Navy Pier is one of the top tourist attractions in Chicago, mainly owing to the large number of facilities and services to engage tourists of all ages and backgrounds. Already a place of historic importance, the entertainment facilities meshed with the attractions include cuisse, IMAX movies, dining places, the beer garden, performing arts and much more. Navy Pier, located on Chicago Harbor area and the Grand Avenue, is a major landmark as well.

Navy Pier is one of the biggest places in terms of hours of a vacation it demands. Navy Pier can be a whole day event with something or the other to keep everyone occupied. A place of vibrant culture confluences and fireworks as well, kids are bound to enjoy Navy Pier in grand style. For visiting Navy Pier, you will need to plan with caution, in order to avoid confusion with seasonal time changes.

For most of the year, Navy Pier remains open between 10 am and 8 pm on weekdays including Sunday. During fall, you can enjoy the place for a couple of hours more on weekends. In winter, the place closes the earliest on Sundays, but remains open till 10 pm on weekends. However, summers are the best time to visit the place as you get time until midnight for enjoying the many facilities it has to offer. Spring and fall have the same timings.

Dining at the Navy Pier is one of the most enjoyable things to do. The food court in Family Pavilion provides options amongst assortment of various kinds of cuisines. You can also find interesting eateries along the Arcade area.