600 E Grand Ave at Lake Michigan Chicago, IL 60611 On Twitter: @navypier
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In a suspenseful scene, which was shot at Navy Pier for "The Dark Knight", the Joker (Heath Ledger) pits two ferries full of people - one loaded with citizens, one with prisoners, against each other. (1 week ago) [Link]
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The first Ferris wheel made its debut in Chicago at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, Navy Pier is home to a 15-story Ferris wheel, modeled after the original one. (1 week ago) [Link]
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Architect Daniel Burnham & associates included plans for five Municipal Piers in their Plan of Chicago. Only one pier was commissioned and built, in Lake Michigan, near the mouth of the Chicago River. (1 week ago) [Link]
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Did you know? Outside of housing recreational facilities the Pier has been the home to, at various points in its history, a university, an emergency hospital, Naval training facilities, and a library. (1 week ago) [Link]
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Today Navy Pier is a premiere tourist destination, and is home to the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago Children's Museum, an IMAX Theater, Pier Park, the free Smith Museum of Stained Glass & more. (1 week ago) [Link]
heidi f. did this...
this place makes my kids so happy - and tired. makes for a great day. (November 22, 2009)