Cruise & Ferry Review - Spring/Summer 2024

182 FEATURE Thunder Bay, Canada Cruise ship passengers visiting Thunder Bay, a city on Lake Superior in northwestern Ontario, can try a variety of experiences. Some options include Fort William Historical Park, a living history site and world’s largest fur trade post; Thunder Bay Art Gallery, which features one of Canada’s largest collections of indigenous woodland art; and the Thunder Bay Museum, which tells the story of the city from its earliest origins to today. Another important attraction is Kakabeka Falls, the second highest waterfall in Ontario. Before leaving, travellers should take a walk through the Waterfront District and enjoy the culinary scene, public art installations or a harbour sailing tour. They can go to the ship-side visitor information cabin for inspiration for self-guided excursions. Milwaukee, USA Milwaukee was named as one of the 25 best places to travel to in 2023 by National Geographic in its annual ‘Best of the World’ list. One way to start the day is with a trip to any of Milwaukee’s famous museums, including the Pabst Mansion, Discovery World or the Harley Davidson Museum. Alternatively, cruise visitors can sample the diverse cuisine at the Milwaukee Public Market, which offers a variety of Wisconsin’s classic dishes. Visitors can also walk along the Lake Michigan waterfront, a location for Milwaukee’s festivals throughout the summer. Testament to its nickname ‘the Brew City’, Milwaukee also has dozens of craft breweries located throughout the city. Port of Los Angeles, USA Nearly 200 cruises will depart from the Port of Los Angeles in 2024. Cruise guests can enjoy a host of year-round LA Waterfront events and attractions, including the Battleship USS Iowa Museum, the Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles marketplace, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Los Angeles Maritime Museum and historic downtown San Pedro. The free, 25-minute loop San Pedro Red Car Trolley provides an easy way to make stops to enjoy the area’s authentic variety of restaurants, bars and shops. Also, the first phase of the $150 million West Harbor visitor destination will open in 2025.

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