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Navy Pier vs The Rookery Building
Both are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Navy Pier scores marginally better than The Rookery. Navy Pier comes in at #17 in Chicago with accolades from 7 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Navy Pier
Fodor's
Time Out
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
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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."
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Time Out
"This tourist hot spot features shops, eateries, an IMAX cinema and a bevy of sightseeing boat tours."
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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."
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"Encompassing more than 50 acres along the lakefront, Navy Pier boasts a nearly 200-foot-high, climate-controlled Ferris wheel."
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The Rookery Building
Fodor's
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Not For Tourists
Travel + Leisure
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209 S LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60604
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Fodor's
"The Rookery was one of the first buildings in the country to feature a central court that brought sunlight into interior office spaces."
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Frommer's
"Designed by master architect Daniel Burnham in the 1880s, it was one of Chicago's largest and most expensive office buildings when it was completed."
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Not For Tourists
"Take a peek inside at Frank Lloyd Wright's spectacular remodelled interior."
Travel + Leisure
"Tucked deep in the financial district is a stunning example of one of America’s first commercial skyscrapers."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Rookery is one of the earliest designs by Chicago architectural firm Burnham & Root, and is the most impressive landmark rehabilitation in the Loop."
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