We have a good time when we come here just looking at the water and the boats and ships that are docked and out on the lake.
Beyond that - there is the giant ferris wheel, lots of shopping options, the IMAX theater (cool!) and tons of other things to do! There is a really great kids' museum here at Navy Pier as well! Also there are lots of restaurants to choose from when you get tired of shopping and need a pick-me-up!
We went during the winter once and that was really neat as well - lots of decorations and fun things to see and do.
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