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Chicago's Navy Pier is one of the most-visited public attractions in the American Midwest, spanning six city blocks within the city's Streeterville neighborhood along the Lake Michigan shoreline. It was originally opened to the public in July of 1915 as the Municipal Pier and redeveloped into a mixed-use retail and cultural venue in 1995. Today, it attracts over nine million annual visitors to its 50 acres of park space, shopping, retail, and family attractions, including its 200-foot Centennial Wheel, Pier Park amusement park, and Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze. Indoor attractions include the Chicago Children's Museum, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and AMC Navy Pier IMAX Theatre, while outdoor spaces include the one-acre Crystal Gardens botanical garden facility and a number of prominent pieces of public art. Though the pier itself offers free admission, visitors should note that many attractions require a ticketed upcharge. The pier is accessible via a free seasonal trolley service and several stops on the city's CTA and METRA public transit services.

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, Phone: 312-595-7437

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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