Begin this tour in Polk Bros. Park, an inviting green space in front of Navy Pier. Polk Bros Fountain, with its playful, choreographed water and hundreds of LED lights, is the park's focal point.

On the southern end of the park, you'll find two performance lawns with great lake and skyline views. Both are home to music concerts, movie nights and other performances.

Polk Bros Park is an outstanding place to cool-off during hot summer days, and you're likely to find families and couples relaxing in this pleasant open area.

If you're looking to take a fun, informative tour on the Chicago River, Shoreline Sightseeing's Architecture River Tour departs from the docks located here (southwest corner of Polk Bros Park). This is also the spot to board for Shoreline's popular Lake Fireworks Tour (every Wednesday and Saturday nights, Memorial Day through Labor Day).

When done admiring Polk Bros Park, proceed east to Navy Pier's main entrance.