Jan 25, 2011 7:13 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
A sculpture at Snow Days Chicago
Revel in the Windy City’s natural frosty attributes at Snow Days Chicago, a 3-day winter festival at Navy Pier. Pile on the winter gear and get ready to play in the snow during non-stop activities on January 28-30. Chicago can always be counted on for frigid temps and lots of snow and this is one way to celebrate instead of fighting it. Events include professional ice sculpting, dog sled racing demonstrations, a snow board rail jam competition and live entertainment at the family pavilion inside Navy Pier. Read More »
May 10, 2010 16:18 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
The Aeroballoon at Navy Pier
Chicago offers a myriad of ways to catch the city’s lovely scenery, from biking to boating and observatories. But the views from the Aeroballoon at Navy Pier probably tops them all. Float 350 feet above Navy Pier and view spectacular panoramas of downtown skyscrapers and Lake Michigan waves. This non-combustible balloon carries up to 17 passengers for rides lasting approximately 10 minutes. Read More »
Dec 17, 2009 8:13 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier
The weather outside might be frightful but Navy Pier supplies indoor winter fun with the Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier. A Chicago holiday tradition for 10 years, the festival runs daily through January 3rd and supplies a snow-covered, action-filled day for the whole family. A diverse range of activities include a rope obstacle course, inflatable games and create-a-cookie. Amusement rides guarantee excitement with favorites like the 50-foot indoor Ferris wheel, the Winter Wind Glider and the Reindeer Express Train.
Oct 02, 2009 9:15 - By: Whit Honea
Chicago's Navy Pier
Do you have a family? Is Chicago your kind of town? Well, you’re in luck.
The Navy Pier, pictured here, is free to the public. That’s FREE. It’s Chicago’s most visited tourist attraction and has all kinds of activities and events for travelers of all ages.
The Ferris wheel, a carousel and swing ride bring the boardwalk to life. The miniature golf course, the Amazing Chicago Funhouse Maze and Chicago Children’s Museum give the area a taste that is strictly Chicago. Also, stuff to eat.
Visit Chicago. Take the kids.
UPDATE: Sorry about the Olympics, Chicago. We still dig you.
Photo courtesy of the City of Chicago
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