Great Lakes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

My hometown, one of the best living and most multicultural cities in the world! Reflection pool at Nathan Philips Square, near Toronto City Hall. #Toronto #Canada #Ontario #reflection #CityHall #Patterns #architecture #pool #nightscape #night #NorthAmerica #arch #TroveOnTuesday #Hometown #UrbanJungle #perspectives
My hometown, one of the best living and most multicultural cities in the world! Reflection pool at Nathan Philips Square, near Toronto City Hall. #Toronto #Canada #Ontario #reflection #CityHall #Patterns #architecture #pool #nightscape #night #NorthAmerica #arch #TroveOnTuesday #Hometown #UrbanJungle #perspectives
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This is an image from back in September when I was in upstate New York visiting family. This image is of Rainbow Falls in the Watkins Glen State Park near Ithaca. It is a very popular location - tourists throng here in their hundreds to walk the various trails. As such, best advised to visit very early in the mornings. Preferably start while it's still dark. The gorge that runs along the park is extremely beautiful. At one point in time, this area was all under water and the gorge has been formed as a result of erosion of the softer layers of soil and rock. Even today, the gorge is ever changing due to the action of water. There's loads of compositions possible all along the trail but Rainbow Falls is perhaps the most well known and most photographed location in the gorge. This location truly is stunning - you have to see it with your own eyes to take in the beauty of the place. The cascading waterfall, the stone bridges, the varying colors of the water due to the reflections from the canyon walls - it all adds up to make this a truly remarkable place. Watkins Glen also used to have a street circuit for Formula 1 races. The roads are lined with flags to mark the course. In addition there's the marina and many good eating joints around town. Ithaca and Cornell are close by too. Owing to where I was staying, I had to start driving at 3 AM to make it to this place before the crowds descended. At the end of it, it was well worth it. Thank you for stopping by. #waterfall #NY #USA #WatkinsGlen #RainbowFalls #Gorge #Canyon #waterfalls #roadtrips #colorful #hiking #weekend #waterlust #roadtrip #blue #bestof5 #green #springfun #banksyNY
A helicopter view of Canada's Parliament. Canada's Aviation and Space Museum offers helicopter rides over downtown Ottawa and the Gatineau Park. Definitely worth the splurge! #architecture

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Where to stay in Great Lakes

Downtown Chicago featuring a city

Downtown Chicago

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.

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

Downtown Toronto

4.5/5(123 area reviews)

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 Toronto
United States of America featuring a bay or harbor, landscape views and a city

Downtown Detroit

5/5(1 area review)

Known for its great live music and first-class casinos, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Detroit. Check out top attractions like Campus Martius Park and Detroit Opera House, and jump on the metro at Campus Martius Station or Cadillac Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Detroit
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica featuring a city, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Downtown Ottawa

5/5(20 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Ottawa
Magnificent Mile - River North

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.

Magnificent Mile
The Loop - Downtown which includes a river or creek

The Loop

4.5/5(93 area reviews)

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.

The Loop
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
30 Carlton Street Toronto ON
The price is AU$197 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$197
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,494 reviews)
Beautiful hotel. Really nice staff. Clean modern hotel. My only thing is the rooms a really small. I stayed with husband and two kids and it was cramped. But otherwise great location and great stay.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Toronto

Hotel Riu Plaza Toronto

4 out of 5
30 Widmer St Toronto ON
The price is AU$267 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$267
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions CN Tower and Rogers Centre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,117 reviews)
Very nice room - bed was comfortable and room was clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Property was very nice and felt very safe, and was within easy walking distance to lots of tourist attractions downtown. Definitely would stay here again.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Toronto
Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
The price is AU$278 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$278
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (9,924 reviews)
Staff is very polite and friendly! Grant gardens and bus stops are very convenient. Beautiful views. Historical building and safe feeling.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Congress Plaza Hotel
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Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street Ottawa ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,183 reviews)
Comfortable rooms with lots of space

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Executive Hotel Cosmopolitan Toronto

Executive Hotel Cosmopolitan Toronto

4 out of 5
8 Colborne Street Toronto ON
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,323 reviews)
The actual room was not bad however, the valet is very poor. Waited 20 min to wait for valet to get my car. The property also only has 1 working elevator which is absolutely horrid. Every time I left the room I waited minimum 5 minutes and up to 20 minutes for the elevator. The tv is also very outdated ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Executive Hotel Cosmopolitan Toronto
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St Ottawa ON
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,351 reviews)
Clean room, location can’t be beat!

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
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Popular places to visit

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

Wrigley Field

4.5/5(21 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 showing night scenes, a high-rise building and skyline

CN Tower

4/5(26 reviews)

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

CN Tower
Scene of Chicago street bridge with traffic among modern buildings of Downtown Chicago at Michigan avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Business and Modern Transportation concept

Michigan Avenue

5/5(5 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
Rogers Centre which includes signage and a city

Rogers Centre

4.5/5(10 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 Ferris Wheel

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
McCormick Place showing a high rise building and a city

McCormick Place

4.5/5(21 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

Activities

Skip the Ticket Line: World of Coca-Cola Admission in Atlanta

World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket

AU$36
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

AU$31
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo

World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo

AU$69
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo
Center for Puppetry Arts: Worlds of Puppetry Museum

Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum

AU$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum
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Atlanta Comedy City Tour

AU$64
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Atlanta Comedy City Tour
The Escape Game at The Interlock in Atlanta

The Escape Game at The Interlock in Atlanta

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game at The Interlock in Atlanta
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