Navy Pier is at its best when you treat the lake as part of the experience. Walk the edge, look back toward the skyline and stay long enough to see how the scene changes as daylight gives way to city lights.
What makes it shine
Lake Michigan views
Skyline perspectives
Nighttime atmosphere
Explore the scene
Start with the wide view, then look for the details that give the place its character. Shining Cities is built around visual discovery: how a destination changes with your angle, the hour and the movement around it.
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