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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Chicago's Navy Pier : accessibility : 2011

Navy Pier consists of 50 acres of parks and promenades, gardens, shops, eateries and attractions. Visitors not only experience breathtaking views of the skyline, they can ride on the 150-foot-high Ferris wheel; spin on an old-fashioned musical carousel, the Wave Swinger, or catch a 3D movie at the IMAX Theater, featuring a six-story-high, 80-foot-wide screen.

Location:
600 E. Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Hours:
Current Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm; Friday & Saturday: 10 am -10 pm

Security & First Aid
Navy Pier security is available at all times and can be reached by calling(312) 595-5060. Visitors requiring first aid or medical attention should contact Navy Pier security. Security personnel are on duty 24 hours a day, and are trained to assist in most medical emergencies

Admission: FREE

Public Transportation:

El: Red Line to Grand. Bus: 29, 66, 120, 121, 124. FREE Trolley service from Grand Red Line to and from Navy Pier along Grand Avenue and Illinois Street. For more information, visit www.transitchicago.com.

Paratransit: Book your drop-offs and pick-ups to 600 E. Grand (Navy Pier)
For more information, visit http://www.pacebus.com or call 1-800-606-1282
(TTY 888-847-0093).

Accessibility:

•Accessible wheelchair entrance(s)
•Accessible washroom(s)
•Accessible seating area available (if auditorium/stadium venue)
•Courtesy wheelchairs are available on a first come, first served basis.
•For more information, call 312.595.5282

# For Navy Pier website: http://navypier.com/

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