All the Great Lakes
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Standing on the coast of either of the Great Lakes makes you truly understand how massive these bodies of water are. Go on a road trip to experience each of the five lakes in person, a looped route taking you across six states in the Midwest and plenty of natural wonders to discover along the way.
1
Chicago
Top travel destination in Illinois, set on the coast of Lake Michigan. Known for tourist attractions, beaches, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife.
Open in Google Maps38 mi • 47 min
2
Indiana Dunes National Park
Hiking trails over scenic dunes offering sweeping views of Lake Michigan.
Open in Google Maps19 mi • 29 min
3
Old Lighthouse Museum
Historic lighthouse built in the 1850s. Museum exhibits artifacts from ship wrecks in Lake Michigan and other maritime relics.
Open in Google Maps< 1 mi • 2 min
4
Michigan City
Coastal city in Indiana on the banks of Lake Michigan popular with tourists.
Open in Google Maps< 1 mi • 2 min
5
Uptown Center for the Performing Arts
Venue cultivating the creative scene in Michigan City. Frequently hosts various cultural events.
Open in Google Maps291 mi • 4 h 30 min
6
Cleveland
Major city in Ohio with exciting activities for visitors, for sporting games to art to other events.
Open in Google Maps83 mi • 1 h 58 min
7
Lake Erie Islands
Series of islands in Lake Erie. Home to a wildlife center and visited by more than one million people every year.
Open in Google Maps81 mi • 2 h 1 min
8
Edgewater Park
Extensive shoreline in Cleveland on Lake Erie. Popular destination for swimming, boating, and has a dog beach.
Open in Google Maps3 mi • 8 min
9
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum
Museum with exhibitions celebrating the accomplishments of the greatest musicians in rock and roll.
Open in Google Maps167 mi • 2 h 41 min
10
Angola on the Lake
Lakeside town with lots of vacation rentals, tourist activities, and more.
Open in Google Maps2 mi • 6 min
11
Lake Erie Beach Park
Shallow water beach with views of surrounding bluffs.
Open in Google Maps24 mi • 34 min
12
Buffalo
New York State’s second-largest city full of exciting things to do
Open in Google Maps20 mi • 26 min
13
Niagara Falls State Park
Large waterfall situated on the US-Canada border. Offers boat tours into the mist, oak behind the falls, and aerial tours in a helicopter.
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14
Old Falls St
Three-block stretch of activities for families visiting Niagara Falls.
Open in Google Maps479 mi • 7 h 28 min
15
Bay City State Park
State park preserving the wetlands on the coast of Saginaw Bay.
Open in Google Maps20 mi • 23 min
16
Saginaw Art Museum
Art museum that has a world-class art collection.
Open in Google Maps15 mi • 18 min
17
Bay City Hall
Former city hall converted into a restaurant hall with lots of unique cuisine options.
Open in Google Maps146 mi • 2 h 24 min
18
Traverse City
Popular for outdoor activities on Lake Michigan including visiting the Sleeping Bear Dunes
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19
Grand Traverse Pie Company
Famous pie shop often featured in the local National Cherry Festival.
Open in Google Maps124 mi • 2 h 10 min
20
Mackinac Island
Michigan island retreat, known for its historical hotel and locally-made fudge.
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22
McGulpin Point Lighthouse & Historic Site
Historic lighthouse looking over the strait.
Open in Google Maps2 mi • 7 min
23
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Tour inside this historic lighthouse from 1889. See artifacts from its early days shining over the Straits of Mackinac.
Open in Google Maps126 mi • 2 h 6 min
24
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Scenic landscape on the coast of Lake Superior. It has ancient rocks protruding from the lake, and other natural formations.
Open in Google Maps43 mi • 58 min
25
Hiawatha National Forest
Woodlands near the coast of Lake Superior. Popular destination for outdoor recreation like hiking, cycling or using off-roading trails.
Open in Google Maps62 mi • 1 h 25 min
26
Marquette
Lake Superior port city with a university and popular skiing destination.
Open in Google Maps218 mi • 3 h 55 min
27
Sturgeon Bay
Scenic drives passing through Sturgeon Bay or visit dining and attractions in coastal Wisconsin city.
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28
Door County Maritime Museum
Museum established in Cana Island Lighthouse. Exhibits cover local maritime history.
Open in Google Maps14 mi • 23 min
29
Whitefish Dunes State Park
State park preserving sand dune landscape on the coast of Lake Michigan.
Open in Google Maps16 mi • 23 min
30
Peninsula State Park
One of the most visited state parks in Wisconsin. Stretched on Green Bay coastline with lots of outdoor activities.
Open in Google Maps208 mi • 3 h 22 min
31
Mars Cheese Castle
Wisconsin is known as a cheese capital and this venue showcases why!
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