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All the latest inspiration from The People's Pier

Delve into the historical and cultural significance of Navy Pier, Chicago’s prominent waterfront destination.

Getting Festive on the Pier: Light Up The Lake Returns

Nov. 25, 2024

Getting Festive on the Pier: Light Up The Lake Returns

Top Activities to Enjoy This Fall at Navy Pier

Oct. 2, 2024

Top Activities to Enjoy This Fall at Navy Pier

Planning a Family Day at Navy Pier

Aug. 28, 2024

Planning a Family Day at Navy Pier

Navy Pier’s Hidden Hives

Aug. 21, 2024

Navy Pier’s Hidden Hives

Ultimate Shopping Guide: Unique Finds & Souvenirs

Aug. 14, 2024

Ultimate Shopping Guide: Unique Finds & Souvenirs

Navigating Navy Pier: Cruises & Tours

Aug. 8, 2024

Navigating Navy Pier: Cruises & Tours

Eats and Sweets at the Pier

Jul. 23, 2024

Eats and Sweets at the Pier

Navy Pier After Dark

Jul. 18, 2024

Navy Pier After Dark

Know-Before-You-Go Travel Guide: Navy Pier

Jul. 10, 2024

Know-Before-You-Go Travel Guide: Navy Pier

Tips for Women in Leadership: Q & A with Navy Pier Board Chair Jennifer Steans

Mar. 23, 2023

Tips for Women in Leadership: Q & A with Navy Pier Board Chair Jennifer Steans

Health, Wellness & Fitness at Navy Pier

Mar. 2, 2023

Health, Wellness & Fitness at Navy Pier

Ultimate Flying Ride, Flyover, Coming to Navy Pier

Feb. 24, 2022

Ultimate Flying Ride, Flyover, Coming to Navy Pier

A Luxury Holiday Travel Blog

Dec. 21, 2021

A Luxury Holiday Travel Blog

The Magic of Making Light Up The Lake Carbon Neutral

Nov. 26, 2021

The Magic of Making Light Up The Lake Carbon Neutral

Navy Pier: Chicago’s Top Date Night Destination

Nov. 12, 2021

Navy Pier: Chicago’s Top Date Night Destination

Faces of the Pier: JC Aevaliotis

Nov. 10, 2021

Faces of the Pier: JC Aevaliotis

Faces of the Pier: Brooke Reams

Oct. 8, 2021

Faces of the Pier: Brooke Reams

Why Chicago LIVE Again! Is Important

Sep. 23, 2021

Why Chicago LIVE Again! Is Important

A Fall Family Day at the Pier

Sep. 22, 2021

A Fall Family Day at the Pier

Faces of the Pier: Dave Ensslin

Sep. 9, 2021

Faces of the Pier: Dave Ensslin

Faces of the Pier: Tierra Scott

Sep. 9, 2021

Faces of the Pier: Tierra Scott

Faces of the Pier: Robert Sanchez

Sep. 9, 2021

Faces of the Pier: Robert Sanchez

Faces of the Pier: Boys & Girls Club of Chicago

Sep. 9, 2021

Faces of the Pier: Boys & Girls Club of Chicago

Where To Take The Most Instagrammable Photos

May. 28, 2021

Where To Take The Most Instagrammable Photos

Our Favorite Spots to Watch the World Go By

May. 28, 2021

Our Favorite Spots to Watch the World Go By

History of the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier

May. 28, 2021

History of the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier

A Day at the Pier with Pals

May. 28, 2021

A Day at the Pier with Pals

Navy Pier for First Timers

May. 28, 2021

Navy Pier for First Timers

5 Stunning Sunset Views from The Centennial Wheel

Apr. 30, 2021

5 Stunning Sunset Views from The Centennial Wheel

Welcome Home, Chicago

Apr. 30, 2021

Welcome Home, Chicago

The Pier Pledge

Apr. 30, 2021

The Pier Pledge

End of Summer Family-Friendly Bucket List

Aug. 18, 2020

End of Summer Family-Friendly Bucket List

Navy Pier: Creating Mission-Driven Public Programming

Aug. 17, 2020

Navy Pier: Creating Mission-Driven Public Programming

Navy Pier: The Guest Experience Story

Aug. 11, 2020

Navy Pier: The Guest Experience Story

A Day on the Water

Jul. 28, 2020

A Day on the Water

Dog Days of Summer at Navy Pier

Jul. 27, 2020

Dog Days of Summer at Navy Pier

Explore the Latest Outdoor Installation at Navy Pier: Play Never Stops!

Jul. 23, 2020

Explore the Latest Outdoor Installation at Navy Pier: Play Never Stops!

Catch these Pokémon GO Fest 2020 Special Offers at Navy Pier

Jul. 17, 2020

Catch these Pokémon GO Fest 2020 Special Offers at Navy Pier

Beers at the Pier

Jul. 9, 2020

Beers at the Pier

Celebrate Independence Day 2020 with Navy Pier!

Jun. 29, 2020

Celebrate Independence Day 2020 with Navy Pier!

Top Spots To Enjoy Coffee at the Pier

Jun. 25, 2020

Top Spots To Enjoy Coffee at the Pier

Join Navy Pier for a Pride-Filled Day!

Jun. 23, 2020

Join Navy Pier for a Pride-Filled Day!

Navy Pier’s Guide to Father’s Day

Jun. 18, 2020

Navy Pier’s Guide to Father’s Day

Behind the Scenes of Navy Pier’s Iconic Centennial Wheel

Jun. 9, 2020

Behind the Scenes of Navy Pier’s Iconic Centennial Wheel

5 Free Activities at Navy Pier

May. 15, 2020

5 Free Activities at Navy Pier

Navy Pier Through the Years

May. 15, 2020

Navy Pier Through the Years

Best Corporate Event Destinations at Navy Pier

May. 15, 2020

Best Corporate Event Destinations at Navy Pier

5 Hidden Gems at Navy Pier

May. 15, 2020

5 Hidden Gems at Navy Pier

International and Cultural Dining at Navy Pier

May. 15, 2020

International and Cultural Dining at Navy Pier

Smart Ways To Save at Navy Pier

May. 15, 2020

Smart Ways To Save at Navy Pier

The Best Activities for Senior Citizens at Navy Pier

May. 15, 2020

The Best Activities for Senior Citizens at Navy Pier

Things for Teens

May. 15, 2020

Things for Teens

7 Places to Shop Local at Navy Pier

May. 13, 2020

7 Places to Shop Local at Navy Pier

Three Recipes to Try at Home: Enjoy the Taste of Navy Pier

May. 4, 2020

Three Recipes to Try at Home: Enjoy the Taste of Navy Pier

Zoom in Pier-Style

Apr. 20, 2020

Zoom in Pier-Style

6 Tasty DIY Cocktails That’ll Whisk You Away

Apr. 17, 2020

6 Tasty DIY Cocktails That’ll Whisk You Away

Nothing says Spring quite like Rosé, here's how to make it extra special & refreshing! Be sure to stop by when Harry’s reopens on the...

Virtual Experiences

Apr. 3, 2020

Virtual Experiences

Support Our Small Business Pier Partners

Mar. 31, 2020

Support Our Small Business Pier Partners

Support Our Pier Partners

Mar. 20, 2020

Support Our Pier Partners

5 Things You Didn’t Know about Navy Pier

Mar. 15, 2020

5 Things You Didn’t Know about Navy Pier

Discover Pier Park

Mar. 11, 2020

Discover Pier Park