Lonely PlanetJul 30The Best Lake Vacations in the USAThere are few experiences that feel as spectacularly "summer" as sitting on a dock. We love these lakes for swimming, kayaking, sunning and golden hour docktails.kid-friendly beach15 things in this storyLake Chelan State ParkSightlaunches for motorized and paddle sportsDon Morse ParkSightkid-friendly beachElsewhereFort TiconderogaAttractionTiconderoga, United StatesIt was constructed between October 1755 and 1757 by French-Canadian military engineer Michel Chartier de Lotbinière,…Lake Champlain Maritime MuseumMuseumVergennes, United Statesexplore country's beginningsNina's Sweet ShoppeRestaurantLake George, United Statesice cream shopMoosewoodRestaurantIthaca, United Statesnation's longest-running vegetarian restaurantIthaca Beer CoRestaurantIthaca, United Statescraft chemist heavenTaughannock Falls State ParkSightIthaca, United States215ft cascade carves through cliffsMontezuma National Wildlife RefugeNature reserveMontezuma, United Statesbald eagles rule the roostCayuga Lake Wine TrailPlaceCayuga Lake, United Statestaste riesling, pinot gris, cabernet francWater to WinePlaceCayuga Lake, United Statesboat tour to vintnersLudington North Breakwater LightSightLudington, United Statesphotogenic lighthouseSleeping Bear Dunes National LakeshoreSightEmpire, United Statesmagnificent landscape of sand and skyLake Michigan Shore Wine TrailPlaceLake Michigan, United Statestaste wines from glacial soilsMt IndependenceSightOrwell, United StatesRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →
