Navy Pier
The ultimate playground in Chicago for the whole family. Navy Pier is where you go in Chicago for events, free public programs, attractions, culture, dining, shopping and more. We dedicated a day of our trip to experiencing everything Navy Pier had to offer.
See MoreSable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
There's a hotel right on the pier! We didn't want to waste time so we chose this hotel to stay before our day of fun. So convenient but also a beautiful hotel with a great rooftop and the best views of the lake.
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BookBilly Goat Tavern (Navy Pier)
Breakfast at the infamous Billy Goat Tavern, home of the “Cheezborger”. I didn't know they offered breakfast but they have an all-day menu including breakfast plates, egg sandwiches and sides.
See MoreChicago Children's Museum
After a hearty breakfast we headed to the Children's Museum. My niece and nephew loved it. There are so many ways to play -dig for bones on a dinosaur expedition, make a splash at the pumping water playground (raincoats provided!), paint, print, sew, sketch and sculpt in an authentic art studio. Three floors of fun for kids and their families.
See MoreCentennial Wheel
Next up a ride on Navy Pier’s Centennial Wheel - so iconic to the Chicago skyline and a piece of Chicago cultural history. Amazing 360 views of the city.
See MoreThe Butterfly House at Navy Pier
We loved the Butterfly House - totally safe, family friendly with hundreds of live butterflies from all over the world!
See MoreAD&B...America's Dog & Burger Navy Pier
A quick hot dog for lunch before we continued our day. How can you come to Chicago without trying an authentic Chicago hot dog? No ketchup!
See MoreFlyover
Flyover is new so we wanted to give it a try. So cool part movie, part ride, multisensory. Motion seats, scents, mists and music work together to capture the feeling of flight.
See MoreAmazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze
Very fun, twisted maze of mirrors and illusions.
See MoreChicago Shakespeare Theater
We caught an early afternoon performance at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Such a cool venue and a chance to wind down.
See MoreMiller Lite Beer Garden Grove
My husband and I ended our incredible day at the Navy Pier Beer Garden where they host a ton of events including aan outdoor live music series. Gorgeous summer lake views.
See MoreGarrett Popcorn Shops
No trip to Chicago would be complete with a bag of Garretts! Must get - the cheddar-caramel mix. We grabbed a bag before retiring for the night
See MoreUnderground Donut Tour
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