Chicago Navy Pier

If someone new to Chicago and ask about local hot spots, the first thing I remember is Navy Pier. There is something in the dynamic Region, where locals and tourists all come together to play, eat and enjoy the beautiful view, who said: "It's in Chicago!"

This 3300 foot long pier along the shore of Lake Michigan was built in 1916. He was appointed as a load center for freight and provided berths for boats Passenger steam. As the country has become more popular transport, the pier was used less for industrial purposes and has become a meeting place for the public. Finally served He is booming as a campus of the University of Illinois and has been with the activity. This was short-lived, but in 1965, the university situation has changed due to lack of use, the battery fell into ruin. The '70s brought a renewed interest in the monument and the Fund have allocated for reconstruction.

Today, you will not find a better way, during a beautiful summer afternoon, then in the Navy Pier. With over 50 acres of shops, restaurants, rides and attractions for all age groups and levels of arousal, this milestone for everyone. Assemble a Ferris wheel, a guided tour of Chicago on a Segway, bicycle rental, or see an IMAX film. The experience of a journey to the Moon or the race in the Grand Prix for FX Transporter, a virtual reality attraction.

It is a constant be animated stream of music and plays, such as jugglers, magicians, music and dance season around the world. Fireworks fill the sky every Wednesday and Saturday evening during the summer months.

Theater lovers to enjoy the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, a building made of glass seven floors with a 510-seat theater, rehearsal rooms, an English-style pub, a Shakespeare resource center and gathering areas with views of Lake Michigan and the horizon of Chicago. In order for this system is awesome, a 2008 Tony Award for excellence received in regional theater.

After several hours of walking, take a break and cool off in the Chicago Navy Pier Beer Garden. Request an update to a terrace overlooking the lake and enjoy the best view of fireworks during the summer months. Bud Light Entertainment excellent stage from Wednesday to Sunday in some of the most popular in Chicago, and it is never an admission fee. The beer garden is also an ideal place for a private party, with room and catering for 20-500 people.

When you are ready are for food, you will find everything from food court to eat in the restaurant – there are restaurants for every taste and budget. Enjoy some jazz and Chicago-style Hickory smoked ribs at Joe's Be-Bop Cafe & Jazz Emporium and stock up on every conceivable style shrimp dish at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. The evening unforgettable views, Case of Riva, a seafood restaurant, Phil Stefani Signature, steaks and a selection of wines.

The best part of Chicago show how the water, and is an easy task with one of the many rides at Navy Pier Dock Street. Enjoy a ride in the wind Tall Ship, a schooner of 148 meters by four poles, or take a detour to the feeling high speed in one of the fastest stars in the country with the sea lions cruise on a relaxing dinner cruise on a yacht of 600 passengers, or have fun Go on a party boat, which the morning.

Navy Pier is open year round except Christmas and Thanksgiving Day. It is at 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, and is easily accessible by car or public transportation and offers free parking at the hotel.

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