2 Epic Great Lakes Vacations

Walk or bike across this historic structure that stretches over the Mississippi River and St. Anthony Falls.

Head to Minnehaha Regional Park to admire these awe-inspiring waters, then keep exploring limestone bluffs and Mississippi River trails.

Once a hub for Minnesota’s flour milling industry, today this riverside neighborhood is home to world-class dining and the renowned Guthrie Theater.

Take in Lake Superior views and watch boats pass under the Aerial Lift Bridge in scenic Canal Park.

Picturesque scenery is yours to explore, from Pebble Beach shores and Lake Superior waters to historic lighthouse tours.

The gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is dotted with down-home charms, from storybook cottages to engrossing museums.

Climb Eagle Tower for panoramic views of beautiful Peninsula State Park and explore cave-lined coasts by kayak.

Wisconsin’s capital city is also its cultural heart. Enjoy fun farmers markets and tour free museums.

Discover the origins of American motorcycle culture at the Harley-Davidson Museum and take a bike ride along the waterfront.

Tour the recording studio where stars like Marvin Gaye and The Temptations crafted their biggest hits.

Celebrate American innovation, from the first automobiles to the newest technologies, at this sprawling museum complex.

Breathtaking murals by Diego Rivera decorate the courtyard of this fine art and history museum in Midtown Detroit.

Relax on white-sand beaches and go fishing on Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa.

Blooming tulips and Dutch-inspired architecture bring a bit of the Netherlands to Michigan.

Lake Michigan shores make a beautiful backdrop for outdoor dining, boutique shopping and cafe-hopping.

The campus of University of Michigan hosts an impressive collection of bonsai trees, cacti and fragrant peonies.

Celebrate the season with annual festivities in the seven unique communities bordering Ann Arbor.

“The Big House,” the USA’s largest football stadium, welcomes over 100,000 fans to see the University of Michigan Wolverines play each game.

Come face to face with musical legends and jam to their hits at this interactive experience.

Unbeatable views of the city skyline and family-friendly Lake Erie beaches are just a few of this pretty park’s draws.

This collection of elegant theaters in downtown Cleveland represents the USA’s largest performing arts district outside New York City.

Admire the thundering waters of the USA’s most famous falls from the Maid of the Mist tour boat or up close in the Cave of the Winds.

Trace the history of photography at the Eastman Museum, ride the Ontario Beach Park Carousel and catch the American Patriot cruise ship for a Great Lakes excursion.

Enjoy swimming, boating, hiking and biking excursions through Allegany State Park and wildlife-focused exhibits at Red House Natural History Museum.