Navy Pier is lakefront playground that attracts visitors from around the world There are more than 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, restaurants and attractions. There is always something happening at Navy Pier. Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows, Amazing Chicago Funhouse Maze, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, IMAX Theater and other entertainments are open. The ferris wheel and rides are closed for the winter, but there is still plenty to do. The Navy Pier website has printable Flurries discounts for savings on the following attractions and more.
IMAX Theatre
IMAX Theater is one of Navy Pier’s biggest attractions. The 440 seat theatre features Chicago’s largest flat movie screen The movie screen soars six stories, measuring 60 x 80 feet. The large screen enhances 2D and 3D films.
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
The year round theater complex creates a permanent home for Shakespeare in the heart of Chicago. The theatre has an intimate feel so the audience feels close to the actors on the stage. Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare are rehearsal spaces, an English style put, a Shakespeare resource center for education and lobby and reception are with views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s skyline. The Three Musketeers: A New Musical will be playing until February 18. Short Shakespeare! The Taming of the Shrew will be playing until March 3.
Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows
This is a permanent display of 150 stained glass window housed in an 800 foot long series of galleries along the lower level terraces of Festival Hall. The stained glass windows on display were designed by prominent local, national and European studios. Most of the windows were originally installed in Chicago area residential, commercial and religious buildings. The stained glass windows are divided by artistic theme into four categories including: Victorian, Prairie, Modern and Contemporary. During the month of February the Smith Museum features a tribute to Black History Month.
Lake Michigan City Cruise
Mystic Blue Cruise
Mystic Blue Cruises board at Navy Pier. Even though it’s cold outside, the deck of the Mystic Blue are climate controlled. Enjoy a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline while eating brunch, lunch or dinner buffet. .Entertainment and dance music is provided by DJ. Price $32 – $70 per person depending on time of day and day of week. Midweek and lunches are the least expensive and weekend dinner the most expensive. 877-299-7783. Get a Flurries Discount Coupon or a cruise discount.
Odyssey Cruise
Odyssey boards at Navy Pier. View the Chicago Skyline from the comfort of one of the three climate controlled indoor decks The ship is romantically reminiscent of the classic ocean liners. Fresh menu prepared on board daily. Excellent wine list. Each deck aboard the Odyssey offers spacious dance floors and live music. The musical entertainment includes jazz to contemporary favorites; from a five piece band to soft piano music. Brunch, Lunch and Dinner Cruises available. $42 to $106 per person. Price varies with day of week and time of day, with midweek lunches being the least expensive and Saturday dinners the most expensive. 866-305-2469. Get a Flurries Discount Coupon for a cruise discount.
Flurries Discounts
Bring a specially marked Diet Pepsi can to the Guest Services desk at Navy Pier to received $5.00 off parking through March 31. The selected Diet Pepsi cans are available at grocery stores throughout the Chicagoland area. The selected cans have coupons valid for the parking.
There are printable coupons available at the Navy Pier website for discounts at Navy Pier Shops and Carts. The participating shops are: Alamo Flags, Completely Nuts, Earthly Elements, Jahjah Village, Navy Pier Store, A Silver Lining, Varsity Stop Outfitters, Blue Wings, DC Mad Hatter, Fashion Bazaar, Making History, Passage to India, Suncoolers, Y Knot, America’s Dog, Capi’s Italian Kitchen, Charlie’s Ale House, Haagen Dazs Cafe, Popcorn Palace, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Carnelli’s Deli, Connie’s Pizza, Joe’s Bebop Cafe and Jazz Emporium, Riva, Amazing Chicago Funhouse Maze, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier Imax Theatre, Time Escape 3D Ride, Chicago Children’s Museum, Strictly Sail 2007, and Odyssey or Mystic Blue Cruises.
Navy Pier Hotel Packages
Starwood’s hotels in Chicago are teaming with Navy Pier to offer Packages to visitors who want to extend their enjoyment of Navy Pier by staying overnight. The packages include accommodations, two passes ($20 value) for the Navy Pier full-sensory funhouse, Amazing Chicago. Amazing Chicago has mirror mazes and tunnels, hair-raising electricity filled static ball and more. The packages also includes two Navy Pier VIP booklets with coupons and discounts for dining, shopping and entertainment. Following are the participating hotels. When booking ask for the Navy Pier Package, which is code 555-555. You can book packages by calling 866-500-0376 and asking for SET code 555-555.
Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers: walking distance to Navy Pier with indoor swimming pool. Package rates from $159.
Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown / Magnificent Mile: on the exclusive Magnificent Mile with some of the best shopping in the world. Cab or bus ride away from Navy Pier. Package rates from $135.
The Westin Chicago River North: terrific location for fine dining, theatre and entertainment. Cab ride away from Navy Pier. Package rates from $194.
The Westin Michigan Avenue: Exciting Magnificent Mile location. Easy cab or bus ride to Navy Pier. Package rates from $194.
W Chicago – City Center: In the heart of the Loop near Millennium Park and Grant Park. Cab to Navy Pier. Package rates from $204.
W Chicago – Lakeshore: Right by the lake, just steps to Navy Pier. Package rates from $179.
The Tremont Hotel: Steps from Michigan Avenue. Easy cab or bus ride to Navy Pier.
Sheraton Gateway Suites O’Hare: Near O’Hare International Airport. Drive or long cab ride to Navy Pier. Package rates from $104.
The Westin O’Hare: Convenient to O’Hare International Airport. Drive or long cab ride to Navy Pier. Package rates from $114.
