Agreed, it's become nothing more than a crowded amusement park. Overpriced parking, throngs of people to contend with, and what seems like miles and miles of walking. Overpriced and has little to offer!
The whole design is silly making it this super long tube. They probably tried to copy Fishermen's wharf in San Fran and failed miserably. Still all the tourists go there. Beats me. It has a few good restaurants and the Shakespeare theater.
Some pretty strong words about Navy Pier! lol.. I'm not a big fan of the place either, I honestly couldn't tell you the last time I was there...