Great Lakes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Great Lakes
Where to stay in Great Lakes
Downtown Chicago
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Toronto
Known for its must-see aquarium and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Toronto. Check out top attractions like CN Tower and Rogers Centre, and jump on the metro at Dundas St West at Yonge St Stop or Dundas Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Detroit
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 Ford Field, and jump on the metro at Campus Martius Station or Cadillac Center Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Ottawa
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Rideau Mall, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.
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.
The Loop
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.
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Amazing location with great food and conveniences close by. Beautiful clean room with a city view. Family friendly amenities. Helpful and considerate staff with an easy self serve check in and check out option as well. Will definitely be staying again!!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites
We stayed in an accessible room, which was good for my mother who uses a walker. Everything was great. Only criticisms are there is a threshold with the lip to get in and out of the bathroom and the first bedroom of our two bedroom room was dark and didn’t have enough lighting to really brighten ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown
The room was clean, and smelled good. The staff was excellent. The restaurant was expensive and the food was not good. The chicken wings were mucky and under cooked and the pizza was just ok. $34.00 for a pound of wings and a 9” pizza.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Wonderful amenities for small children: pool has floaties and kick boards and there is a VERY well stocked small play room with outside playground access. Pool also has attached hot tub and sauna by the locker rooms. One shower in each gendered locker room and plenty of (small) towels. The rooms ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Executive Hotel Cosmopolitan Toronto
Not as soon in pictures. Not clean enough and very old rooms
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Great hotel with full kitchen and laundry that is a short walk to Rogers centre and affordable price. Close walk to Byward market and lots of good restaurants.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.
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.
CN Tower
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.
Naval Base Great Lakes
After visiting Naval Base Great Lakes, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in North Chicago. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
Cedar Point
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.
Navy Pier
A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.
Things to do
World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
