Top 5 Spots to Watch the Air and Water Show This Year

Are you all excited about the Chicago Air & Water Show returning this weekend? We sure are! If this is your first time going, or simply want to double check your travel plans, head over to the ten viewing tips for a smooth experience. However, if you’re one to live life to the fullest and decide to turn your weekend agenda up a notch… Here are the best Air and Water Show Viewing spots this year so you can get the best look, tastiest food, and the coolest crowd during the show!

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Fireboat Tours

111 N Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60601

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Chicago Fireboat Tours offers a spectacular way to take in the sights and sounds on the water while cruising on a piece of Chicago history. Owned by Navy Veterans Erich Totsch and Ray Novak, Chicago Fireboat Tours is one of the best family-friendly boat tours in Chicago. The tours also include a cash bar featuring wine, beer, cocktails, and other refreshments.

Special Air & Water Show cruises will be from 11 am – 2:30 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Tickets are $100 for adults and $50 for kids and are still available for anyone looking to experience the show a little differently this year.

Offshore Rooftop

1000 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Views of the Chicago Air and Water Show don’t get any better than at Offshore Rooftop, the world’s largest rooftop deck as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records and one of Chicago’s most exciting hotspots located at Navy Pier! Spots are running out quickly, so, you better get yours from their website today!

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City Cruises Chicago

Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

If you’re looking for a view right from the water itself, why not set sail throughout the Air & Water Show weekend with a luxury cruise? City Cruises Chicago is offering several options during the live shows on Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21. Located at the ports of Navy Pier, City Cruises’ rooftop deck access allows patrons unbeatable views of the show straight from the water. With a delicious buffet menu, DJ entertainment, and a first-row seat to the show, City Cruises is the place to be during this historic event’s grand return! Tickets are available here.

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Sable at Navy Pier

Enjoy the show from the comfort of your own room. Experience Chicago from a brand new perspective, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Michigan and the City’s famed skyline. Capitalize on this amazing hotel and experience Chicago from a brand-new perspective with an exclusive front-row seat to the iconic Air and Water show soaring by the Pier.

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Avoid the crowds by booking one of Sable’s corner guestrooms for the ultimate viewing party all from the comfort of your room. These suites are extremely limited and will book quickly during the action-packed weekend.

Shore Club

1603 N Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60610

Beach, sunshine, lobster rolls, and frozen drinks! Wrap up your summer on a high note at Shore Club’s Air & Water Show viewing party this weekend! Tickets include entry to shore club’s patio & restaurant. Guests will enjoy a premium open bar from 10am-2pm, frozen cocktails, a bloody mary bar and shore club’s signature beachside brunch.

Reserve your spot here.

Featured Image: Sable at Navy Pier