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Navy PiervsShedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium and Navy Pier are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Shedd Aquarium is the choice of most professionals compared to Navy Pier. Shedd Aquarium comes in at 93 with approval from 7 sources including Michelin Guide, Time Out and Frommer's.
Navy Pier
Fodor's
Time Out
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
Where
Atlas Obscura Time Out
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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Fodor's "No matter the season, Navy Pier is a fun place to spend a few hours, especially with kids in tow." Full review
Time Out "This tourist hot spot features shops, eateries, an IMAX cinema and a bevy of sightseeing boat tours." Full review
Not For Tourists "Municipal wharf turned boffo tourist attraction."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Navy Pier has enjoyed many lives since it was first built in 1916 as a passenger and freight terminal." Full review
Where "Encompassing more than 50 acres along the lakefront, Navy Pier boasts a nearly 200-foot-high, climate-controlled Ferris wheel." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A display of magnificent stained glass windows is the first exhibit of its kind. " Full review
Time Out "Windows made or inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, Tiffany, Alphonse Mucha, Roger Brown and others compose this collection of more than 150 stained glass windows, on display along the lower level terraces of Festival Hall." Full review
Afar Magazine "We decided to observe our city from a new perch, so we flew over it on a beautiful summer afternoon." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you're looking for a day of family fun, head to Navy Pier in downtown Chicago. You'll find plenty to keep yourself and your family entertained here...get a truly one-of-a-kind view of Lake Michigan"
Frommer's "Built during World War I, this 3,000-foot-long pier served as a Navy training center for pilots during World War II." Full review
Shedd Aquarium Fodor's
Concierge Time Out Not For Tourists Michelin Guide
National Geographic Where Frommer's
1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
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Fodor's "One of the most popular aquariums in the country, the Shedd houses more than 32,500 creatures from around the world." Full review
Concierge "Encased in a handsome marble octagon overlooking the Lake, the Shedd is the world's largest indoor aquarium."
Time Out "Anchoring the aquatic offerings at this 75-year-old institution are enduring favorites such as piranhas, frogs and snakes of the Amazon." Full review
Not For Tourists "Marine and freshwater creatures from around the world are on view in this 1929 Classical Greek-inspired Beaux Arts structure."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The world's largest indoor aquarium. It houses some 8,000 aquatic animals comprising 650 species from around the globe." Full review
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Don't miss the new Fantasea marine show in the Oceanarium's amphitheater.
National Geographic "Popular lakefront aquarium with 1,000-seat amphitheater for dolphin shows." Full review
Where "From frolicking sea otters to sharks and exotic eels, the Shedd Aquarium is home to an array of fascinating aquatic animals." Full review
Frommer's "The Shedd is one of the world's largest indoor aquariums and houses thousands of river, lake, and sea denizens in standard aquarium tanks and elaborate new habitats." Full review
