Detroit, Toledo, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, 4-Day Tour From Chicago

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Chicago --Travel Distance: 280mi, Travel time: 4.4hrs-- Detroit --- Toledo --- Cleveland
4 stops
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Chicago
Itinerary: Chicago → Detroit → Henry Ford Museum (60 mins) → General Motors Headquarters (30 mins) → Toledo → Maumee Bay State Park (Mandatory, 30 mins) → Cleveland Today we will drive from Chicago to Detroit. Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It was once the world's traditional automobile center and music capital, and the headquarters of the three largest automobile companies in the United States: General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. Detroit is also one of the important cultural and artistic centers in the United States, with a rich historical and cultural heritage. After our visit to Detroit, we will head to Maumee Bay State Park. Finally, overnight in Cleveland.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
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This National Historic Landmark in the suburbs just outside Detroit is dedicated to the collection and preservation of Americana. The Henry Ford museum contains things such Lincoln's Ford's Theater seat and Rosa Parks' famous bus.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
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General Motors Company is an American multinational automaker headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Its headquarters is located at The Detroit River showing the how prosperous Detroit once was.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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Maumee Bay State Park's landscape is created by the intersection of the land and Lake Erie, creating a unique atmosphere. Resort lodges, cabins and golf courses are set amidst picturesque meadows, wet woods and lush marshes. More than 300 bird species have been observed here.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Cleveland --Travel Distance: 220mi Travel time: 3Hrs50Mins-- Letchworth State Park -- Buffalo -- Niagara Falls
5 stops
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Niagara Falls
Itinerary: Cleveland → Letchworth State Park (Mandatory, 90 mins) → Buffalo → Buffalo Naval Park (30 mins) → Buffalo City Hall (outside visit, 15 mins) → Niagara Falls Night View Tour (90 mins) Today we will set off to Letchworth State Park, a vast park area known for its stunning scenery and hailed by many travelers and photographers as "one of the most picturesque areas in the eastern United States." Then go to the Naval Military Park on the shore of Lake Erie, where you can admire warships, airplanes, tanks, etc. Then we went to Buffalo City Hall, which has 32 floors. It is tall and iconic. It is one of the tallest municipal buildings in the United States and one of the tallest buildings in western New York State. Then head to taste authentic Buffalo wings and experience the unique flavor of this city. After dinner, you will get a close-up view of the night view of Niagara Falls and experience the charm of the falls in a unique way.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
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Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests.In 2015, Letchworth won the USA TODAY Readers' Choice Award for Best State Park in the United States! Letchworth came out on top of the 19 other state parks nominated for the contest, chosen from more than 6,000 parks across the nation.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
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Buffalo Naval and Military Park is located on the shore of Lake Erie in downtown Buffalo. This place is more like a museum than a park. The "exhibits" here are three warships docked in the Buffalo River: USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, USS Croaker and USS PTF-17. Various monuments, airplanes, tanks, etc. stand on the lawns along the coast. For military fans, this is definitely one of the attractions you must visit.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
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Buffalo City Hall is the city hall of Buffalo, New York, USA. This Art Deco building was built in 1931. It has 32 floors. It is tall and iconic. It is one of the tallest municipal buildings in the United States and one of the tallest buildings in western New York State. When you walk into the building, the dome, painted murals, and huge sun patterns on the stained glass roof exude the ultimate charm of Art Deco! You can also climb to the top to overlook the city view and Lake Erie
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
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Niagara Falls
Enjoy some awe-inspiring scenery and an adventure-packed experience with us on the Niagara Falls night tour! Niagara Falls contains not one waterfall, but three! Niagara Falls is the oldest state park in the United States and is one of the greatest places you will ever visit in your lifetime! Special Note: In order to ensure a better travel experience for guests and guarantee that they can watch the fireworks display of the waterfall on the same day (except for no fireworks display on that day).
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Niagara Falls
9 stops
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Niagara Falls
Itinerary A (US Side): Maid of the Mist (Optional, 1 hour) → Goat Island & Luna Island (45 mins) → Cave of the Winds (Optional, 1 hour) → Niagara Scenic Trolley (Ticket included, 15 mins) Itinerary B (Canada Side): Maid of the Mist (Optional, 1 hour) → Transit Canada → Niagara Falls Activities → Table Rock Centre (30 mins) → Return to the US Side Niagara Falls Activities: Niagara SkyWheel (30 mins) → Skylon Tower + Lunch (75 mins) → Journey Behind the Falls (30 mins) Important Note❗: Guest may select only one itinerary option to participate in. If itinerary A is chosen. itinerary B cannot be selected. Today you will have a full day to explore magnificent Niagara Falls. You can watch it from the view platform. The activity that you cannot miss is to take the "Maid of the Mist" to explore the turbulent waterfalls by boat and listen to the sound of the waves! You may also choose other activities in US-side or Canada side to experience the beauty from different angles!
