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Lake towns are often an underrated destination to spend a day surrounded by friends and family while soaking up the sun and enjoying both leisurely and adventurous activities, from lounging along the shores or fishing in the quiet of the surrounding nature to hopping into a boat for a ride along the water or showing off your skills wakeboarding.
FinanceBuzz searched around the country for some truly stunning locales near the water, compiling a list of the "most popular" lake town in each state. According to the site, the top choice for Ohio is Put-in-Bay, a small village found on an island in Lake Erie that offers not only beautiful water views but also historic sites to explore and plenty of attractions to keep you entertained.
Here's what the site had to say about the best lake town in the state:
"Put-in-Bay is a small village on South Bass Island in the middle of Lake Erie, making it a lakefront town. It's noted for its nightlife throughout the warmer months. Yet, with a golf cart rental, you can check out the area's best attractions, including Perry's Monument, the Benson Ford Ship House, and Perry's Caves."
Check out the full list of the most popular lake towns around the country at financebuzz.com. You can also see our previous coverage to see which Ohio spot was named one of the "most peaceful towns" along the Great Lakes.