Navy Pier - Chicago, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 41° 53.500 W 087° 36.471
16T E 449573 N 4637926
Chicago was the site of the world's first Ferris Wheel for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. That original Ferris Wheel was then moved to Lincoln Park...near the current Navy Pier.
Waymark Code: WMBXM7
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Thorny1
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More than featuring an iconic Ferris Wheel intending to invoke memories of the original 1893 attraction, the Navy Pier also has an attractive caroussel, funhouse, spinning swings, miniature golf, a ropes course, a "Light Tower Ride", remote-controlled boats, etc.

See the Pier's website at (visit link)
Open Dates: From: 01/01/2011 To: 12/31/2011

Open to the public?: yes

Main Attraction: Ferris Wheel

Date Built: Not listed
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