Summer is finally here, and it’s time to start planning your vacation! Luckily, you don’t have to go far to find some of the best spots in America. In fact, New York State has four of the top lake vacations in the country.
No need to worry about booking airline tickets or getting a passport, because all of these destinations are right here in New York. Forget a typical staycation, these are the top four lake vacations in the state, according to U.S. News’ list of the top 33 lake vacations in the United States.
New York and Michigan tied for the most lake vacation destinations on the list, but let’s be real, why would anyone choose Michigan when we have the best in New York? Here’s how the top five states ranked:
1. New York – 4 lake vacation destinations
2. Michigan – 4 lake vacation destinations
3. California – 3 lake vacation destinations
4. Wisconsin – 2 lake vacation destinations
5. Alaska – 2 lake vacation destinations
First up is Lake Placid, located in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. This charming village is home to top attractions such as the Lake Placid Olympic Center, where you can relive the thrill of the 1980 Winter Olympics, and Whiteface Mountain, where you can take a gondola ride for stunning views. For the adventurous, there are also whitewater rafting trips available.
Next, we have Thousand Islands, a scenic region
