Most people often think the beach is the best vacation spot, but lake towns offer a quieter, more practical kind of escape.

With thousands of lakes of all sizes, the United States is one of the greatest ... These are the best lake towns across the U.S., ranked from great to absolutely must visit. Population: 4,536 ...

to round up this selection of the best mountain towns to visit in the USA. Use this ranking to plan a future trip, and vote for your favorite towns below to have a say in next year's list.

Best tourist destination: Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana Underrated hidden gem: North Beach, Racine, Wisconsin Best for families: Oval Beach, Saugatuck, Michigan Best for couples: Petoskey ...

A serendipitous combination of world-class beaches, iridescent lagoons and indigenous forests interspersed with welcoming towns ... cafes serving farm-fresh, road trip snacks known locally ...