Navy Pier is the 3300 foot huge pier that is located on the Lake Michigan in close proximity to Streeterville, near the downtown Chicago. Originally popular as Municipal Pier nr 2, this great Chicago attraction is one of the two great piers known for in the Daniel Burnham's Chicago 1990 plan.

Unfortunately, the other pier never got constructed. For more than 10 years, Navy Pier, Chicago has served as the ideal destination where all the tourists on the Chicago travel as well as Chicago locals can come together and enjoy the beauty and fun on Lake Michigan.

This Navy Pier plays the role of a tradition and when one looks at all what is there to experience and enjoy, it is convenient to see why the tradition gets larger and better with every passing year.

The two main buildings on Navy Pier are the Auditorium and the Headhouse, both being specially designed by the popular Charles Summer Frost, an architect, were constructed in the year 1916 and have survived their ups and downs.

The Auditorium which is also called as the Hall is a really magnificent building with great Grand Ballroom that measures about 138 by 150 ft and is featured with eth 30 m half domed roof. Offering the guests with over 50 acres of gardens, parks, shops, attractions, restaurants and promenades, the Navy Pier also hosts the unparalleled variety of family oriented entertainment and events.

The main attractions of this Chicago destination include Chicago's Children's Museum, Bike Chicago, Pier Park, Amazing Chicago, Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows and the Segway Experience of Chicago.

Navy Pier also offers the year round fun options for people of all ages and tastes. From its mind blowing fireworks displays to the seasonal celebrations, this place has something or the other fro all.
The visitors can take pleasure in the theatrical and musical performances by The Buccaneers, the mascot Patch of Navy Pier along with his sidekick Pickle, the popular Pier Pranksters, magicians, jugglers and costumed characters. Also, Navy Pier offers dozens of amazing events and celebrations featuring the traditional dance and music from different parts of the world.

The guests can also make the best out of amazing cruises and boats docked along the Dock Street of Navy Pier for experiencing a memorable time spent with your loved ones. The wide variety of vessels provides the guests with almost everything ranging from sumptuous dinners to live entertainment to dance to the adventurous speedboat rides and the water taxi riding opportunities.

The cruises are specially provided for different needs and tastes like sightseeing, dinner and private. So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and head towards Navy Pier, Chicago in order to have an ultimate experience.

Navy Pier Address
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Contact:
Tel: (312) 595-7437 or (800) 595-PIER
Email: navypierinfo@mpea.com

Navy Pier Hours: N/A

Ticket Information for Navy Pier: N/A

Website: http://www.navypier.com