A nautical attraction: Navy Pier
Navy Pier is a favorite destination for Chicago residents and visitors alike. Located on Lake Michigan just about a mile from Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago, Navy Pier is a nice walk or an easy 10-minute bus ride away from our Loop hotel. Outdoor performances, shops, restaurants, fireworks, a spectacular interactive fountain, and more await you at Navy Pier. Stroll the pedestrian promenades, enjoy an impromptu picnic, or board a boat and cruise the lake. This 50-acre lakefront park and exposition facility hosts a variety of attractions, including:
- Musical carousel and 150-foot Ferris wheel
- Chicago Children's Museum and Family Pavilion
- IMAX Theatre
- Chicago Shakespeare Theater
- Pepsi Skyline Stage
- Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze
- Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows
- 18-hole miniature golf course