What are the most beautiful lakes in the US? (buying a home, buying)

[Igor Blevin]

Lake Tahoe is my favorite.

Lake George in NY is pretty.

I like that the Finger Lakes were mentioned above.

[Igor Blevin]

This thread made me curious enough to do a Google search and what came up is that the most beautiful US lake is Santeetlah Lake, North Carolina. I am going to have to check it out next spring since it is only 2 hours away but I will be shocked if I find it more beautiful than Lake Tahoe.

[citylove101]

I didn't make it up there this year, but Lake Champlain, on the New York/Vermont border, is one of the prettiest lakes I've ever seen.

https://www.istockphoto.com/search/m...ke%20champlain

[Champ le monstre du lac]

Most scenic I've seen

Lake Champlain NY/VT
Lake Willoughby VT
Moosehead Lake, Maine
Lake Tahoe
Priest Lake, Idaho
Saguaro Lake, AZ

I'd be interested in seeing more of the Great Lakes shoreline (north shore of Superior in Minnesota, UP of Michigan, Mackinac Island, Sleeping Bear Dunes).

[North 42]

Torch lake in northern lower Michigan is stunning!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevorn...h=a4458d67013f

[lrfox]

Originally Posted by citylove101

I didn't make it up there this year, but Lake Champlain, on the New York/Vermont border, is one of the prettiest lakes I've ever seen.

https://www.istockphoto.com/search/m...ke%20champlain

I love Lake Champlain, but Lake Willoughby is my favorite in Vermont. I'd comfortably place it on my "most beautiful" list (and Lake Champlain would probably be there too).

I'd also add:

• Lake Tahoe
• Crater Lake
• Moosehead Lake
• Lake Powell

Honorable mention to Lake Winnipesaukee which is more developed than the lakes above (well, except for Tahoe) so it's not as purely naturally beautiful. But I love the juxtaposition of the mountains, little rocky islands, and dense green forest with the old lake houses, boat houses, and cottages gives it a unique feel and its own brand of human-influenced beauty.

[mjlo]

Originally Posted by North 42

Torch lake in northern lower Michigan is stunning!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevorn...h=a4458d67013f

Nearby Glen Lake is also pretty stunning. Great views from Sleeping Bear dunes.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Glen...ImyzNLcHOtQdiM

[GraniteStater]

I'm going to have to go with Presque Isle Lake in northern Wisconsin.

[ckhthankgod]

In terms of sunsets, Lake Ontario and in terms of a Finger Lake, Skaneateles Lake is nice.

[4everMissouri]

Lake Wappapello and Reelfoot Lake are my favorites.