pier
Park features an 18-hole miniature golf course and a cliff climbing
structure. When visiting on a rainy day, you will discover many
indoor options at the pier. Among these include a 15-minute walk-through
maze and a 3-D time travel ride taking you through the past, present
and future of this great city. It is also the locale of the Chicago
Shakespeare Theatre, with a 500-seat courtyard theatre and 200-seat
flexible black box theater. The Smith Museum of Stained Glass windows
has displays of 150 stained glass windows in an 800-foot long series.
For those wishing to hear some entertainment, Navy Pier has two
performance stages with local bands.
Want romance? Take a boat tour with extravagant dinner cruises
or get married in one of the boats.
Plenty of shopping and dining can be found along Navy Pier, with
traditional Chicago hot dogs, cotton candy and original souvenirs
found nowhere else.
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