Take a ride on a 15-story Ferris wheel.
Take a 7-minute ride on Navy Pier's prize attraction and see stunning views of Chicago's skyline and lakefront from the 150 foot-high Ferris wheel. The current Ferris wheel was modeled after the very first Ferris wheel, which was built for Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. The Pier's Ferris wheel has 40 gondolas, each seating up to 6 passengers. In the evening, the Ferris wheel's 40 spokes, spanning a diameter of 140 feet, are illuminated by thousands of sparkling lights. Ticket prices are $6.00 but check out the combo packages to save money.
18 Hole Miniature Golf Course
Pier Park Miniature Golf course is one of the newer attractions at Navy Pier and gives you a chance to practice your putting skills on an 18-hole Chicago-themed course that courses its way around the base of the Ferris Wheel.
Cruises
Go sail the Tall Ship Windy at Navy Pier's resident 148-foot long ship. Several 90-minute cruises are offered throughout the day offering you breath-taking views of the city from Lake Michigan. Windy holds up to 150 passengers per cruise and passengers are encouraged to help raise and trim her 11 sails and often take turns at the ship's wheel. Tall Ship Windy is docked near the west end of Festival Hall, across from RIVA Restaurant (you can't miss it). Cruises are available daytime and evenings from May to October.
Seadog I, II, IV and Extreme
Are you ready for an amazing speedboat experience? Seadogs I, II, and IV offer
30-minute Lakefront Speedboat Rides and 75-minute Architectural Tours along the Chicago River. If you don't mind getting wet and don't get sea sick then you have to ride on the Seadog EXTREME! The EXTREME is a jet-propelled thrill-ride, and is 30% faster. The boat makes 180°-360° spins, slalom runs and sharp twists and turns! All Seadog boat rides depart daily from the Pier’s Dock Street.
Take the Architectural Tour along the Chicago River
View of Chicago River looking East from Michigan Ave.
Trump Tower lies adjacent to the Chicago River.
View of Trump Tower looking up.
Although SVU will be offering a FREE shuttle for Friday, June 17, there will not be a firework show on that day. However, if you're in Chicago early or want to go to Navy Pier after the AC Conference ends, there will be a FREE firework show on Wednesday June 15 at 9:30 pm and Saturday June 18 at 10:15 pm.
For more information on entertainment, ticket combo deals, dining, and shopping. visit www.navypier.com
Stay tuned for my next blog post featuring NFL legend Joe Theismann and his campaign "Find the AAAnswers" as he will be speaking at the AC Conference.
Have a nice Memorial Day Holiday!!!
Mannan V.