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S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y A M E R I C A N AVO C E T, P O I N T P E L E E H O R S E - D R AW N C A R R I AG E , M AC K I N AC I S L A N D NIAGAR A UP CLOSE Take an eye - opening stroll along the top of the gorge, gazing down in awe at the thundering waters as they cascade over the edge of the falls. Experience the power of Horseshoe Falls during a thrilling boat ride. Reaching heights of up to 50 metres and measuring over 820 metres wide, and astounding 2 million litres per second wash over Horseshoe, the tallest of Niagara's three water falls. MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM Immerse yourself in the fine collection of more than 30,000 works of art ranging from Antiquity to the modern age. Stop in front to behold the stunning Quadracci Pavilion, a winged structure designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Gaze at the paintings by Wisconsin native Georgia O'Keeffe and the photography of Man Ray and Diane Arbus, or admire the beauty of the Renaissance clocks on display. DETROIT: PRESERVATION IN AC TION Uncover the culture, architec ture and communities that shaped Detroit's evolution through the 20th centur y. From its boomtown days as a manufac turing powerhouse to its place among the world's wealthiest cities by the 1950s, the turbulent histor y of Detroit can be seen in the architec ture, public ar t and preser vation ef for ts throughout the expansive cit y. K AYAKING IN POINT PELEE NATIONAL PARK Take to the water and explore your surroundings with a member of your Viking Expedition Team. Transfer by Zodiac to the launch point and paddle in a t wo person kayak. Glide across Lake Erie, reaching quieter shorelines and watch for local wildlife along the water's edge. MACKINAC BY HORSE-DR AWN C ARRIAGE Discover the yester year charm of Mackinac Island. A National Historic Landmark, the island has undergone ex tensive restoration, including the banning of almost all motor vehicles. Embark on a horse - drawn carriage ride then stroll the bustling downtown streets during a guided walk. HENRY FORD MUSEUM OF INNOVATION Founded by famed automobile manufac turer Henr y Ford, the museum contains an ex tensive collec tion of historically significant ar tifac ts and Americana that tell the stor y of 20th- centur y American societ y. Browse the museum's many culturally impor tant items, such as the limousine President John F. Kennedy was riding in on November 22, 1963. Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change. 132 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/expeditions