The Great Lakes of Wisconsin From Beaches to Lighthouses: Best of Life With Mariah

The beautiful State of Wisconsin (among the top Midwest travel spots) is blessed with over 1000 miles of lake’s shoreline. No doubt, it's called the land of lakes. Literally you can find more than 15,000 lakes here. So, if you are planning lakefront fun, there’s no better place than Wisconsin! 

This exhilarating state offers gorgeous waterfront recreation, scenic beauty, and entertainment for all ages. So, scroll below to find the top lakes to look for in Wisconsin and enjoy the journey!

Geneva Lake

Geneva Lake is the cleanest water body here and is surrounded by enchanting resorts and cottages. It is also home to some of the pristine US beaches and covers over 5000 acres. It offers options for a sunset cruise where you can explore the mesmerizing sunset sitting in the lake's center. 

Lake Pepin

With its border with Minnesota, Lake Pepin lies in western Wisconsin and is among the most naturally occurring lakes on the planet. More interesting is its lighthouse. But first, you need to reach Minnesota. Furthermore, this beauty is also the birthplace of water skiing, which began in 2022. Till then, it's been the hub of water activities alongside fishing and bird-watching (according to Mariah Haberman, a Wisconsin influencer).

Lake Michigan

No Lakes blog is complete without mentioning Lake Michigan - one of the five magnificent lakes in the world. It is home to a dozen cities and some mesmerizing US beaches, including North Beach and Schoolhouse Beach. Kitesurfing and water diving are among the popular water sports here.  

Lake Chippewa

Have you ever fallen in love? If not, Lake Chippewa- a man-made wonder with a natural tint for tourists will do. It is the third-largest lake in Wisconsin and is popular for canoeing and fishing activities. You can also hike or camp on the beaches of this gorgeous water body. 

Lac Courte Oreilles

Looking for something out of the box where you can relax in quaint cabins, cottages, resorts, and holiday homes, Lac Courte Oreilles is made for you! You can enjoy having a look at the fish jumping out of the water here, which makes it an ideal weekend getaway for tourists.  

Lake Mendota

Lake Mendota is a hotspot for water recreation activities. This 1000-acre lake has 7 large public beaches where you can explore windsurfing, wakeboarding, fishing, kayaking, and sailing in the summers; while ice boating, ice fishing, and ice hockey in the winters. For this reason, it's surrounded by visitors throughout the year. 

Elkhart Lake

Elkhart Lake is among the oldest resort lakes in the town, starting in 1860. Since then, it has been attracting visitors from all over the globe. Back at that time, many gambling resorts were there, and even today, you can find those vintage resorts renovated into enchanting hotels.

Port Washington

If you are looking for something historic, Port Washington is a must-visit attraction. In the past, many seafarers struggled here, resulting in the ruins of wrecked ships underneath. You can catch this sight through scuba excursions and even venture for a bike ride in this gorgeous downtown area.

Wrapping Up

Thanks for visiting! I hope it’s an exciting journey exploring Wisconsin's eye-catching lakes. 

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