PopSugar Living: Have a Blissful Summer Vacation in 1 of These Charming Lake Towns, All Right in Our Backyard
Lake Lure, NC
There’s no better place to stretch out the lazy days of summer than in a nostalgic little lake town, watching the sunset over the water from an Adirondack chair. I’ve rounded up the 10 best lake towns in North America, offering quaint main streets, boardwalk shops, wooden roller coasters, and, of course, ice cream parlors.
You can find your summertime bliss in the best lake towns across the U.S. and Canada.
Like its name suggests, Lake Lure will pull you in with its tranquil charm. Visit the highly Instagrammable Chimney Rock (a 315-foot granite peak), the water park at Lake Lure Beach, and the walking-only garden bridge, Lake Lure Flowering Bridge.