Great Lakes Destinations
Chicago
Situated on the southern coast of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Chicago River, Chicago is a city of art, music, and industry. The third-largest city in the United States, Chicago is an international hub for finance, culture, commerce, industry, technology, telecommunications, and transportation.
Cleveland
Cleveland definitely rocks. This city on the Cuyahoga River, once famous for catching fire due to pollution, has renovated its urban and green spaces, allowing the richness of its history and the promise of its people to shine through.
Detroit/Windsor
Detroit is a success story for the birth of the automotive industry and an example of the struggles of the industrial heartland in the modern age.
Mackinac Island
Awaken in the Straits of Mackinac, which connect Lake Huron to Lake Michigan. With no cars allowed on the island, you’ll enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour, a great way to experience the Victorian ambiance of this National Historic Landmark. Learn about the island’s history and see turn-of-the century summer homes built by early captains of American industry.
Montreal
Montreal is the cultural capital of Canada, and a premier center for arts and culture. Montreal is actually located on an island where the St Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers converge. Take a city tour of Montreal including a walking tour of Old Montreal with a visit to the Notre Dame Basilica. Partake in a drive-through of the downtown business district and up to the top of Mont Royal for a commanding view of the city and the St. Lawrence River.
Niagara Falls / Welland Canal
Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls, Horseshoe, America, and Bridal Veil Falls, that straddle the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York.
Toronto
Toronto is North America’s fourth largest city and the most multicultural diverse city on the planet, with over 140 languages are spoken. Toronto is a vibrant, big-time city abuzz with activity. Some of the world’s finest restaurants are found here, alongside happening bars and clubs and eclectic festivals. Toronto offers several cultural hotspots including art galleries, museums, and performance centers.