Experience the world's only solar-powered Ferris wheel transformed into a 90-foot-tall animated American flag at Pacific Park ...

Experience breathtaking July 4th fireworks at Chicago’s Navy Pier and St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, two of America’s top ...

CHICAGO — Chicago's Navy Pier says it will name its new, taller Ferris wheel the Centennial Wheel to mark the pier's 100th anniversary. Officials made the announcement Tuesday, saying the May 27 ...

In June Navy Pier co-celebrated the wheel’s 125th birthday. Besides the Ferris wheel, there are other rides and games in Pier Park, from the Pepsi Wave Swings to remote control boats.

Next week, visitors to Navy Pier will be able to pay tribute to a special invention. On June 21, Navy Pier will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Ferris Wheel.

The first Ferris wheel, standing 264 feet tall and illuminated by 2,500 lamps, was designed and constructed by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. Navy Pier’s Ferris wheel opened July 1, 1995.

CHICAGO — Officials are offering free rides this week on a 200-foot Chicago Ferris wheel. Riders have to sign up ahead of time for rides on the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier. They’ll be offer… ...

Navy Pier's new 196-foot "Centennial Wheel" Ferris wheel can be seen as it nears completion May 23, 2016, in Chicago. The wheel is set to open to the public May 27.

Navy Pier's new 196-foot "Centennial Wheel" Ferris wheel can be seen as it nears completion May 23, 2016, in Chicago. The wheel is set to open to the public May 27.

CHICAGO (AP) — Flowers, chocolates and romantic dinners all cost money, but on Valentine’s Day a ride on the Ferris wheel at Chicago’s Navy Pier is free. The Chicago Tribune reports that ...