10 Best Lake Towns in the U.S.
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Big Bear Lake, California
10Big Bear's crystal-blue lake is great for boating and fishing. Big Bear has beautiful mountain vistas, hiking, and water activities.
Burlington, Vermont
9Burlington, Vermont, on Lake Champlain's eastern side, has something for everyone. Farm-to-table eateries, unique art galleries, and lively nightlife with live music are available.
Lake Blackshear, Georgia
8Cordele's 8,700-acre Lake Blackshear, studded with Spanish moss, is 2.5 hours from Atlanta. Georgians prefer it. The Flint River was dammed to power Crisp County in 1930.
Lake Chelan, Washington State
7Lake Chelan, a 50-mile glacier-fed lake, is three hours from Seattle. The lake offers mountain biking, hiking, and golf between vineyards and mountains.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
6The St. Joe River and Coeur d'Alene River feed northern Idaho's second-largest lake. The lake's beautiful mountain range and clear water make it ideal for boating, fishing, swimming, and kayaking.
Sister Bay, Wisconsin
5Sister Bay, on Wisconsin's Door Peninsula, has 1,180 residents and a picturesque waterfront with stores, boutiques, and galleries.
Laconia, New Hampshire
4Fresh mountain air, clean lakes, and great vistas are why the New Hampshire Lakes Region is a lovely holiday place. "Two hours from Boston and tucked at the foothills of the White Mountains, [the lake has] water sports, fishing, hiking, and amazing views.
Traverse City, Michigan
3Over 40 vineyards in Traverse City produce most of Michigan's wine. Cherry BBQ rub, almond butter, pastries, and wine all available year-round in Traverse City.
Lake Placid, New York
2Lake Placid, New York, is my favorite U.S. lake town. It's in the center of Upstate NY's Adirondack Mountains and an excellent starting place for numerous walks.
Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada
1Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, attracts 15 million visitors annually. In summer, Lake Tahoe has hiking paths and beaches as well as world-class skiing.