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Art and culture activities in The Great Lakes

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4.78 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews

Make pottery on the wheel in beginner's course

Create your own pottery piece in a fun and creative setting with a local artist.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 2377 reviews

Show me the City

On this 3 hr walking tour in Toronto, your guide will talk about the city's history, culture, architecture, diversity and other things. Our guides are fun and great story tellers. Guests must be 12+

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 344 reviews

Chicago's Famous Foods & Top Attractions Walk Tour

Taste your way through Chicago on this award-winning Chicago Food & Walking Tour! Enjoy five iconic tastings—deep dish pizza, hot dogs, Italian beef, Garrett's popcorn, brownie—plus top attractions.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 966 reviews

Paint your own street art at Studio WIP

Unleash your creativity at this art hub in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Local artists will show you how to spray-paint using insider tricks, and you’ll leave with finished art. Beginners welcome.

5 out of 5 average rating, 647 reviews

Create a custom silver ring with a goldsmith

Design and craft a unique statement jewelry piece.

5 out of 5 average rating, 98 reviews

Capture Toronto on a photo walk

Discover Toronto's heart through a downtown photography walk, exploring landmarks.

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 387 reviews

Create A Custom Fragrance @ Chi's Oldest Scent Bar

Smell 50+ fragrances & choose your favorites. A Perfumer creates personalized blends for you. Choose your scent & bottle + leave with a fragrance as unique as you! *Groups of 5+ must book on our site

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 285 reviews

Essential Detroit tours with Phat Kat

Stop by all the Detroit essentials. I'll share trivia only a native Detroiter would know.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 60 reviews

Ultimate City Bike Tour of Top Chicago Attractions

Ride Chicago’s top attractions—Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, Museum Campus & Lakefront. Enjoy skyline views & fascinating stories on an easy bike tour through the heart of the city.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviews

Create and paint your own pottery

Design and glaze your pieces in a fun party setting.

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Explore new local experiences, activities for everyone.

5 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviews

Explore urban art with an acclaimed street artist

Stroll the evolving Dundas West corridor, an off-the-beaten-path outdoor art gallery.

5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Craft a leather wallet with a pro shoemaker

Learn how to make your own leather wallet with a Chicago shoemaker using traditional leather working techniques.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

View Toronto’s public art with an artist

Walk through the city to see how sculptures and art transform public spaces.

5 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviews

Create your own sneakers with a shoemaker

Customize sneakers with various materials, paints & techniques with expert guidance from a shoemaker. Basic white sneaker provided. Want luxury? Bring your own!