Historic Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago’s Navy Pier offers visitors of all ages myriad exciting activities and entertainment in a setting rich with American history. Shop, dine, and ride, all on a former Chicago military base.
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Special Navy Pier Events. Navy Pier’s Festival Hall Complex has a variety of flexible space designed to accommodate all types of special events. When business is done, your attendees can relax and take advantage of the Pier's leisure, dining and entertainment options. And wherever you look, Navy Pier offers the best view of Chicago's beautiful skyline. If you’re planning a special Chicago event, choose Best Western Hawthorne Terrace for your lodging needs. Our boutique hotel is only 10 minutes from Navy Pier. Fifty–nine tastefully decorated guestrooms are all equipped with first–class amenities like free wireless broadband Internet access, premium cable television, refrigerators, and microwave ovens. Several rooms come with sofa beds and separate sitting areas. All of our guests receive complimentary continental breakfasts, and there are also complimentary bottles of water in each guestroom. We have a fully equipped onsite workout room with whirlpool spa, and our fabulous location in the Lakeview district puts us in the middle of a vibrant neighborhood replete with shops, restaurants, and cafes. [Top]
The History of Navy Pier. Navy Pier has enjoyed a remarkable evolution. Originally designed for shipping and recreational purposes, the facility has evolved into a premiere entertainment center. In1909, Daniel Burnham creates the "Master Plan of Chicago," which originally envisioned five piers. Eventually, only one 1.5–mile long recreational pier with freight and passenger ship docking facilities was commissioned to be built near the mouth of the Chicago River. Seven years later, Municipal Pier opened to the public. It was the only pier to combine the business of shipping with the pleasure of public entertainment. It was named Navy Pier in 1927 as a tribute to U.S. Navy personnel who served in World War I. During World War II, the Pier was used for pilot training orientation. The Pier fell into disuse in the 1970s and reopened to the public as a revamped entertainment center in 1995. [Top] Dining and Shopping at Navy Pier. Navy Pier offers dining opportunities as diverse as Chicago itself! Dine at one of the fine restaurants or sample a variety of great tastes to be found at the food court in the Family Pavilion – open year–round. Navy Pier's interesting mix of restaurants offers something for everyone. From casual, family–oriented dining to romantic, candlelit evenings, the emphasis is on variety and excellent cuisine. You can also find everything from bikes to T–shirts to souvenirs to sunglasses at the retail shops in the Family Pavilion and along the Arcade. Featuring everything from cuddly stuffed animals to the latest fashion sunglasses, Navy Pier is the place to shop for a wide variety of unique specialty items and Chicago souvenirs. Sensational shopping is available year–round at Navy Pier! [Top]
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