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Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Experience, Chicago

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Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Experience Highlights

Experience 3 rounds at the Centennial Wheel in Chicago during the 15-minute ride
Get panoramic views of the spectacular skyline and renowned skyscrapers of Downtown Chicago
Capture the scenic beauty of the landscape as you fly over Lake Michigan, one of North America's five great lakes
You can choose to skip the ticket line with a regular barcoded ticket or skip all lines & directly board a gondola with a Fastpass Express ticket
Sit comfortably in one of the 42 climate-controlled gondolas and enjoy the exciting ride with your loved ones

Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Experience Overview

Centennial Wheel Location: Chicago, IL 60611, United States

Operational Timings: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Activity Duration: 15 Minutes (Approx.)

About Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Experience, Chicago:

Take some time from your Chicago trip to experience an exceptional ride on the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier. Soar up to a height of 200 feet and witness unparalleled views of the city's skyline and the majestic Lake Michigan. Bring your family and loved ones along to experience the best out of this activity when you're in Chicago.

About the Activity:

Reach the activity location, Centennial Wheel, at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time and get ready for an exciting activity.
Ride 3 rounds on the Wheel, which is one of the most popular landmarks in Chicago that attracts tourists all year round.
You can choose between a skip-the-ticket line option and a Fastpass express ticket.
The skip-the-ticket line option eliminates the hassles of waiting in long ticket lines and directly joins the boarding line to the wheel with a regular barcoded ticket.
The Fastpass express ticket lets you skip both the ticket line and boarding line and get VIP access to the gondolas.
Take a seat in one of the 42 climate-controlled gondolas designed with a maximum capacity of 8 people and experience a comfortable Ferris Wheel ride.
Soak in the pristine 360-degree views of Chicago's stunning landscape from above. Don't forget to snap a few clicks of the mesmerizing view.
After the ride, you can continue exploring the historical landmarks, art, and cultural area of Navy Pier.

How to Reach?

By Car: The meeting location is at a distance of 3.2 km from Chicago City Centre. You can reach the destination within 10 minutes by car.
By Bus: The nearest bus stop to the meeting location is Navy Pier Terminal, Chicago at a distance of 260 meters.
By Metro: The nearest metro station to the meeting location is Grand, 521 N State St at a distance of 1.7 km.

Select Package Options

Regular Barcoded Ticket

15 Minutes

USD 0.27

USD 0.25

Per Adult

Choose this barcoded ticket and directly get in line to board the Centennial Wheel while skipping the ticket purchasing line. Note that it does not let you skip the line to board the Wheel.

Notes:

Children aged 0-2 years can avail of the experience free of charge while children aged 3-11 years have to book the package at child prices.
All participants aged 12 years and above have to book the package at adult prices.

Price Includes

Ticket
- Centennial Pier entrance ticket
- 1 ride on the Centennial Wheel (3 revolutions)

Fastpass Express Ticket

15 Minutes

USD 0.58

USD 0.35

Per Adult

Choose this barcoded ticket to get VIP access while skipping both the ticket purchasing line and the wheel boarding line.

Notes:

Children aged 0-2 years can avail of the experience free of charge while children aged 3-11 years have to book the package at child prices.
All participants aged 12 years and above have to book the package at adult prices.

Price Includes

Ticket
- Fastpass Express Centennial Pier entrance ticket
- 1 ride on the Centennial Wheel (3 revolutions)

More Details about Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Experience

Know Before You Go for Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Experience

Children aged 0-2 years can avail of the experience free of charge while while children aged 3-11 years have to book the package at child prices. All participants aged 12 years and above have to book the package at adult prices.
ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
Participants are not allowed to bring their pets or carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
Consumption of alcohol or smoking during the activity is strictly prohibited.
Tickets are valid for one ride on The Centennial Wheel up to 7 days after of your chosen ticket date. This open-dated ticket allows you to plan your visit around the weather.
The Navy Pier Summer Fireworks are at Navy Pier every Wednesday and Saturday evening from Memorial Day through Labor Day; additional shows may also be added throughout the year.
Please note that the Centennial Wheel and other Pier Park attractions must occasionally close during harsh weather conditions, such as lightning, high winds, and extreme cold for the safety of guests and staff..
Only service animals are permitted as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - any guide dog, signal dog or another animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability.

Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Experience Map

Starting Point

Centennial Wheel

Streeterville, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

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Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Experience Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 1 business hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation are made 1 days before the date of travel then 0.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 0 days to 1 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.

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