Navy Pier
A free lakefront pier with a classic carousel and a 200-foot Ferris wheel as its paid rides, plus an entrance fountain that turns into a splash pad on warm days.
600 E Grand Ave
Kid essentials
- Monday
- 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday
- 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday
- 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Saturday
- 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Sunday
- 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
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Nearby places
A Latin-inspired seafood spot at the far end of Navy Pier with lakefront patio seating and a dedicated kids' menu.
An indoor museum on the pier with a whole room set aside just for babies and toddlers.
Neighborhood park with a splash pad and a playground.
A high-rise hotel a block from the river with an indoor pool and a campout package that sets up a tent and toy campfire in the room.
Neighborhood park with a playground and a community garden, plus tennis courts.
A Loop hotel inside the Aqua Tower with a seasonal rooftop pool and cabanas plus an indoor lap pool and whirlpool, free cribs and connecting rooms.