Admission ticket free
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Maid of the Mist
Itinerary A: It's the combination of height and volume that makes the Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water lays over the crest line of the falls every minute during daytime peak tourist hours. And the famous Maid of the Mist ride gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
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Cave of the Winds
Itinerary A: The Cave of the Winds on the New York side of Niagara Falls is an attraction, which allows sightseers to walk right up to the base of the Bridal Veil Falls with water crashing right down on them and flowing beneath the decking!
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
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Niagara Falls
Itinerary A: Ride the trolley in Niagara Falls NY! The Niagara Falls Scenic Trolley makes a circular route from the Niagara Falls Aquarium to Goat Island with stops in between. You can visit everything from a French Castle at Old Fort Niagara to the Whirlpool Jetboat Ride!
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
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Maid of the Mist
Itinerary B: It's the combination of height and volume that makes the Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water lays over the crest line of the falls every minute during daytime peak tourist hours. And the famous Maid of the Mist ride gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
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Niagara SkyWheel
Itinerary B: Soar 175-feet above Niagara Falls for the view of a lifetime! The Niagara SkyWheel is a totally unique sightseeing opportunity. As one of Canada’s largest observation wheel, The SkyWheel towers over the Niagara Falls horizon, treating you to unsurpassed views of the Horseshoe and American Falls, the Niagara River, Niagara Parks and other landmarks. The ride duration varies from eight (8) to twelve (12) minutes with spectacular aerial views for miles in every direction.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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Skylon Tower
Itinerary B: This observation tower on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers bird’s eye views of the natural wonder. The tower stands 520 feet from street level and 775 feet from the bottom of the falls. You can even relax and enjoy a meal at the 360-degree Revolving Dining Room or the ultimate family-affordable casual dining in the Summit Suite Buffet Dining Room in the tower.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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Table Rock Welcome Centre
Itinerary B: At the edge of the Horseshoe Falls you’ll find the famous Table Rock Complex, where millions of people from around the world travel every year for a first-class view of the majestic Niagara Falls. The "Table Rock" got its name from a large rock shelf that used to sit a little further north of where the Table Rock Complex stands today. It has fabulous lookout points that place you mere yards away from the thundering Horseshoe Falls. From here, you will experience the thrill of watching 2,800 cubic meters of water crash down to the base of the Falls below. Experience a two-level indoor viewing gallery called the Grand Hall, where a panoramic views of the falls can be appreciated up close
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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Journey Behind the Falls
Itinerary B: Journey Behind the Falls is one of Niagara’s oldest tourist hot spots. You will get the opportunity to descend 125 ft. by elevator, where a short tunnel gives access to two outdoor observation decks and two portals located directly behind the Falls. Walk out on to the Upper and Lower Observation Decks for the magic of experiencing the Horseshoe Falls from directly underneath the cascading power above. You'll experience the awesome spectacle of one-fifth of the world’s fresh water crashing down to the basin below. During summer daylight hours, over 2,800 cubic meters of water thunders over the brink every second, travelling 65 kilometers per hour!
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Cleveland --Chicago
3 stops
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Itinerary: Cleveland → Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Optional, 30 mins) → Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Mandatory, 30 mins) → Chicago Today we will set off for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, located on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the five Great Lakes. Here you can see the records and performance costumes left behind by well-known music stars, and feel the musical atmosphere of that era. Then head to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, where you’ll be surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including waterfalls, rolling mountains, caves, and winding, rugged rivers. Finally, drive back to Chicago.
Admission ticket free
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was actually established quite recently, in 1983. Still, induction has quickly become a massive honor, and the pipe dream of many a young musician playing too loudly in their parents' garage.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is an American national park that preserves and reclaims the rural landscape along the Cuyahoga River between Akron and Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. Cuyahoga Valley features natural, man-made, and private attractions, which is unusual for an American national park. The natural areas include forests, rolling hills, narrow ravines, wetlands, rivers, and waterfalls. About 100 waterfalls are located in the Cuyahoga Valley. The park has many trails, most notably the 20-mile (32 km) Towpath Trail, which follows a former stretch of the 308-mile (496 km) Ohio and Erie Canal and is popular for hiking, bicycling, and running. Animals found in the park include raccoons, muskrats, coyotes, skunks, red foxes, beavers, peregrine falcons, river otters, bald eagles, opossums, three species of moles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, gray foxes, minks, great blue herons, and seven species of bats.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant travelers may join if they are under 24 weeks pregnant by the end of the trip.
• Please double-check your booking details (name and contact info), as any errors may result in additional personal costs.

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