New York Has 4 of the Best Lake Vacation Destinations In America

No matter what the calendar says, let's declare that the start of summer vacation season begins now! If nothing else you need to start planning that summer vacation and we have 4 of the best spots in America right here in New York State.

No need to book airline tickets this summer. No passport required, heck you don't even need a Real ID. This is better than your run-of-the-mill 'staycation', these are the Top 4 New York Lake Vacations.

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U.S. News created a list of the Top 33 Lake Vacations in the United States and 4 are in the Empire State. New York and Michigan tied for the most lake vacation destinations on the list but who would go to Michigan when we have the best in New York? Here's how the Top 5 States ranked:

New York - 4 lake vacation destinations
Michigan - 4 lake vacation destinations
California - 3 lake vacation destinations
Wisconsin - 2 lake vacation destinations
Alaska - 2 lake vacation destinations

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LAKE PLACID, NY - Top attractions include:

Lake Placid Olympic Center
Gondola Rides at Whiteface Mountain
Whitewater rafting

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THOUSAND ISLANDS, NY - Top attractions include:

Boldt Castle
Fishing excursions
Boat tours

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LAKE GEORGE, NY - Top attractions include:

Six Flags Great Escape
Lake George Steamboat Company
Fort William Henry

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FINGER LAKES, NY - Top attractions include:

Wineries & Vinyards
Boating, beaches and cannonballs
Museums

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There are well over 100 candy and chocolate shops in Upstate New York. Now, and in future galleries, we will take a look at some of the best is various parts of the state. The Greater Finger Lakes Region plays host to many sweet chocolate shops. Some of them are newish, and some are legendary (one of them in this gallery is 90 years old.) If your favorite Finger Lakes chocolate shop or candy store did not make our list, please visit our Facebook site and give it a shout out. We really do want to hear from you!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio