Chicago - Navy Pier
The Navy Pier originally opened in 1916 as an amusement area and shipping facility and is now one of Chicago's most popular tourist attractions. The facility served as a military training site during both world wars and was the location of the University of Illinois from 1946 to 1965. It sat in neglect during the 70s and 80s but a massive refurbishment campaign began in 1991. Today, the Navy Pier is made up of 50 acres of gardens, attractions, shops, restaurants, concert venues and parks.
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There is a 150-ft Ferris wheel and an historic carousel in Navy Pier Park. Visitors can also watch a film at the Loews Cineplex Navy Pier 3D Imax Theatre, take in the free Stained Glass Museum, watch actors perform the classics at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater or visit Crystal Gardens, a one-acre, six-story, indoor botanical garden. It is the scene of all-year-round festivities, including the Chicago Festival in August. The Navy Pier is located North-east of the mouth of the Chicago River. Cruise ships leave from here on various sight-seeing excursions.
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April 1 to May 27
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 20:00 |
May 28 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 23:59 | 23:59 | 22:00 |
September 7 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 20:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 19:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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Related Attractions
Shakespeare Theater
The Shakespeare Theater in Chicago has a permanent facility at the Navy Pier. The seven-story, glass curtain-walled theater houses a 500-seat courtyard theater and a 200-seat flexible black box theater.
Shakespeare Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
Phone 1 (312) 595-5600
Fax 1 (312) 595-5644
Amazing Chicago
Amazing Chicago has a sensory maze that allows you to navigate through a series of mazes and tunnels. Special effects are thrown in and many city landmarks are featured throughout the maze.
Hours
April 1 to May 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 20:00 |
May 31 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 23:59 | 23:59 | 22:00 |
September 7 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 20:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 19:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows
The Smith Museum is home to a display of 150 stained glass windows. It is divided into four categories - Victorian, Prairie, Modern and Contemporary. The time period they represent is 1870 to the present.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 20:00 |
Wave Swinger
Swing around Pier Park on the "Wave Swinger," an old-fashioned swing ride. The ride stands nearly forty feet high and is surrounded by fountains and a reflecting pond.
