Title: Visit Great Lakes: Best of Great Lakes Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Great Lakes](https://expedia.ca/Great-Lakes-Hotels.d6212870.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Great Lakes](https://expedia.ca/Great-Lakes-Vacation-Rentals.d6212870.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Great Lakes](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Lakes.d6212870.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Great Lakes](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Great-Lakes.d6212870.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Great Lakes Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Great-Lakes.d6212870.Car-Rental-Guide)[Great Lakes Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Great-Lakes.d6212870.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Great Lakes ## Travel Guide ![Great Lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/22c7b01c6dbee662deb2ad27e7057eb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chicago which includes rides](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23717-Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chicago which includes skyline, cbd and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23710-Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chicago featuring theatre scenes, a city and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23730-Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Niagara Falls which includes modern architecture and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/21000/21589-Niagara-Falls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Great Lakes Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Great Lakes ![Downtown Chicago showing a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/332000/332072-Downtown-Chicago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Chicago-Downtown-Chicago.dx6350699) ![Downtown Toronto showing heritage architecture, an administrative building and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/148000/148158-Downtown-Toronto.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Toronto 4.5/5(12,351 area reviews) Dive into the bustling Entertainment District with its lively restaurants, nightclubs, and live theatre, or explore the upscale Yorkville area, boasting designer boutiques and world-class galleries. Don't miss the iconic Royal Ontario Museum and the revitalized Harbourfront area. [](https://expedia.ca/Toronto-Downtown-Toronto.dx6057934) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/413000/413031-United-States-Of-America.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Detroit 4/5(247 area reviews) Central business district meets residential area, Downtown Detroit boasts historic architecture, skyscrapers, and parks. Explore attractions like Campus Martius Park, Fox Theatre, and Detroit Riverwalk, with convenient transport options nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Detroit-Downtown-Detroit.dx6059250) ![Magnificent Mile - River North](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/24000/24577-Magnificent-Mile.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Magnificent Mile Upscale shopping district with luxury department stores, boutiques, and acclaimed restaurants, featuring landmarks like the Wrigley Building and Chicago Water Tower. The Magnificent Mile is easily accessible by public transit and seasonal trolley service. [](https://expedia.ca/Chicago-Magnificent-Mile.dx800025) ![The Loop - Downtown featuring a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/192000/192013-The-Loop-Downtown.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Loop 4.5/5(725 area reviews) Chicago's central business district boasts numerous global businesses, retail establishments, and theaters. Explore the Loop Retail Historic District, Chicago Landmark Historic Michigan Boulevard District, and visit iconic attractions like the Art Institute of Chicago. [](https://expedia.ca/Chicago-The-Loop.dx800024) ![Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49386-Ottawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Ottawa 4.5/5(4,365 area reviews) Central to Ottawa's financial district and government buildings, this area boasts a vibrant restaurant district on Elgin Street and shopping on Bank Street. Explore heritage sites like Château Laurier and Sparks Street's pedestrian mall. [](https://expedia.ca/Ottawa-Downtown-Ottawa.dx6057857) - Great Lakes Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Great Lakes ![Chelsea Hotel, Toronto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28000/27994/c0edbb5d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chelsea Hotel, Toronto 33 Gerrard St W Toronto ON CA $167 CA $205 total Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (13,408 reviews) Room OK. Surprised by continental breakfast cost. Thought it was included Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=27994&PinnedHotelID=27994&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6212870) ![Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/470000/463200/463153/242dc0c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites 6361 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON CA $152 CA $198 total Dec 14 - Dec 15 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy 2 indoor pools, 4 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ... 7.8/10 Good! (12,854 reviews) clean room Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F12%2F2025&endDate=15%2F12%2F2025&selected=463153&PinnedHotelID=463153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6212870) ![Fairmont Royal York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17300/17289/ca60300e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fairmont Royal York 100 Front St West Toronto ON CA $259 CA $318 total Dec 27 - Dec 28 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Toronto. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (7,477 reviews) Room was perfect! Clean, warm, cozy! Hotel was so beautifully decorated for Christmas this year! Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025&selected=17289&PinnedHotelID=17289&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6212870) [See all 79,318 properties in Great Lakes](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F12%2F2025&endDate=13%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6212870) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![One King West Hotel & Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1240000/1234400/1234327/ef77db0e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### One King West Hotel & Residence 1 King Street West Toronto ON Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (11,647 reviews) Overall great place in central location. Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-One-King-West-Hotel-Residence.h1234327.Hotel-Information) ![Panorama Suites Downtown Toronto ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103900000/103891600/103891582/b038c7a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Panorama Suites Downtown Toronto 251 Jarvis St Toronto ON Stay at this aparthotel in Toronto. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions CF Toronto Eaton Centre and Scotiabank Arena are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (666 reviews) Checked in and noticed dark black hairs on all the sheets and pillows- even the extra sheets that were in the closet had hair on them. We also noticed an eyelash extension stuck to the blanket. Contacted the host and new sheets were brought to the unit. Just an uncomfortably situation to be in especially ... Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Panorama-Suites-Downtown-Toronto.h103891582.Hotel-Information) ![Sentral Michigan Avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76267500/76267438/a9b3121a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sentral Michigan Avenue 808 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE Chicago IL Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Beautiful view, and a very nice condo. Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Sentral-Michigan-Avenue.h76267438.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Great Lakes](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6212870&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Great Lakes hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6212870&startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12)[Dec 11 - Dec 12](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6212870&startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6212870&startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13)[Dec 12 - Dec 13](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6212870&startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6212870&startDate=12%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%2F2025)[Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6212870&startDate=12%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%2F2025) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6212870&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025)[Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6212870&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025) ### Popular places to visit ![Magnificent Mile - River North which includes signage, a city and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/23000/23728-Magnificent-Mile.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Michigan Avenue 4.5/5(19 reviews) You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Michigan-Avenue-Downtown-Chicago.d6156167.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wrigley Field featuring central business district, a city and a sporting event](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35620-Wrigley-Field.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wrigley Field 4.5/5(158 reviews) Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium. [](https://expedia.ca/Wrigley-Field-Lakeview.d6034754.Vacation-Attraction) ![CN Tower featuring a city, a high-rise building and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51752-Cn-Tower.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### CN Tower 4.5/5(2,239 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/CN-Tower-Downtown-Toronto.d503147.Vacation-Attraction) ![McCormick Place](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/248000/248117-Mccormick-Place.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McCormick Place 4.5/5(141 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. [](https://expedia.ca/McCormick-Place-Near-South-Side.d6069191.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rogers Centre](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49464-Rogers-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rogers Centre 4.5/5(1,156 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Rogers-Centre-Downtown-Toronto.d503145.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cedar Point](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b50c34873c77594fcf04f59ada17cd97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cedar Point 4.5/5(43 reviews) Have a fun-filled day at Cedar Point and see why people love this theme park in Sandusky. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cedar-Point-Sandusky.d6066389.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46592830/e3563e23-fb8e-4345-bf55-8a08215335f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket CA $43 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/lego-discovery-center-admission-ticket.a46592830.activity-details) ![World of Coca-Cola Ticket with Guided Tour and Polar Bear Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45945353/230c0985-90d9-4525-98c3-43b14e3037de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### World of Coca-Cola Ticket & Guided Tour with VIP Polar Bear Photo CA $69 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/world-of-coca-cola-ticket-guided-tour-with-vip-polar-bear-photo.a45945353.activity-details) ![Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46349570/49b708c7-5671-46fb-81dc-9847c6dc41e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Atlanta: Sloomoo Institute Admission Ticket CA $46 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/atlanta-sloomoo-institute-admission-ticket.a46349570.activity-details) ![Exterior of the Hard Rock Cafe in Atlanta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/438504/0e605a9e-7956-466a-976c-1b9a118f73c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta CA $55 per traveller **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/dining-at-hard-rock-cafe-atlanta.a438504.activity-details) ![All Day VIP Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45958751/dc4c80bf-65f5-4303-89cc-635d32e77d92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### All Day VIP Pass CA $35 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/all-day-vip-pass.a45958751.activity-details) ![Exterior of hte bus.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48678520/1d7e9078-3299-4961-8ca7-41b66c2082d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Atlanta Comedy City Tour CA $68 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/atlanta-comedy-city-tour.a48678520.activity-details) [See all activities in Great Lakes](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Great-Lakes.d6212870.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Places of interest - [Lake Ontario ](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Ontario-North-America.d553248621532865196.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Huron ](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Huron-North-America.d553248635976196462.Vacation-Attraction)