Navy Pier — Attraction in Chicago

We honestly didn't spend much time here, so take my 3 star rating with a grain of salt. There are some cool stuff that we didnt do, like the VR experience or the Butterly Pavillion, those might be solid 5 star stuff, can't say. The Ferris Wheel looked cool.

The Harbour cruise by shoreline sightseeing was great, no notes.

The place itself? Kind of just seemed like a big mall. Not what we were there to do anyway, so yeah... meh.

Nice outdoor area, lots of shade and benches. Seemed particularly kid friendly. We saw mostly families. There is parking available I think, we saw a ton of cars coming and going. There is a little park with a fountain that looked nice. Lots of shopping and eating options. Just not...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Navy Pier in Chicago is absolutely magical! The lively boardwalk, the cool lake breeze, and the vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit.

We started the evening with a ride on the Centennial Wheel — it was so beautiful to see the whole city and Lake Michigan from above, especially as the sun began to set.

Then we boarded the 7 PM cruise, which was the highlight of the night. We caught the soft golden sunset and then watched the skyline sparkle as the city lights came alive over the water. The reflection of the lights on the lake was simply breathtaking.

If you visit Navy Pier, don’t miss both the Wheel and an evening cruise — together they make the perfect...

I recently had the pleasure of being flown out to visit Chicago for the first time and was blown away by its AH-someness 🥰 I mean, who knew it was so pretty? It's an ideal spot to kill several hours, and boy, did we ever. They've got a crazy range of attractions, including a butterfly house, grub so good you'll want to roll around in it, tours, and boat rides. We took a sweet stroll and dug the views. I highly recommend moseying on down to Navy Pier, which offers a totally stunning view of the Chicago skyline and a party atmosphere. I'm totally recommending it and I'm already planning my...