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Sightseeing Chicago, IL - History of the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Brought to You by Concierge Preferred
Concierge Preferred recommends the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier for great sightseeing in Chicago, IL, providing the best view of the Chicago skyline available anywhere. Enjoy the Chicago lakefront and Navy Pier all year round!
CHICAGO, IL, September 23, 2011 /Leisure - Hospitality PR News/ -- For Sightseeing in Chicago, IL the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Can't Be Beat
Take sightseeing in Chicago, IL to the extreme on Navy Pier's famous, sky-high Ferris wheel. On the 150-foot-high Navy Pier Ferris Wheel, riders will feel like they are on top of the world. It provides unparalleled views of the Chicago skyline and lakefront, and it is open year-round to provide great fun for people of all ages! Concierge Preferred has all the information visitors need to plan a day of fun and relaxation at Navy Pier.
The Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier in Chicago was constructed in 1995 and was designed to replicate the very first one created by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. that debuted at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. It was the rival of the Eiffel Tower of Paris. The original Ferris wheel cost riders $0.50. It reached 265 feet in the air and consisted of 36 sixty-person cars for a total capacity of 2,160 riders. Each car was a whopping 24 feet long, 13 feet wide, and 10 feet high. Chicago's first Ferris wheel was only in service for 13 short years before it was destroyed by way of dynamite. The wheel was the wonder of two continents by reason of its cost, its dimensions, and its lack of practical function.
Stepping into the present, the Ferris wheel at Chicago's Navy Pier in Illinois is 150 feet high and features 40 spokes and 40 gondolas, with room for up to 240 passengers. The seven-minute amusement ride is like that of no other. Riders will no doubt find the wheel fun, entertaining, and quite romantic. Every evening, the $3.2 million historic replica sparkles with more than 16,000 lights. For only $6.00, guests of Navy Pier in Chicago can sightsee from atop the Ferris wheel. Passengers will experience amazing views across Lake Michigan and of the beautiful Chicago skyline. The Navy Pier Ferris Wheel operates 363 days a year, weather permitting. It is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
For those who are looking for good ideas for Chicago sightseeing this Fall, consider taking a ride on one of Chicago's most popular attractions at Navy Pier. While there, be sure to check out their many tranquil gardens, shops, and tasty restaurants. There is something for everyone at Chicago's Navy Pier, and Concierge Preferred can help visitors find what interests them the most. Visit them online for more great information on Navy Pier attractions and things to do in Chicago.
Concierge Preferred is the place to go to learn about what's hot in Chicago, and no place is more fun to be when it's hot than Navy Pier. Enjoy the view of the city from the top of the Navy Pier Ferris wheel while gazing out at magnificent Lake Michigan and the breathtaking Chicago skyline. Tourists and Chicagoans alike can find out about the best events in Chicago through Concierge Preferred. Concierge Preferred is the city's guide to Navy Pier, restaurants, hotels, architecture, sightseeing tours, shopping, museums, music events, theater, sports, and nightlife.
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