The United States Coast Guard made its presence known Saturday morning at Navy Pier, delivering the sights and smells of Christmas ahead of Dec. 25. The "Chicago Christmas Ship" has arrived for ...

The Navy Pier complex is located a few blocks east of The Magnificent Mile and is open daily year-round, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas, from 11 a.m. to 8 or 9 p.m., depending on the day.