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Niagara Falls Adventure - Day Tour, Wine Tasting, Optional Cruise & Lunch
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What to do in Great Lakes
Popular places to visit
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.
Wrigley Field
Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.
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.
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.
Michigan Avenue
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.
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.
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
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 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
Are you interested in enchanting waterfalls, first-class casinos and eye-catching views? A visit to Fallsview might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Fallsview Casino and Skylon Tower.