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Best Midwestern lake towns to live in


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Best Midwestern lake towns to live in

Boat motoring by Waukegan Lighthouse



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#1. Traverse City, Michigan

Aerial view of Traverse City marina with boats



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#2. Highland Park, Illinois

Commuter rail station in Highland Park



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#3. Brookfield, Wisconsin

Large trees and park bench by lake in autumn



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#4. Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Two people kayaking on lake



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#5. Rocky River, Ohio

People walking along Lake Erie beach by boats



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#6. Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Fishing dock on Staring Lake in fall



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#7. Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth skyline from lake



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#8. Mequon, Wisconsin

Aerial view of Mequon



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#9. Alpena, Michigan

Red harbor beacon in Alpena



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#10. Holland, Michigan

People touring historic big red lighthouse



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#11. Bay Village, Ohio

Crane taking off over lake with skyline in background



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#12. Stoughton, Wisconsin

Stoughton City Hall with Norwegian flag



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#13. Branson, Missouri

Water fountains and park at Branson Landing



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#14. Vermilion, Ohio

Vermillion lighthouse and lake



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#15. Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Dam at Oak Creek Pond in park



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#16. Oregon, Ohio

Bike path and covered bridge in fall



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#17. Shorewood, Wisconsin

Aerial view of suburban houses and lake in autumn



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#18. Kenosha, Wisconsin

Kenosha Breakwater lighthouse and lake



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#19. Gages Lake, Illinois

Canadian goose takes off from lake



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#20. Racine, Wisconsin

Aerial view of marina and city



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#21. Waukegan, Illinois

Boat motoring by Waukegan Lighthouse



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#22. Lorain, Ohio

Aerial view of Lorain lighthouse and Lake Erie



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#23. Zion, Illinois

Gazebo by Lake Michigan



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#24. Michigan City, Indiana

Man with binoculars at Michigan City Lighthouse



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#25. Ashtabula, Ohio

Ashtabula Harbor in summer


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