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Lake Michigan, Racine

4.7
#2 of 76 in Nature in Illinois
Must see · Water Body · Nature / Park
More like an inland sea than a lake, Lake Michigan boasts a shoreline 2,600 km (1,600 mi) long, making it the fifth largest lake in the world. Nearly 12 million people live along the lake's shores, most of them in the metropolitan areas of Chicago and Milwaukee. You can explore a seemingly endless network of beaches, orchards, historical sites, award-wining wineries, parks, camping areas, and recreational resorts located along the shoreline, or choose to see the giant lake from the comfort of a traditional schooner or modern tour boat. For an urban experience on the lake, explore Chicago's 15 beachfront areas and marinas. For travelers who use our custom trip planner, Racine holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Lake Michigan and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.
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  • By Taylor B
    Over the years, my wife and I have experienced some of the most spectacular and beautiful sights in the world...like Pebble Beach and Carmel Bay in California, New York harbor and the Statue of...  more »
  • By CaptTrouble
    My husband and I took a long walk along the shore of Lake Michigan on a very hot day. It was along North Lake Shore Drive, so there was some traffic noise. There was a wonderful breeze off of the...  more »
  • By sandien2019
    When I think of a lake I can see the other side. No way that is true. It is huge like an ocean. The water is beautiful!  more »
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  • By Cremzin Turley
    no whale :(
  • By James Lewellyn
    Love the big lake and the sounds of the waves.
  • By Atlantic Ocean
    Small, not salty, lacks titanic remains, 0/10
  • By Leguiz USA
    Love it, Great, Lake Michigan
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