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What to do in Great Lakes
Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Chicago’s world-renowned baseball ground, Wrigley Field is an iconic stadium where you can learn about the all-American sport and even catch a game.
Rogers Centre
Come to this multipurpose stadium to watch baseball matches and football games, listen to concerts of famous bands, see family shows or simply tour this central entertainment complex.
Cedar Point
Have a fun-filled day at Cedar Point and see why people love this theme park in Sandusky. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Michigan Avenue
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Navy Pier
A waterfront entertainment strip with fun diversions for both young and old, with shops, restaurants and even a Ferris wheel.
Canada's Wonderland
A wonderland in every sense of the word, families of all sizes will enjoy the exciting array of rides on offer at this thrilling theme park.
Fallsview Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Fallsview Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Niagara Falls? Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and casinos.
McCormick Place
Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges.
Areas of Great Lakes
Downtown Chicago
The heart of the Midwest’s glittering metropolis has many offerings, from shopping and dining to parks, museums and exciting contemporary public art.
Downtown Toronto
Find fabulous museums and galleries among the immense architecture in this town center, a global leader in design and innovation.
Magnificent Mile
A dazzling array of boutiques, luxury shops, famous department stores and pleasant cafés, where shopaholics can lose themselves for hours.
The Loop
Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.
Downtown Detroit
Detroit is known for its architecture, industrialization and the arts. As creative entrepreneurs reclaim downtown, a new urban culture is rising next to the old.
Fallsview
Visitors to Fallsview rave about its enchanting waterfalls, first-class casinos, and eye-catching views. You might also want to make some time to see Fallsview Casino or Skylon Tower while you're exploring the neighborhood.