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Two dozen tall ships on display at Navy Pier

Chicago-area sailing enthusiasts, your ships have come in.

More than 20 historic ships will be on display at Navy Pier throughout the weekend as part of the Pepsi Tall Ships Chicago 2010 festival. Visitors can view all of these vessels and board up to 12 of them for crew-guided tours.

The ships hail from the U.S., Canada and Europe. They offer a vivid glimpse of the world's shipbuilding and seafaring past.

A basic admission ticket allows visitors to view the ships and enjoy the rest of the festival. For an additional charge, visitors can actually set foot on a number of the ships and receive guided tours. (Tickets for sailing trips are sold out.)

The festival, which got under way Tuesday, isn't just about the ships, though. The family-friendly event also offers arts and crafts displays, maritime exhibits, live music and a free fireworks show each night.

Pepsi Tall Ships Chicago 2010When: General viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, and Saturday, Aug. 28; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., ChicagoTickets: Viewing passes are $15 for adults over 12, $9 for children age 3-12. Children under 2 are free. Boarding passes, which allow visitors to tour certain ships, are $20 for adults, $15 for children. Information: Call (312) 595-PIER or visit navypier.comFalse20001325The Lynx sails during the Tall Ships event at Navy Pier.Joe Lewnard | Staff PhotographerFalse <div class="infoBox"><h1>More Coverage</h1><div class="infoBoxContent"><div class="infoArea"><h2>Photo Galleries</h2><ul class="gallery"><li><a href="/story/?id=403719">Images: Tall ships arrive in Chicago </a></li></ul></div></div></div>

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