When you've got things to do at Navy Pier, sometimes you want to drive so you can have a bit more freedom or check out other major Chicago attractions. We're happy to say that driving to Navy Pier really isn't that tough! (Just try to work around rush hour traffic and you'll be good – generally 3-6pm on weekdays).
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Set aside a few hoursWhether you want to spend your afternoon enjoying the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago Children's Museum, or going on a boat tour, it can easily turn into an entire day's worth of fun. If you've set aside a few hours to explore Navy Pier, you won't need to feel rushed.
Municipal Pier was officially renamed Navy Pier in 1927 as a tribute to the Navy personnel who were housed at the Pier during World War I. Fifty years later, Navy Pier was designated a Chicago landmark, positioning the Pier as an unforgettable destination in the city and across the globe.
One of the most popular stops for visitors to Chicago is the south dock of Navy Pier, a mile-long pedestrian boardwalk that stands as one of the best in the United States.
One of the most popular stops for visitors to Chicago is the south dock of Navy Pier, a mile-long pedestrian boardwalk that stands as one of the best in the United States. With entertainment venues, restaurants, and theme park rides, Navy Pier is open year-round for your enjoyment.
Tickets for single rides are $12 for military and children ages 3 to 11 and $15 for adults. Children younger than 3 can ride for free. From Nov. 1 through March 31, Illinois residents will get a special seasonal rate of $10 for military and children and $12 for adults.
Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
During the day YES. It is in the bustling part of the city with lots of people. I have walked it several times by myself & never felt afraid. If you are walking with someone else I think it would also be safe in the evening hours.