Navy Pier
The Navy Pier hosts many events throughout the year. Check the Navy Pier Website for the latest schedule. Throughout the summer months, they usually have fireworks for vistors to see. It’s a great way to spend one of the nights while you are in Chicago.
There is a tremendously sized ferris wheel on the pier. I enjoyed the view of Lake Michigan and of Chicago from the top. I also played a game of putt putt golf.
Many of the boat tours are along the pier. I did the architecture shoreline tour and it was fascinating. The waterways in Chicago is not something you really pay a lot of attention to until you get on this tour. I saw the what used to be the world’s largest post office. It still is large, but the building is not all a post office anymore. Also, there was draw bridge that had to be raised for the tour boat to pass. Not something you see everyday.
The pier has a couple of museums. The Children’s Museum and the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows. I did not visit the Children’s Museum. I walked through the stained glass window museum and it was neat to see. There is just something about seeing the sun shine through stained glass that appeals to me. So it may not be for everyone.
Also on the pier are dinner cruises. I did not dine on any of the cruises while in Chicago. But I did have a corn dog on the pier while I watched the fireworks. I had a lot of fun while on the pier and there is always something happening.
Get more details about the events at the Navy Pier Website.
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