20 Great Lakes Getaways
From Minnesota to Ohio, towns along the Midwest's Great Lakes capture the summer vacation spirit. Here are some of our favorite Great Lakes getaways, with tips on exploring each one.
St. Joseph, Michigan
This Lake Michigan town is revitalizing many of its historic buildings. Within an easy walk of the beach, downtown St. Joe is a popular spot to while away a summer afternoon.
Five Fun Stops
1 Catch a concert, learn to draw, or view art at the turn-of-the-20th-century Box Factory for the Arts (269/983-3688; boxfactoryforthearts.org).
2 Head to Schu's for great burgers and potato soup enjoyed with a side of amazing views of Lake Michigan (269/983-7248; schus.com).
3 The restored indoor carousel (pictured) at Silver Beach Center brings the charm of a classic amusement park ride to a new generation (269/982-8500; silverbeachcarousel.com).
4 Caffe Tosi prides itself on good coffee and local produce; we loved the fresh bread (269/983-3354; caffetosi.com)
5 Guests at The Boulevard Inn and Bistro enjoy a French-influenced bistro with a spectacular wine list. Some guest suites have lake views (800/875-6600; the boulevardinn.com).
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