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NAVY PIER, CHICAGO’S LAKEFRONT TREASURE With incredible history and a breathtaking location, Navy Pier continues its second-century evolution with brand-new venues — including Offshore, named the world’s largest rooftop restaurant and bar by Guinness World Records — and a new hotel and marina to follow. The year 2020 also marks the 25th anniversary of the Pier’s 1995 redevelopment that inspired its present-day purpose as a culture and leisure destination, continually providing unforgettable experiences and spaces for its nearly nine million annual guests. WHAT’S NEW Navy Pier is welcoming guests and providing unparalleled views and experiences with new spaces, venues, and destinations that further transform the People’s Pier. The Pier is an accessible and exciting year-round pillar for Chicago’s diverse arts and cultural landscape, and is thrilled to welcome new and returning guests. In 2019, Navy Pier celebrated the grand opening of Offshore, the world’s largest rooftop venue, which sits three stories high and is adjacent to Festival Hall. In 2020, Navy Pier looks ahead to a new hotel, The Sable at Navy Pier, and marina. PIER PERKS Navy Pier is a unique meetings destination, due to its rich and iconic history and unique location on Lake Michigan. Known as the People’s Pier, the Pier stretches for more than six city blocks, and originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility. The Pier offers an abundance of on-site entertainment, dining, and attractions, including cultural institutions Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the Chicago Children’s Museum, as well as free year-round arts and cultural programming. From art installations to the iconic Centennial Wheel, there will never be a shortage of ways to enjoy the Pier. Its convenient location near downtown Chicago and its other leisure, lodging, and dining offerings is yet another benefit. Visiting guests will also enjoy the ease of access to Navy Pier, with public transportation, on-site parking, and multiple rideshare pick-up zones. WHAT’S NEXT? This summer, the Pier will unveil a seven-story, 220-room Hilton Curio Collection hotel, offering some of the most spectacular views of the city, lake, and Pier for a distinctive and unique travel experience. Along with the hotel and rooftop, a transient marina and boat slip will soon be built to create new dining and entertainment elements that are poised to elevate the Pier’s social scene. As always, Navy Pier’s programming continues to provide free, one-of-a-kind arts and cultural experiences designed to inspire, educate, and connect guests from across the city and globe. PRIVATE VENUE & MEETING SPACE Navy Pier offers two exhibit halls, 34 meeting rooms, the historic Aon Grand Ballroom, and Lakeview Terrace overlooking Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. FESTIVAL HALL — Versatile exhibition space that can be divided into two separate halls that total 170,000 square feet. AON GRAND BALLOOM — A timeless beauty with panoramic lakefront views and more than 27,000 square feet available for private events. Seated dinner for up to 1,100, with an additional 300 in the second-level balcony. LAKEVIEW TERRACE — Groups of up to 1,000 can gather in this 15,000-square-foot space overlooking Lake Michigan for individual or pre-function Aon Grand Ballroom events. 34 MEETING ROOMS — Can accommodate small to large functions and events. FACTS & STATS • Exhibit Space: 170,100 sq. ft., divisible by two — 113,400 sq. ft. and 56,700 sq. ft. (Level 2) • Aon Grand Ballroom: 18,150 sq. ft., with an 80-ft. domed ceiling and panoramic views of Lake Michigan (Level 1) • Aon Grand Ballroom Balcony: 9,700 sq. ft. (Level 2) • 34 Meeting Rooms: 44,000 sq. ft., ranging from 755 sq. ft. to 8,220 sq. ft. • Lakeview Terrace: 15,355 sq. ft. For more information and to book your event space, please call 312-595-5300 or email navypierevents@navypier.org.
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