Yahoo! Travel decided to evaluate a few beach destinations across the United States, but there are no ocean beaches in the mix. Sleeping Bear Dunes earned the number two spot on the list. The other beach contenders are quite different from the large, northern freshwater body where Sleeping Bear Dunes is located. The other Top 4 are located in the west with one located in Canada. One winner is not actually a beach; it is a colossal indoor pool. Here are the winners:
#5: Lake Powell is located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah with over 186 miles of sandy beach and it is surrounded by red canyon rock cliff.
Lake Powell, Utah
#4. Lake Travis is an 18-acre lake located near Austin, Texas with 270 miles of shoreline.
Lake Travis, Texas
#3. World Waterpark is the world’s largest indoor water park located in the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada. The pool is five acres and is enclosed for year-round fun.
World Waterpark, Alberta, Canada
#1. Lake Havasu is a sprawling lake with 60 miles of waterways. It is located in Arizona.
Lake Havasu, Arizona
Watch the Yahoo! Travel video announcing the Top 5. We are curious about what you think after watching this…”watery fun” news story.
But…Our beloved Sleeping Bear Dunes, although named #2, will always be #1 to us!
Sleeping Bear Dunes by Mark S. Carlson
The Homestead is located in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes country. The National Park resides to the north and south of The Homestead with the Crystal River flowing through both the resort and the National Park. Both have miles of shoreline on beautiful Lake Michigan with views of the Manitou Islands.
