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The Playpen is Chicago's legendary lakefront marina and gathering spot on Lake Michigan, just north of Navy Pier. Every summer it becomes the backdrop for the Chicago Scene Boat Party and other large-scale water events, where dozens of boats raft together for floating celebrations. The adjacent Ohio Street Beach makes it a premier warm-weather destination.
Chicago's premier private boat cruise and architecture tour operator, departing from their dock at 900 S Wells St. With 15,000+ five-star reviews, Tours & Boats hosts everything from intimate architecture tours to large-scale private cruise events on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. The dock location features convenient parking right on-site.