Can you ride the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier?
Can you ride the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier? We hope you make a visit to Pier Park and mark your time with a ride on the Centennial Wheel. After you ride the Wheel, check out other things to do across the Pier like grabbing a bite to eat, catching a play at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, taking a cruise or exploring the scenic Crystal Gardens.
How much does it cost to ride the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier?
Tickets for single rides are $12 for military and children ages 3 to 11 and $15 for adults. Children younger than 3 can ride for free. From Nov. 1 through March 31, Illinois residents will get a special seasonal rate of $10 for military and children and $12 for adults.
Is Navy Pier the first Ferris wheel?
One of Chicago's most prevalent but overlooked cultural contributions is not a building—it's the Ferris wheel, first unveiled at the 1893 World's Fair. More than 120 years later, Chicago adds to its legacy with a new Ferris wheel on Navy Pier.
How many times do you go around on the Navy Pier Ferris wheel?
Cushioned-seats, heat/air-conditioning and space for up to eight people in each pod allow you to be comfortable during your three smooth turns around the wheel.
How long does it take to go around the Chicago Ferris wheel?
Everyone can enjoy a trip on the wheel with its appeal to kids and adults alike. Even those who have a fear of heights can still have fun thanks to the comfortable and welcoming enclosed gondolas that passengers ride up on. It takes about 15 minutes to do a complete loop on the wheel.
What is the difference between the old and new Ferris wheel at Navy Pier?
As opposed to the 1995 wheel's red gondolas, the new gondolas don Navy Pier's signature blue and offer individual seating. Navy Pier's previous ride operated on a continuous rotation system, meaning that passengers boarded while it was still moving.
Why is Navy Pier in Chicago famous?
In 1927, the pier was renamed Navy Pier to honor the naval veterans who served in World War I. In 1941, during World War II, the pier became a training center for the United States Navy; about 10,000 people worked, trained and lived there.
What is the biggest Ferris wheel in the world?
The Dubai Eye (Dubai, UAE) The Dubai Eye is the world's largest Ferris wheel. It opened in 2021 on tiny Bluewaters Island in the Arabian Gulf.
Is parking at Navy Pier free?
There isn't any designated free parking at Navy Pier. If you're looking to save some money, you may find a cheaper garage or lot a little further away from the pier.