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Navy Pier Ferris Wheel and Rides

You can't visit Chicago without a trip to the famous Navy Pier!

$51.23
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Navy Pier Chicago
NavyPier
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What you'll do

Enjoy the Navy Pier with your Centennial Wheel tickets and take in the commanding views of the city and Lake Michigan at 200 feet. You’ll get a 360-degree view and, as each gondola is enclosed, you can ride all year round, no matter the weather. Plus, you can pick from three other rides including the Carousel, the Drop Tower, the Light Tower, the Pier Park Mini-Golf, the Tea Cups and the Wave Singer.

The Navy Pier in Chicago is considered the number one tourist and leisure destination in the Midwest, and it's the longest public pier in the world. Attracting 8.6 million visitors each year, Navy Pier is a 50-acre, lakeside wonderland that lets visitors enjoy the splendors of Lake Michigan.

Once you’ve taken a spin on the Navy Pier wheel, you can explore the other rides along the pier, check out the museums or hit the shops and restaurants. Grab a famous Chicago hot dog or pick up a souvenir as a memento.

Navy Pier highlights

Centennial Wheel

Reaching heights of nearly 200 feet, you'll enjoy jaw-dropping, 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. It features enclosed, climate-controlled capsules and operates year-round, weather permitting.

The Carousel

This carousel was designed exclusively for Navy Pier. Hop on a horse or hitch a ride with a frog and enjoy the trip!

The Drop Tower

Prepare for a G-force launch, followed by a free-fall towards the ground - this one is for the thrill-seekers!

The Wave Swinger

Soar through the air on a swing ride!

Light Tower

Enjoy the highs and lows of this fun drop tower.

Tea Cups

This fair ground classic is a colorful delight!

Pier Park Mini-Golf

Navy Pier’s newest attraction, it offers you mini-golfing fun on a 9-hole course that is designed for all ages and ability levels.

Facts

  • Before the Centennial Wheel was erected in 2016, the Navy Pier Ferris wheel stood in its place. 

  • The Ferris wheel had over 17 million riders in its ten-year life span.

  • The record for the longest marathon on a fairground or theme park attraction was set in 2013 when Clinton Shepard rode the Ferris wheel for 48 hours, 8 minutes and 25 seconds.


What's included

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    We're the only pass in Chicago to include the Centennial Wheel + three additional rides!

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    Your three additional ride options include the Carousel, the Drop Tower, the Light Tower, Pier Park Mini-Golf, the Tea Cups and the Wave Singer.




How to get there

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Accessible via #2 Hyde Park Express, #29 State, #65 Grand, #66 Chicago or the #124 Navy Pier Express bus routes. Free Trolley service is available daily between Navy Pier and State Street, Grand Avenue and Illinois Street. Also accessible via stop 8 on the Big Bus Hop-On and Hop-Off Tour.

Operating hours

Please note that this is a seasonal attraction. Although the Centennial Wheel operates all year round, The Carousel, Drop Tower, Pier Park Mini-Golf, Wave Swinger, Light Tower and Tea Cups typically only operate between May and October.

Normal operating hours:
Sunday - Thursday:
11AM-9PM
Friday and Saturday: 11AM-10PM

Hours may vary. We recommend visiting the Navy Pier website for the most up-to-date information on hours of operation.

Closings & holidays

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Find out more

For more information, visit the Navy Pier website.

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