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Come take a stroll here in the summer and you will enjoy it so much. There's a stop for a free trolley near where I work, so in the summer time I love to hop onto the trolley and take a ride over to... More
Come take a stroll here in the summer and you will enjoy it so much. There's a stop for a free trolley near where I work, so in the summer time I love to hop onto the trolley and take a ride over to Navy Pier. There's lots of places to eat at and you can grab a quick lunch and stroll the pier and enjoy great views of the city and the lake. They have little shops here too that sell very unique items that you won't find anywhere else. I'm not a fan of this place during the winter time, because I find it a bit chilly, but there is always the IMAX theater, which is indoors and well insulated.
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We have a good time when we come here just looking at the water and the boats and ships that are docked and out on the lake.
Beyond that - there is the giant ferris wheel, lots of shopping... More
We have a good time when we come here just looking at the water and the boats and ships that are docked and out on the lake.
Beyond that - there is the giant ferris wheel, lots of shopping options, the IMAX theater (cool!) and tons of other things to do! There is a really great kids' museum here at Navy Pier as well! Also there are lots of restaurants to choose from when you get tired of shopping and need a pick-me-up!
We went during the winter once and that was really neat as well - lots of decorations and fun things to see and do.
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The majority of people who come here are tourists, especially with their families. You have to be in the mood to deal with a crowd, kids, strollers, and people who just have absolutely no idea where... More
The majority of people who come here are tourists, especially with their families. You have to be in the mood to deal with a crowd, kids, strollers, and people who just have absolutely no idea where they're going. If you're feeling adventurous and/or patient, you can have a good time at Navy Pier. There are some good restaurants and bars. In the summer there are fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday nights, and there are several cruise lines that give various cruises along Lake Michigan which are always fun.
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Even though I am not crazy about the crowds and the ultra-commercial aspects, we are fortunate to have a place like Navy Pier. The walk along the water is invigorating and you can enjoy some... More
Even though I am not crazy about the crowds and the ultra-commercial aspects, we are fortunate to have a place like Navy Pier. The walk along the water is invigorating and you can enjoy some spectacular scenery around the lakefront. It really is a mecca for tourism, with restaurants, games, stores, boat rides, and even convention and meeting space.
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Navy Pier is the ideal tourist location but it is not so ideal when you live in Chicago. Personally, I find the entire place to be very overrated. Yes, there is a Ferris Wheel and a Merry Go Around... More
Navy Pier is the ideal tourist location but it is not so ideal when you live in Chicago. Personally, I find the entire place to be very overrated. Yes, there is a Ferris Wheel and a Merry Go Around but that means nothing to those of us who've already been on it and are no longer 5 years old. The stores inside are mediocre, the food is expensive. I must say that the crystal garden is very entertaining but even that gets old. In the winter, its freezing cold. In the summer, theres tons of people and giant flies that bite. Stay on the beach.
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I head over to navy pier a couple of time each summer with my husband. Whether its the ferris wheel, boat tour, or just a nice stroll on the pier, this place is beautiful especially at night. We... More
I head over to navy pier a couple of time each summer with my husband. Whether its the ferris wheel, boat tour, or just a nice stroll on the pier, this place is beautiful especially at night. We also go during the 4th of July to watch the fireworks. Parking might be hard to find but you can always take a cab. They also have a mini theatre for plays and plenty of food. There is also have several places for kids to have fun.
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The Navy Pier is a great place to spend the day or evening. They have great food and even better games and attractions. Another great feature is the stained glass museum there; they have some truly... More
The Navy Pier is a great place to spend the day or evening. They have great food and even better games and attractions. Another great feature is the stained glass museum there; they have some truly beautiful pieces in that exhibit. After walking around by the lake, you can watch the fireworks at night.
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We love to spend an afternoon hanging out at Navy Pier. There are usually some fun events going on, always a lot to see in the shops. Good food to eat. There is a Children's Museum that is amazing,... More
We love to spend an afternoon hanging out at Navy Pier. There are usually some fun events going on, always a lot to see in the shops. Good food to eat. There is a Children's Museum that is amazing, the Imax theatre, and our favorite is the rooftop garden. Just beautiful. We also love to walk outside and check out the skyline and the boats. You can make it a free day by walking around and taking it all in if you want. Saturday's in the summer there are great free fireworks! Such fun entertainment!
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This place is great for tourists with kids. There isnt much to really see there. Its more like a hodgepodge of shops and fair like rides. There are a few theme resteraunts as well.
Its a great... More
This place is great for tourists with kids. There isnt much to really see there. Its more like a hodgepodge of shops and fair like rides. There are a few theme resteraunts as well.
Its a great place for a tourist to spend a few hours on the weekend.
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When you have family or friends coming to town, this is where you go. There are a lot of things to see there, including the beautiful Chicago skyline. There are also plenty of restaurants (both... More
When you have family or friends coming to town, this is where you go. There are a lot of things to see there, including the beautiful Chicago skyline. There are also plenty of restaurants (both casual and expensive), so you won't go hungry. And there are many shops and boutiques there as well. There are several boats docked here too, and you can go on a lunch or dinner cruise in the day or the evenings. Your family and friends can also take a ride on a really, really tall ferris wheel, which also gives people a really great view of downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. There is an Imax theater there now, too. And on Wednesday and Saturday nights they have a fireworks show. This is truly a great place to go. However, the parking is outrageous!!!
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