Navy Pier, Chicago

Navy Pier is a great place to visit while in Chicago. It is more of a tourist stop and not as traversed by locals, but has great food and entertainment options. If you have been here more than a couple years ago, it has significantly changed and improved. It had been 4 years since my last time to Chicago and Navy Pier and the area is much more lively, vibrant, and active. The facilities are modern, sleek, and trendy. I enjoyed the wide variety of food options available. I also enjoyed the ability to shop around and spend some time on the water's edge taking in the skyline and the beautiful weather. When I went, there was a free trolley bus that provided convenient transportation from the Magnificent Mile to Navy Pier. I don't know if this is a year round option, but was extremely convenient while I was in Chicago.

The kids and I enjoyed an entire day and evening here. The parking was accessible and close which was helpful when carrying little ones after the fireworks show. The shops and attractions such as the Ferris wheel are a respite from the bustling city. While the pier is still touristy, it’s spacious so less congested. We loved the ferry ride around the pier!

Navy Pier is always a great and fun experience for visiting tourists in Chicago. Their food choices are excellent, and the events and activities they have their will keep you entertained for hours. It's amazing that during the summer they have fireworks on every Wednesday and Saturday night. The staff there is always very polite and friendly to the needs of the visitor's. I highly recommend you pay Navy Pier a visit as it is truly one of the greatest and Historical monuments in Chicago. And while you're there take a ride on the iconic Ferris wheel and see Chicago as you've never seen before. Great for Photographers from all over the world.

It is February and this place is a welcome relief and attraction. Walk in to see and hang out in the palm grove, grab a coffee, or have the kids entertained at the museum - which we did not manage as it closes by five and they charge too much to walk in for an hour casually. I will consider the city pass next time for this reason! The ferris wheel in the back is great! It is heated, and we enjoyed gorgeous views. We had food from the BBQ/pub and, given the touristy location, it was good! Altogether recommendable.

Really enjoyed the time I spend at Navy Pier. Took a leisurely stroll with my dad to the Pier after having breakfast in a restaurant near by. Lots of things to do and of course amazing views so got to take some nice pictures while on holiday from the UK. Would love to go back as didn't manage to go on one of the boats or go to the theatre, did grab some food and a beer while there though. Highly recommend, especially for tourists like myself.