Things to do
Things to do at Navy Pier
But there are several good reasons to make the trek to Navy Pier, for tourists and Chicago residents alike
No Chicagoan is totally indifferent to Navy Pier. Whether you write it off as a tourist trap, actively loathe it, or perhaps have a fondness for the place, the Midwest vacation destination certainly has a presence in Chicago. What you might not know is that Navy Pier has undergone significant renovations over the past few years, making it—wait for it—somewhere locals might actually want to go. With an IMAX experience, a world-class live theater and its fair share of food and drink festivals, the Streeterville locale isn’t all bad. Learn to love Navy Pier with our complete guide.
