Navy Pier
4.6 (89,369)attraction
4.6 (89,369)A bustling waterfront stretch featuring a giant Ferris wheel, boat cruises, and sweeping views of the city skyline across the lake.
Description
Set along the water with sweeping lake views, this former training center pairs casual strolls with carnival rides, shops, and restaurants. Visitors can purchase tickets for boat cruises that bring them close to the skyline, ride the massive Ferris wheel, or walk to the end of the pier where Lake Michigan feels as vast as an ocean.
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