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Discover the most popular places to visit in Great Lakes
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.
Navy Pier
A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.
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.
Canada's Wonderland
The highlight at this amusement park is the super-fast Leviathan ride, but there are 15 other roller coasters and more than 200 attractions to explore.
Grant Park
Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
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.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in 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.
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.
Magnificent Mile
Shopaholics need look no further this glittering street packed with boutique and luxury shops, famous department stores and cafes.
The Loop
Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.
Downtown Cleveland
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few things travelers love about Downtown Cleveland. Sights like Progressive Field and Cleveland Play House are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cleveland area at Tower City-Public Square Station.
- Wrigley Field
- Navy Pier
- McCormick Place
- Grant Park
- Soldier Field
- Naval Base Great Lakes
- Six Flags Great America
- Cornell University
- Michigan Avenue
- Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
- Progressive Field
- University of Michigan
- Kalahari Waterpark Resort
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
- Henry Ford Museum
- Millennium Park
- Torch Lake
- Lake Michigan
- Niagara Falls State Park
- Syracuse University
- Indiana Dunes National Park
- United Center
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Chicago Riverwalk
- MGM Grand Detroit Casino
- Cleveland Clinic
- Michigan State University
- Northwestern University
- University of Chicago
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Willis Tower
- Little Caesars Arena
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown
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