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Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Chicago

CA $1,129

per person

May 16 - May 19

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Montreal (YMQ) to Chicago (ORD)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,401 reviews)

Family-friendly hotel in a great location—you can easily walk to the pier and enjoy all the nearby activities. Overnight valet parking is $75 per day, with unlimited in-and-out access, which is very convenient. The highlight of our stay was the excellent communication. You can simply text the staff for anything you need—extra towels, room cleaning, or forgotten items. No waiting on the phone or at the front desk, which made everything quick and hassle-free.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Downtown Chicago

CA $1,504

per person

May 15 - May 18

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Montreal (YMQ) to Chicago (ORD)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,495 reviews)

The staff were extremely solicitous! The room was spotless! And the breakfast was delicious, plentiful, and included in the prove of the stay. I’ll definitely be back!

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Tundra Lodge

CA $1,282

per person

Apr 29 - May 4

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Green Bay (GRB)

7.4/10 Good! (1,435 reviews)

We came for the waterpark and it did its job. Perfect for our 5 and 10 year old. 13 is probably too old unless in a group. Area was clean and orderly thanks to the meticulous lifeguards. They are outstanding considering the number of kids all around. Room is dated, fridge and micro worked, heat/ac unit is old school knobs, room wasnt dirty. Overall, they weren't horrible though. We didnt spend time in our room, came to swim! The "Fitness Center" might as well be run by Dwight K Schrute. Mismatched dumbbells, broken treadmill, wobbly bench(but no dumbbells so no worry) pull up bar and dip set up was functional. Bummer for dad, but hey, came to swim.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

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A decent sized tiger musky in a shallow clear area right off the main lake basin. I estimated the size of this fish at 38 to 40 inches. I have caught muskies up to 49 inches in this lake. I always love to get photos of fish in natural habitat and muskies are close to impossible to find in open water.

Apple Canyon Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Apple Canyon Lake during your travels in Apple River. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Old Blacksmith Shop

Live demonstrations provide a fascinating experience at this blacksmith shop, with anvils and fire pokers glowing red hot and bending to the might of the hammer.

Galena featuring a house and heritage elements

Dowling House

Get an authentic look at the past inside this pretty and historic building, the oldest house in the town of Galena and now a captivating museum.

Old Market House

Make this historic market building your first stop in Galena. Part welcome center, part museum, it gives you a perfect introduction to the city.

Galena which includes heritage elements, a park and autumn leaves

Grant Park

Enjoy the sun in this small but beautiful park, which is scattered with colorful flowerbeds, historic monuments and shaded picnic areas.

Grant Home

Retrace the daily life of Ulysses S. Grant in his Galena home, where he and his family lived between the Civil War and their move to the White House.

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Amazing Log Cabin with Beautiful Views at Apple Canyon Lake

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Stunning Log Cabin with amazing views at Apple Canyon Lake, Perfect Location

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Private Home~Relax at Your Getaway Among the Trees!

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Beautiful Log Cabin with Fireplace, Fire Pit, Hot Tub & Wifi

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~Talisman Lodge - Outdoor Hot Tub, Fireplaces, Dog Friendly close 2 Trails~

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Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory

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Genuine Log Cabin ~ Perfect Getaway ~ Pool Table ~ Outdoor Hot Tub ~ Fire Pit

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Charming 3BR / 3BA With Hot Tub, Fireplace & Pool Table

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Stunning views, amazing gathering spaces, hot tub

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