If you are considering a vacation and would like to find a peaceful water front destination, a lake can be so much more relaxing and idyllic than the ocean or even a river. The still waters are often rife with local species of fish, and you will enjoy a day of blissfully quiet boating and leisure.

New York's Finger Lakes
People often forget that there is more to the state of New York than the busy streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn. In upstate New York, you will find the serene area that surrounds New York's Finger Lakes. Serene and idyllic, these lakes are nestled in the heart of wine country. In addition to access to a myriad of vineyards, they display some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country. Vacationers here enjoy endless camping, hiking, swimming, and boating, while exploring the miles of scenic waters and shoreline...

If you are considering a vacation and would like to find a peaceful water front destination, a lake can be so much more relaxing and idyllic than the ocean or even a river. The still waters are often rife with local species of fish, and you will enjoy a day of blissfully quiet boating and leisure.

New York's Finger Lakes
People often forget that there is more to the state of New York than the busy streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn. In upstate New York, you will find the serene area that surrounds New York's Finger Lakes. Serene and idyllic, these lakes are nestled in the heart of wine country. In addition to access to a myriad of vineyards, they display some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country. Vacationers here enjoy endless camping, hiking, swimming, and boating, while exploring the miles of scenic waters and shoreline.

The Michigan Great Lakes
Lower Michigan is surrounded by five great lakes, each offering miles of beautiful shorelines. Northern Lower Michigan is home to Lake Huron, and the northern part of Lake Michigan, while the Upper Peninsula is bordered by Lake Superior. These are particularly peaceful areas because the smaller towns interspersed across this region give the entire area a quiet, almost blissful ambiance, punctuated by the sand dunes that line the coastlines in so many of areas. Cabins and campsites dot the landscape, giving vacationers the opportunity to explore the lakes on foot or by boat.

Lake Cumberland, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland is a man made reservoir that encompasses six counties in Kentucky. This lake that sports of a shoreline of 1,225 miles, is known for areas where groups of revelers can rent houseboats for weekends of fun and water sports. However, this is a very large lake, and there are areas that are far removed from these activities, where vacationers can rent a cabin or camp along its sunny shorelines and enjoy peaceful pontoon boat rides or just read a book along the shore.

Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada
Whether you choose to stay on the California or the Nevada side of this beautiful lake, you will enjoy the peaceful waters and beautiful countryside. The beauty of this destination is that you can enjoy the peace and quiet of a lake front campsite or cabin, but just a few miles away, you can experience the excitement of the casinos or an evening of dining and shopping.

Lake Colorado City, Texas
In the northwest part of the state of Texas, you will find the Lake Colorado State Park. The lake is a beautiful spot for birdwatchers and wildlife lovers to take photographs or simply sit and enjoy the surroundings. Cabins dot the shoreline, giving you an beautiful, serene place to enjoy your vacation.