Best Reasons to Visit Wisconsin
Some of the best reasons to visit Wisconsin :
- Door County, along the banks of Lake Michigan, claims more miles of shoreline, state parks and lighthouses than any county in the U.S.
- At the state’s northern tip is the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, a scenic chain of 22 islands
- The Wisconsin Dells, in southern Wisconsin, features the Wisconsin River, flanked by 100-foot cliffs and a multitude of attractions including river cruises and the nation’s largest water park
- Madison, the state’s capital, is built on an isthmus between two glacial lakes offering an abundance of recreational activities including sailing and fishing and miles of walking and biking trails
- Milwaukee, the state’s largest city, is located on Lake Michigan. It is known as the “City of Festivals” with Summerfest and numerous ethnic festivals throughout the year.
Best Reasons to Visit Ohio
Some of the best reasons to visit Ohio :
- Great cities; including Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Akron, Dayton and Toledo
- Continental Airlines’ hub is in Cleveland
- America West Airline’s hub is in Columbus
- Cincinnati is the home of Delta Airlines with 6 daily non-stop flights from Europe on Delta, Sabena and Swiss Air
- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland
- U.S. Air Force Museum in Dayton
- Ohio’s Amish Country located in Northeast Ohio Cedar Point
- Paramount’s Kings Island
- Sea World Adventure Park
- Great outdoor recreation is available in any one of the 72 Ohio State Parks or the Wayne National Forest
- Lake Erie Islands
Best Reasons to Visit Minnesota
Some of the best reasons to visit Minnesota :
- Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, with 1,300 lakes dedicated to non-motorized travel
- Shopping at the Mall of America, the largest shopping and entertainment center in the U.S.
- The Mississippi River, from its headwaters in northern Minnesota to the beautiful bluff country along the Wisconsin border
- Entertainment ranging from Prince and the Minneapolis Sound, to Broadway musicals and the Minnesota Orchestra
- American Indian History at the Pipestone National Monument, MilleLacs Indian Museum and the Grand Portage National Monument
- Professional sporting events in world-class stadiums
- Scenic splendor including more than 15,000 lakes, state and national forests and Voyageurs National Park on the Canadian border
Best Reasons to Visit Michigan
Some of the best reasons to visit Michigan :
- Henry Ford Museum’s “100 Years of the Automobile in American Life” exhibit
- Mackinac Island where automobiles have yet to intrude, setting a different pace of life
- Motown Historical Museum, home of the Motown sound
- Sleeping Bear dune climb on Lake Michigan’s shoreline, the Pierce Stocking scenic drive and the life-saving Station Museum
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s cliffs, beaches, waterfalls and forests on Lake Superior
- Charter fishing for King Salmon on the Great Lakes, plus 11,000 inland lakes for pan-fish, boating or relaxing
- Numerous manufacturers’ outlet malls - shopping at up to 70% off designer name brands
Best Reasons to Visit Indiana
Some of the best reasons to visit Indiana :
- Agricultural, technical, and educational tours
- Indian summer
- Amish country
- World-class museums
- Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
- The Lincoln Heritage Trail
- Automotive manufacturing heritage
- College towns & universities
- Scenic routes & driving tours
- The Country Inn experience
- Spelunking (cave exploring) in Southern Indiana
Great Lakes Fly Drive
Great Lakes Fly Drive - 15 Days/14 Nights
Day 1 Arrive Chicago
Transfer to your Chicago hotel and spend the afternoon discovering the Windy City. This city offers excellent cultural and sports activities. This evening try a famous Chicago-style pizza and afterwards check out some of the many famous Chicago Blues and Jazz clubs.
Overnight: Chicago, Illinois
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Best Reasons to Visit Illinois
Some of the best reasons to visit Illinois :
- Gateway Chicago is the primary international product
- Chicago is a perfect three night stay with 29 miles of lakefront and outdoor activities
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Blues and jazz clubs
- Terrific shopping
- Over 7,000 restaurants
- Route 66
- The Lincoln sites in Springfield
- Cahokia Mounds Shawnee National Forest
- The Great River Road that parallels the Mississippi River
- Fly/drive itineraries for a 5-7 night trip featuring quaint towns like Galena
You can find photos of this places by clicking here Illinois Great Lakes Photos
Great Lakes Maps
A map of Great Lakes , North America. (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin)
