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The Great Lakes region of North America is a binational Canadian-American region centered around these Great Lakes including Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. The Great Lakes encompass U.S. states; Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin as well as the Canadian province of Ontario. These states offer a plethora of fantastic destinations along their shorelines to visit and experience the European Heritage in some of these charming towns and cities dotted throughout the region. The region forms a distinctive historical, economic, and cultural identity where historic landmarks can be found, as well as beautiful lakes, & beaches. The region leads visitors to adventures galore, from swimming to fishing to historic architecture and fine dining the options are endless.
You can learn more about European Heritage in The Great Lakes by clicking here.
Discover the heart of America, fondly referred to as the Prairie state, Illinois is home to stunning skyscrapers, fantastic cultural attractions, and exciting outdoor adventures.
The Midwestern state of Indiana is home to many hidden gems and fantastic culture. Eat some pie in the Amish Country, meditate in Bloomington’s Tibetan temples, and admire the big architecture in Columbus.
Michigan is the home of many fantastic things to see and do - majestic lakes, beautiful diverse landscape, fabulous food, hidden gems, and quirky locales, just to name a few.
Minnesota is a place for adventure travel, culture, entertainment, and thrill. Explore the wilderness of the state, including Superior National Forest and the North Shore of Lake Superior, or cultural attractions, like the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Wisconsin, where residents proudly refer to themselves as “cheeseheads,” produces 2.5 billion pounds of cheese each year. It is home to hundreds of miles of scenic Great Lakes shoreline along Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.
Ohio, The Buckeye State, is full of history, natural beauty and exciting urban areas. Once the western frontier of the United States, it has spawned many important parts of American culture.
Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes and the largest freshwater lake in the world. Spanning through three US states Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, and a huge portion of northern Ontario, Canada.
Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes and the only one located completely inside the boundaries of the United States. It is referred to as `the Third Coast` and is known for its peaceful lakeside scenes and the best beaches you won`t find on either coast.
Lake Huron is one of the five Great Lakes and is the Great Lake considered most `off-the-beaten-path`. Much of the area along Lake Huron is rural, with many state parks and forests, federally-protected shores, and campgrounds dotting the eastern coast of Michigan
Lake Erie is the southernmost of the five Great Lakes. It is connected to the other Great Lakes by the Detroit River and the Niagara River, respectively.
Driving Time
Buffalo - Erie: 1 hr. 36 mins. approx.
Erie - Cleveland: 1 hr. 38 mins. approx.
Cleveland - Sandusky Bay: 1 hr. 13 mins. approx.
Sandusky Bay -Toledo: 1 hr. 13 mins. approx.
Toledo - Detroit : 54 mins. approx.
Minnesota and Duluth! Enjoy a wonderful holiday in Wisconsin, using a rental car to discover all the activities on the shores of Lake Superior, one of the Great Lakes of North America with a sprawling waterfront full of activity and beauty, shopping destinations, and family-friendly attractions. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
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Minneapolis - Lake Superior Shore, MN: 8 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
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Cleveland - Sandusky Bay: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Sandusky Bay - Toledo: 1 hr. approx.
Toledo - Detroit airport: 1 hour approx.
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Chicago, IL - Illinois State Beach, IL: 1 hrs 3 mins approx.
Illinois State Beach, IL- Lake Michigan Shore South, WI: 3 hr. 8 mins. approx.
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Milwaukee Airport - Lake Michigan Shore North Area: 30 - 50 mins. approx.
Lake Michigan Shore North Area - Green Bay: 40 mins - 1 hr. 25 mins. approx.
Green Bay - Mackinac Straits: 4 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Mackinac Straits - Traverse City: 2 hrs. 10 mins. approx.
Traverse City - Holland: 2 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Holland - Grand Rapids Airport: 45 mins. approx.
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Holland –Traverse City: 2hrs 46 min approx.
Traverse City - Mackinac Straits: 2 hr 5 min approx.
Mackinac Straits - Green Bay: 4 hrs 27min approx.
Green Bay- Lake Michigan Shore North: 54 mins. approx.
Lake Michigan Shore North - Milwaukee: 2 hr 28 mins. Approx.
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Cleveland - Toledo: 1 hr 48 mins. approx.
Toledo – Indiana Dunes: 3 hr. 6 mins. approx.
Indiana Dunes - Chicago: 54 mins. approx.
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Milwaukee - Lake Michigan Shore North Area: 40 mins/ 1 hr. approx.
Lake Michigan Shore South Area - Milwaukee Airport: 1.hr/ 30 mins. approx.
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Milwaukee, WI- Lake Michigan Shore South, WI: 3 hrs. 32 mins. approx.
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Pittsburgh - Erie: 2 hrs. approx.
There are many charming nostalgic lighthouses to see in the Great Lakes region, they conjure up; memories of a different era and often call to mind the romance of the open water and ships making their way with the lonely lighthouse keepers maintaining a dutiful watch.
When it comes to The Great Lakes Region, think of 11,000 miles of stunning coastline filled with towering sand dunes, jagged cliffs, fairy-tale lighthouses, hiking trails, endless water activities, and plenty of stunning destinations to visit.
The Great Lakes consist of four of the largest lakes in the US; Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, and Lake Erie all found within the state of Michigan.
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