Name: Congress Plaza Hotel
Price range: $161 total
Rating: 8

Your Great Lakes Vacation

Leave the planning up to us with a Great Lakes vacation package. With everything arranged before you go, the only thing left for you to do is relax and enjoy this destination's beauty and culture. With so many things to do and see on a trip to Great Lakes, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Kick off your travels in New York at Times Square and Central Park — two popular attractions here. Another city worthy of a spot on your itinerary is Chicago. Be sure not to miss Wrigley Field and Navy Pier. When it's time to stop dreaming and start traveling, Expedia will help turn your Great Lakes vacation into reality.

The Latest Great Lakes vacation packages

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Encore Inn Inglewood

Lockhaven

$443

per person

Jul 2 - Jul 6

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX)

6.4/10 (159 reviews)

Clean room w/ a shower.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

The W - Bayshore Unit 1003

East Fort Lauderdale

$564

per person

Jul 9 - Jul 12

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Chicago (CHI) to Miami (MIA)

6/10 (2 reviews)

Brickell Bay 3505

Brickell

$552

per person

Jul 17 - Jul 20

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Chicago (CHI) to Miami (MIA)

9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)

Great place and location! The pool was amazing.

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

MirabileCondoDwntown MIA Brickell w PRKG

Downtown Miami

$539

per person

Jul 23 - Jul 26

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (NYC) to Miami (MIA)

2/10 (2 reviews)

The Dixie Hollywood

Hollywood

$857

per person

Jul 31 - Aug 7

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX)

7.6/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)

Thank you Dixie Hotel, looking forward on our next trip.

Reviewed on May 16, 2026

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Where to stay in Great Lakes

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Downtown Chicago

The heart of the Midwest’s glittering metropolis has many offerings, from shopping and dining to parks, museums and exciting contemporary public art.

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Wrigley Field

Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium.

Rogers Centre

Come to this multipurpose stadium to watch baseball matches and football games, listen to concerts of famous bands, see family shows or simply tour this central entertainment complex.

CN Tower

Take the glass elevator to the lookout points on Toronto’s iconic landmark to enjoy views as far as Niagara Falls or have dinner in high style.

What to do in Great Lakes

World of Coca-Cola General Admission Ticket

$27

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Atlanta: SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket

$22

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

$30

per adult

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Great Lakes Hotel Deals

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

33 Gerrard St W Toronto ON

$159 nightly

$195 total

May 18 - May 19

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (14,930 reviews)

Excellent staff and service from top to bottom, room had some temperature control issues, toilet was slow flushing, but clean overall and very central location.

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites

6361 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$136 nightly

$160 total

May 25 - May 26

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (13,720 reviews)

When we checked in - I assume that this was the last room available as I let them know it was my birthday but they weren’t able to accommodate anything better. The person at the front desk was not friendly nor was she helpful. One we got into the room, we had a view of a wall with a ladder. We weren’t ...

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Congress Plaza Hotel

520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$135 nightly

$161 total

May 25 - May 26

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (10,141 reviews)

Did not look like the pictures shown online old hotel not update

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

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Things to do in Great Lakes

Great Lakes offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventures and romantic getaways. Visitors can explore scenic hiking trails, enjoy boat tours and trips, and discover picturesque island trails. For relaxation, picnic tables are available, making it an ideal spot for a leisurely meal. Additionally, nearby shopping malls and centers provide plenty of options for retail therapy. Enjoy the beauty and activities that Great Lakes has to offer.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

Best time to go to Great Lakes

The best time to visit Great Lakes depends on your weather preferences. The hottest average temperature around Great Lakes is in July, when weather is mostly sunny and rainfall is light rain. The coolest average temperature around Great Lakes is in January when weather is mostly cloudy and rainfall is light rain.

Calendar Month	Temperature	Precipitation	Cloudiness
January	20.1°F (-6.6000000000000005°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Cloudy
February	21.0°F (-6.1000000000000005°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Cloudy
March	30.4°F (-0.9°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Cloudy
April	41.9°F (5.5°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Cloudy
May	55.0°F (12.8°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
June	63.3°F (17.400000000000002°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
July	69.4°F (20.8°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
August	68.4°F (20.200000000000003°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
September	61.5°F (16.400000000000002°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
October	49.6°F (9.8°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Sunny
November	37.4°F (3.0°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Cloudy
December	28.0°F (-2.2°C)	Light Rain	Mostly Cloudy

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