Title: Great Lakes Travel Guide: Best of Great Lakes, North America Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Lakes-Hotels.d6212870.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Lakes-Holiday-Rentals.d6212870.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Lakes.d6212870.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Great-Lakes.d6212870.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Great Lakes Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Great-Lakes.d6212870.Car-Hire-Guide)[Great Lakes Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Lakes.d6212870.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Great Lakes Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Great Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/22c7b01c6dbee662deb2ad27e7057eb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chicago which includes rides](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23717-Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chicago showing landscape views, skyline and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23710-Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chicago showing theatre scenes, night scenes and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23730-Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Niagara Falls showing modern architecture and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/21000/21589-Niagara-Falls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Great Lakes Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Great Lakes ![Downtown Chicago featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/332000/332072-Downtown-Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Chicago Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago-Downtown-Chicago.dx6350699) ![Downtown Toronto showing heritage architecture, a city and an administrative building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148158-Downtown-Toronto.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Toronto 4/5(483 area reviews) Known for its must-see aquarium and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Toronto. Check out top attractions like Scotiabank Arena and CN Tower, and jump on the metro at Dundas Station or Dundas St West at Yonge St Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Toronto-Downtown-Toronto.dx6057934) ![Magnificent Mile - River North](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/24000/24577-Magnificent-Mile.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Magnificent Mile Are you interested in fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops? A visit to Magnificent Mile might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago-Magnificent-Mile.dx800025) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/413000/413031-United-States-Of-America.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Detroit 4/5(9 area reviews) Known for its great live music and first-class casinos, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Detroit. Check out top attractions like Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit Casino, and jump on the metro at Campus Martius Station or Cadillac Center Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Detroit-Downtown-Detroit.dx6059250) ![The Loop - Downtown featuring a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/192000/192013-The-Loop-Downtown.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Loop 4.5/5(187 area reviews) Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in The Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Washington Station or Lake Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago-The-Loop.dx800024) ![Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49386-Ottawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Ottawa 4/5(47 area reviews) Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Wrigley-Field-Lakeview.d6034754.Attraction) ![Rogers Centre](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49464-Rogers-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rogers Centre 4.5/5(61 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rogers-Centre-Downtown-Toronto.d503145.Attraction) ![Cedar Point](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b50c34873c77594fcf04f59ada17cd97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cedar Point 5/5(1 review) Have a fun-filled day at Cedar Point and see why people love this theme park in Sandusky. Wander through the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cedar-Point-Sandusky.d6066389.Attraction) ![CN Tower featuring modern architecture, a city and a high-rise building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51752-Cn-Tower.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### CN Tower 4.5/5(179 reviews) Take the glass elevator to the lookout points on Toronto’s iconic landmark to enjoy views as far as Niagara Falls or have dinner in high style. [](https://expedia.co.uk/CN-Tower-Downtown-Toronto.d503147.Attraction) ![Magnificent Mile - River North which includes street scenes, signage and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23728-Magnificent-Mile.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Michigan Avenue 4.5/5(14 reviews) You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Michigan-Avenue-Downtown-Chicago.d6156167.Attraction) ![Navy Pier](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54738-Navy-Pier-Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Navy Pier 4/5(125 reviews) A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Navy-Pier-Downtown-Chicago.d6069215.Attraction) ### Things to do ![World of Coca-Cola Ticket with Guided Tour and Polar Bear Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45945353/230c0985-90d9-4525-98c3-43b14e3037de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo £37 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/world-of-coca-cola-ticket-guided-tour-with-vip-polar-bear-photo.a45945353.activity-details) ![Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46349570/49b708c7-5671-46fb-81dc-9847c6dc41e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/atlanta-sloomoo-institute-admission-ticket.a46349570.activity-details) ![The Escape Game at The Interlock in Atlanta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48036774/a4181b0f-2aa3-4c37-8fbd-d11ce60769e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Escape Game at The Interlock in Atlanta £34 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-escape-game-at-the-interlock-in-atlanta.a48036774.activity-details) [See all activities in Great Lakes](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Great-Lakes.d6212870.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Places of interest - [Lake Ontario](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Ontario-North-America.d553248621532865196.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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