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America's Best Lakes
Lake Harriet is one of America's Best Lakes.

1. Lake Harriet

9.3
Lake Harriet Pkwy., Minneapolis, MN
Lake · Linden Hills · 37 tips and reviews

Carly C.Carly Crist: Great walking/running path. A little less than 3 miles around. Connects to lake Calhoun near the bandshell.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is one of America's Best Lakes.

2. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

9.5
Central Park (btwn 85th & 96th St), New York, NY
Reservoir · Central Park · 123 tips and reviews

Taiowa W.Taiowa Waner: Pretty much beautiful any time of day. If you can do sunset from the East side you will get some great silhouettes of the West side

Horsetooth Reservoir is one of America's Best Lakes.

3. Horsetooth Reservoir

9.1
4200 W County Road 38 E, Fort Collins, CO
Reservoir · 7 tips and reviews

Julia W.Julia Way: Absolutely beautiful. There are lots of places along the way that you can hike down and swim, not just at the designated swim beach.

Lake Arrowhead is one of America's Best Lakes.

4. Lake Arrowhead

9.2
Lake Arrowhead, Lake Arrowhead, CA
Lake · 24 tips and reviews

Jorge C.Jorge Calvino: Beautiful place to spend some quiet time

Lady Bird Lake is one of America's Best Lakes.

5. Lady Bird Lake

9.4
Lady Bird Lake Trail (West Riverside Drive), Austin, TX
Lake · Downtown Austin · 59 tips and reviews

Derek W.Derek Wong: Rent a kayak and row down to 1st street bridge. Its fun to climb up and jump off!

Lake Tahoe is one of America's Best Lakes.

6. Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, CA
Lake · 55 tips and reviews

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: It's the largest alpine lake in North America and was formed millions of years ago during the Ice Age. It receives worldwide acclaim for scenic mountain views, luxe ski resorts and Nevada casinos. Read more.

Creve Coeur Lake is one of America's Best Lakes.

7. Creve Coeur Lake

9.4
13725 Marine Ave, Maryland Heights, MO
Lake · 13 tips and reviews

Nina Z.Nina Zhu: Biking and picnics are the best here;)

Bde Maka Ska is one of America's Best Lakes.

8. Bde Maka Ska

3000 E Calhoun Pkwy (btwn Lake St. & 38th St. W.), Minneapolis, MN
Lake · West Calhoun · 78 tips and reviews

Arun D.Arun D'Souza: One of the most popular lakes in the Twin Cities area. Great for Jogging and people watching.

Echo Park Lake is one of America's Best Lakes.

9. Echo Park Lake

751 Echo Park Ave (btw Bellevue and Park Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Lake · East LA · 68 tips and reviews

Rachel L.Rachel Lodin: Nice to take a walk around the lake with dogs!

Tidal Basin is one of America's Best Lakes.

10. Tidal Basin

9.3
W Basin Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Lake · Southwest Washington · 63 tips and reviews

Leah Denise W.Leah Denise Wyatt: Sunrise is THE BEST time to go. So quiet and serene.

Trillium Lake is one of America's Best Lakes.

11. Trillium Lake

National Forest Development Road 2612, Government Camp, OR
Lake · 14 tips and reviews

gmeinerraygmeinerray: This is one of my favorite spots in the area with lots of postcard worthy views of Mt. Hood. In summer, don't forget your sunscreen and soak up the rays floating, kayaking, canoeing or just lounging.

Skaneateles Lake is one of America's Best Lakes.

12. Skaneateles Lake

9.3
14 W Genesee St (Jordan St), Skaneateles, NY
Lake · 22 tips and reviews

Gabriel H.Gabriel Hayes: One of the cleanest lakes in the country. Beautiful water that is great to swim in

Torch Lake is one of America's Best Lakes.

13. Torch Lake

8.8
Kewadin, MI
Lake · 14 tips and reviews

Josh K.Josh Keyes: It's a very pretty lake.

Blue Heron Lake is one of America's Best Lakes.

14. Blue Heron Lake

9.2
Stow Lake Dr (btwn John F Kennedy Dr & Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Lake · Golden Gate Park · 47 tips and reviews

Alper C.Alper Cengiz: Find the waterfall. Climb the top. And take a deep breath.

Tempe Town Lake is one of America's Best Lakes.

