Explore Chicago • January 29, 2010Did 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.
Scott W. • September 4, 2011Shoreline tour docks on the pier while the river tour is on the South slip.
Time Out Chicago Kids • July 2, 2012The Seadog Xtreme at Navy Pier is nominated for Best Kid-Friendly Thrill in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
Jonathan F. • May 28, 2015This is an awesome beach so close to Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue. It is normally not as crowded as Oak Street Beach or North Avenue Beach. Great for distance swimming as well.
Tracy S. • March 16, 2014Nice view. Great place to get a nightcap and see the city at night. I could see coming here in the summer to see the navy pier fireworks with a captain and coke in hand.
Bradley B. • September 12, 2012It's an amazingly beautiful and calm spot on the always hectic Navy Pier...
Rishad T. • August 13, 2014At the edge of Navy Pier a great place for draft beer amidst water and flowers.
Jon S. • June 30, 2015Always the Chicago Classic Deep Dish stuffed pizza!!!!! The best pizza in Chicago hands down. This location is conveniently located at Navy Pier streetsville.
Jamie P. • September 5, 2016We have been to this museum many times.Such a good place to take the kids out. Lots of different things to do. It is a great location at Navy Pier with several options for entertainment and food!!
Laurie H. • March 11, 2015Very nice rooms, view of the lakeshore and the navy pier, close to shopping areas, valet, bar, breakfast, living room, spa, penthouse event rooms. Polite staff, amazing decor!
Brandon L. • August 8, 2010Best Theater besides Navy Pier IMAX.
Kevin M. • February 5, 2019I love Navy Pier. Great location on the water. Besides all the Food and Beverage offerings, Children's Museum and more...you all can enjoy the Wheel! 360 degree views inside a gondola all year round!
AFAR Media • August 4, 2014Local tip: go on Saturday night when they do fireworks over Navy Pier, you'll never view them the same again.
Reem • June 7, 2014Luxury, easy access to magnificent mile, navy pier and the lovely free seasonal trolley
Malcom D. • February 5, 2012Vist the ahoy store while at the pier they have great deals
Guillermo B. • September 2, 2014Good cocktails if you are walking around the navy pier and want to take a break.
Andrew F. • August 13, 2015After fireworks end U can hear the crowds of people @ Navy Pier Cheering all the way from Columbus Dr, thats how loud it get dependin how the wind blow, click like if you ever heard them that far away
Serious Eats • May 14, 2013The perfect place for some reprieve from the crowds on the pier with an unmistakable atmosphere.
Parents Magazine • March 27, 2012Just two blocks from Navy Pier, this newly renovated Embassy Suites serves up free Shirley Temples to kids every evening from 5 to 7 in an atrium that has more than 5,000 plants.
Daniel O. • August 7, 2014The window view from the dinner table at the Signature Room is super lovely. And we could see the fireworks from navy Pier. A wonderful experience
Jonathan F. • September 5, 2016A great place to rest if walking between Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier.
Estefania H. • August 27, 2017Really tasty ramen on the way to Navy Pier! 😋Portion is big so either share or take half home.
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