The town, located on the Vermilion Iron Range and known for housing several iron mines, is also home to the North American Bear Center and International Wolf Center.
Okoboji is close to six different bodies of water. Big Spirit Lake, the largest natural lake in Iowa, runs right along the edge of the city, where it then feeds into five other interconnected lakes.
The area is also known for the mass amounts of land dedicated to growing fruits like apples, cherries, plums, and pears, which have been grown year after year since 1892.
A small resort town located on the edge of Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint is a hub for tourists seeking recreational lake activities during the summer, and slope-themed sports in the winter.
The adjacent lake, which is 40 miles long, and 20 miles wide, is one of the premier spots for fishing, boating, and hiking in the Northeast
If you're the sort of person who prefers quaint B&Bs over large scale hotels, Mackinac Island is the place for you. The town, which does not allow cars, requires visitors to travel by foot, bike, or horse and buggy.
Best known for hosting two Winter Olympic games (1932 and 1980), Lake Placid was originally known as the nation's first winter vacation destination.
The real beauty in this town can be witnessed in early to late fall, when the surrounding mountains turn deep shades of red, orange, and yellow.