East Ohio St, Near North Side

Navy Pier is located off of the lake in Chicago, kind of close to downtown! Its a very beautiful place, especially if you just want to relax and do a little shopping and find great food! Its mainly a tourist spot! There are also a few attractions for the kids, i.e. carnival type ride, arcades, I MAX theater! Its something that the whole family can enjoy.There are also, cruises and boat tours! The cruises at night are amazing!

I'd heard that Navy Pier was a lot of fun, so I was a little surprised to discover that it's really nothing more than a nice afternoon stroll. There are shops, an IMAX theater, and a fair number of things to look at, but not a lot that really reaches out and grabs you. The stained glass museum down there is definitely worth a visit.

There are lots of restaurants scattered through the Pier. I'd definitely recommend getting a table outside, with a view of the skyline, and just sit for a while and enjoy the people watching.