Tall Ships Chicago 2013 is August 8-11 at Navy Pier. A Tall ship is a large, traditionally rigged sailing vessel such as a schooner, sloop, and more. There will be 14 tall ships at Navy Pier for Tall Ships Chicago 2013. The event kicks off one day early, Wednesday, August 7 with a Parade of Sail ofrom 2-5p as the ships sail into the dock at Navy Pier.
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Through June 30 or while supplies last, Groupon is offering your choice of three deals for Tall Ships Chicago:
- $11 for one adult dockside boarding ticket on Thursday, August 8 or Friday, August 9 ($25 value)
- $13 for one adult dockside boarding ticket on Saturday, August 10 ($25 value)
- $12 for one adult dockside boarding ticket on Sunday, August 11 ($25 value)
Navy Pier
Tall Ships Chicago 2013 at Navy Pier on August 8–11 (Up to 56% Off). Three Options Available.
Children's (age 3-12) dockside boarding tickets are $11 when purchased directly from Tall Ships Chicago, so you would only need to purchase the Groupon deal for the adults in your party.
The dockside boarding tickets allow you to board and tour participating boats. There is also a general admission ticket for $5 (adult or child) which does not allow you to board/tour the boats that can be purchased from Tall Ships Chicago.
If you are planning to head to Navy Pier, you can also pre-purchase ride tickets for attractions like the Ferris Wheel, Web Wave Swinger, Miniature Golf, and the Light Tower Ride.
While you are at Navy Pier, check out this deal for the Navy Pier Maze and Time Freak Game.
Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze
Maze Visit and Time Freak Game for Two or Four at Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze on Navy Pier (Up to 60% Off)
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Visit for Two or Four, or Individual or Family Membership to Museum of Broadcast Communications (Up to Half Off)
Bike and Roll Chicago
$29 for a Half-Day Bike Rental for Two from Bike and Roll Chicago (Up to $70 Value)
North of Chicago is also Six Flags Great America in Gurnee which I shared a coupon for on my Ann Arbor with Kids blog.
If you are planning to visit Chicago this summer (for Tall Ships, or another time), I suggest joining a local museum that offers reciprocal museum admissions. If you are in Michigan like me, may I suggest this deal for the University of Michigan Natural History Museum.