15. Tempe Town Lake

8.9
80 W Rio Salado Pkwy (at Mill Ave), Tempe, AZ
Lake · 101 tips and reviews

Saharra M.Saharra Marcelino: I love all the water activities that are available intercity here at tempe town lake... The free workout group classes, the walking path, and the group water lessons. 👌#great

Radnor Lake State Park is one of America's Best Lakes.

16. Radnor Lake State Park

9.1
1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN
State or Provincial Park · 44 tips and reviews

Angie O.Angie Osmanski: Great hiking. 3.5 miles around the lake and several trails to make a hike longer.

Lake Lanier Islands is one of America's Best Lakes.

17. Lake Lanier Islands

8.8
7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA
Nature Preserve · 18 tips and reviews

John H.John Hutch: Golden gem of North Georgia. Kids love this place, set up nicely for adults as well.

Sebago Lake is one of America's Best Lakes.

18. Sebago Lake

43°51′N 70°34′W (Sebago Lake), Sebago Lake, ME
Lake · 9 tips and reviews

A M.A M: it's a big lake. explore it all. make sure to ride through the locks, visit Frye's Leap, and make sure you take a ride down beautiful Long Lake to the quaint town of Harrison.

Geneva Lake is one of America's Best Lakes.

19. Geneva Lake

Lake Geneva, WI
Lake · 10 tips and reviews

PooBear &.PooBear & Fathed: Nature at its finest!

Folsom Lake is one of America's Best Lakes.

20. Folsom Lake

8.4
7755 Folsom Auburn Rd, Folsom, CA
Lake · 14 tips and reviews

Barnabas L.Barnabas Loos: Great summer night swims

Lake Travis Yacht Charters is one of America's Best Lakes.

21. Lake Travis Yacht Charters

13911 Panorama Dr, Austin, TX
Boat Rental · 19 tips and reviews

Mason T.Mason Tabb: Great boat rentals through marina. Very calm and clean lake

Lafayette Reservoir is one of America's Best Lakes.

22. Lafayette Reservoir

9.3
3849 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA
Reservoir · 33 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Super beautiful place for a walk. It's a shame that bikes are so restricted on the dirt upper ring.

Chestnut Hill Reservoir is one of America's Best Lakes.

23. Chestnut Hill Reservoir

9.2
Chestnut Hill Reservoir (at Beacon St), Boston, MA
Lake · Brighton · 24 tips and reviews

Travelhound12Travelhound12: Sit for a spell and either watch the occasional swans visit or see a kickball, softball, baseball, ultimate, soccer, spikeball, or some recreational activity being played on the nearby fields.

Lake Padden Park is one of America's Best Lakes.

24. Lake Padden Park

9.1
2244 Samish Way (at 48th St), Bellingham, WA
Lake · 9 tips and reviews

Kelsey L.Kelsey Langille: Beautiful walks around the lake, a large off leash area for dog lovers, playground, and a boat launch. This park has it all! Very peaceful and tranquil.

Lake Of The Isles is one of America's Best Lakes.

25. Lake Of The Isles

9.4
775 Highway 47 S, Minneapolis, MN
Lake · Kenwood · 51 tips and reviews

AllisonAllison: Awesome canoe/kayak spot

Lake Wallenpaupack is one of America's Best Lakes.

26. Lake Wallenpaupack

Hawley, PA
Lake · 31 tips and reviews

Don T.Don Torres: Nice place. So quiet and peaceful

Chicago Lakefront is one of America's Best Lakes.

27. Chicago Lakefront

9.2
N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Waterfront · Lincoln Park · 30 tips and reviews

David W.David Weathersby: Absolutely beautiful.

Lake Pleasant Regional Park is one of America's Best Lakes.

28. Lake Pleasant Regional Park

8.9
41845 N Castle Hot Springs Rd (N Castle Hot Springs and Morristown-New River Hwy), Peoria, AZ
Park · 26 tips and reviews

Lori M.Lori Morrison: Beautiful clean park. Wonderful staff. Lots to do!

Lake Crescent is one of America's Best Lakes.

29. Lake Crescent

9.3
Lake Crescent (East Beach Road), Port Angeles, WA
Lake · 30 tips and reviews

Caroline D.Caroline Deng: It's absolutely stunning, and you can see it on your way to trails such as Marymere Falls and Sol Duc Trail.

Monroe Lake is one of America's Best Lakes.

30. Monroe Lake

9.3
4850 South State Road 446 (Lake Monroe), Bloomington, IN
Lake · 11 tips and reviews

John K.John Kirtland: Best summer lake in Indiana. Bring your party hat!