Things to do in Great Lakes

Activities, attractions and tours

Great Lakes
Chicago which includes rides
Chicago showing landscape views, a city and skyline
Chicago featuring a city, theatre scenes and street scenes
Niagara Falls showing a bridge and modern architecture
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1. Wrigley Field

Home of the legendary Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field is known and loved by baseball fans from all over the world, many of whom flock here to see a match or simply soak up the history and the atmosphere. One of the oldest and most storied ballparks across America, Wrigley Field has a proud heritage dating back all the way to 1914.
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Wrigley Field showing a city and landscape views

2. CN Tower

When the CN Tower opened in 1976 at 553 metres high, it was the world’s tallest free-standing structure and the world’s tallest tower. It has since been surpassed by other constructions but still manages to hold on to some superlatives. Whatever records it does or doesn't boast, a visit here is certainly an exhilarating experience. The glass elevators will whisk you up into the skies in a flash, to observation decks where you can savour views of Toronto, Lake Ontario and, if you’re lucky, Niagara Falls.
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CN Tower which includes general coastal views, a ferry and a city

3. McCormick Place

McCormick Place is both the biggest convention center in Chicago and the biggest one anywhere in the U.S. This vast, sprawling complex is an impressive feat of architecture and engineering that was founded well over half a century ago. Attend an event here to get a sense of its incredible scale.
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McCormick Place showing a high rise building and a city

4. Rogers Centre

The Rogers Centre is a multipurpose stadium located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District. Visit the stadium to watch baseball and football teams in action, to go behind-the-scenes on a stadium tour and to enjoy concerts and family shows. Opened in 1989 as the SkyDome, it became the Rogers Centre in 2005.
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View of city in winter

5. Navy Pier

Well over eight million visitors flock to Navy Pier every year, whiling away the Chicago days in the parks, shops and restaurants gathered on this expansive corner of Lake Michigan. The pier is open throughout the year, but it peaks in the summer when you can visit the open-air souvenir stalls and watch the weekly firework shows.
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Navy Pier featuring a sunset and rides

6. Blue Mountain Ski Resort

Blue Mountain Ski Resort is a year-round hub of outdoor pursuits and adventures in the Niagara Escarpment. Visit in winter for the ski runs and snow-based activities. In the summer, hike through the green landscape and take part in numerous mountain sports.
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Blue Mountain Ski Resort featuring a small town or village, night scenes and a luxury hotel or resort

What to do in Great Lakes

Popular places to visit

Magnificent Mile - River North featuring street scenes, night scenes and signage

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.

Michigan Avenue
Wrigley Field which includes a sporting event, a city and central business district

Wrigley Field

4.5/5(40 reviews)

Chicago’s world-renowned baseball ground, Wrigley Field is an iconic stadium where you can learn about the all-American sport and even catch a game.

Wrigley Field
CN Tower which includes a city, skyline and a skyscraper

CN Tower

4.5/5(179 reviews)

Easily the best view in town and some tasty bites to enjoy up top too.

CN Tower
McCormick Place

McCormick Place

4.5/5(36 reviews)

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.

McCormick Place
Rogers Centre

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.

Rogers Centre
Cedar Point

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.

Cedar Point
Navy Pier

Navy Pier

4/5(125 reviews)

A waterfront entertainment strip with fun diversions for both young and old, with shops, restaurants and even a Ferris wheel.

Navy Pier
Blue Mountain Ski Resort featuring a small town or village, night scenes and a luxury hotel or resort

Blue Mountain Ski Resort

4.5/5(3 reviews)

From skiing and snow sports to mountain biking and zip-line tours, there are exciting activities throughout the year at this Ontario mountain resort.

Blue Mountain Ski Resort
Fallsview Casino

Fallsview Casino

3.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Fallsview Casino

Areas of Great Lakes

Downtown Chicago which includes a city

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 Chicago
Downtown Toronto which includes a city, an administrative building and heritage architecture

Downtown Toronto

4/5(483 area reviews)

Find fabulous museums and galleries among the immense architecture in this town center, a global leader in design and innovation.

Downtown Toronto
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Downtown Detroit

4/5(9 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Detroit
Magnificent Mile - River North

Magnificent Mile

A dazzling array of boutiques, luxury shops, famous department stores and pleasant cafés, where shopaholics can lose themselves for hours.

Magnificent Mile
The Loop - Downtown featuring a river or creek

The Loop

4.5/5(187 area reviews)

Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.

The Loop
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica featuring heritage elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown Ottawa

4/5(47 area reviews)

Discover art, delve into history and savor natural beauty in the heart of Canada’s national capital, a delightful blend of old and new.

Downtown Ottawa

 

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