In terms of the latter, Beverly Shores brings some unique flavors to the table.

While Michigan itself has no shortage of fabulous Lake Michigan beach towns, the East Coast of Wisconsin, the Northeast corner of Illinois, and a tiny smidge of Northwestern Indiana also get in on the action. Beverly Shores, Indiana (Lake Michigan) Historic 1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress home in Beverly Shores, Indiana. The town itself is there to serve a life of leisure, with world-famous fudge, modest nightlife, a smattering of festivals throughout the year, and of course, fun on the water.

This 4.35-square-mile island respite is completely car-free, mostly composed of the titular state park, surrounded by cool viewpoints and formations (such as Arch Rock, the Devil's Kitchen caves, and the aptly-named Sunset Rock), as well as multiple military forts and more – all an easy walk or bike ride away (and there are even horse-drawn carriage rides!). Mackinac Island sits right at the transition point from Lake Huron to Lake Michigan (but tilts into the former), where the Northern waters of each body funnel between Michigan's North and South Peninsulas. Mackinac Island, Michigan (Lake Huron) Vacationers on Market Street in Mackinac Island. These are eight of the best spots to visit in the near future for a great Great Lake adventure. Given their beauty and generous supply of one of the most valuable resources on the planet, many towns have settled on their shores. Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario (from West to East) overlap with the states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York (again from West to East), as well as the Canadian province of Ontario. The Great Lakes are five impressive bodies of water (some of the largest in the world) that cover significant portions of the Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada. 8 Best Small Towns To Visit In The Great Lakes Region

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