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A larger, more modern Ferris Wheel will be built at Navy Pier, replacing the 20-year-old iconic attraction at the state's most popular tourist destination.
Teboho Masupha remembers when a ride on the Navy Pier Ferris wheel cost a fraction of the current price. Other than that, the Pier Park assistant operations manager said, not much about the wheel ...
Navy Pier will be getting a new Ferris wheel in 2016. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs West Suburbs South Suburbs NW Indiana Welcome, Mickey ...
At the apex of the new Ferris wheel ride at Navy Pier, almost 200 feet above the boat-riding, margarita-drinking throngs, there are important things to think about, such as: How is it that Shakespe… ...
Navy Pier is closed Tuesday and Wednesday for the construction of Chicago's new Ferris wheel. Crews worked in bitter cold Tuesday, putting up three of the six columns that will anchor the new ...
Navy Pier is set to get a new Ferris wheel in 2016. According to the mayor's office, the new attraction will be 196 feet tall, or 49 feet taller than the pier's.
Teboho Masupha remembers when a ride on the Navy Pier Ferris wheel cost a fraction of the current price.Other than that, the Pier Park assistant operations manager said, not much about the wheel ...
In biting winds and bright sunshine Tuesday, a crane lifted what looked like an enormous pin, one of six legs making up the new Ferris wheel at Navy Pier.Tourists were kept away from the pier as ...
The wheel, privately financed with a loan from Fifth Third Bank, will be at Navy Pier, a popular, multi-use tourist attraction on Lake Michigan which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2016.
Last fall, the iconic Ferris wheel at Navy Pier was dismantled, to make way for an even bigger one. At 196 feet tall, it will be nearly 50 feet taller than the previous one.
Teboho Masupha remembers when a ride on the Navy Pier Ferris wheel cost a fraction of the current price.Other than that, the Pier Park assistant operations manager said, not much about the wheel ...