Pennsylvania Day Trip Makes for An Incredible Experience

Pennsylvania has plenty of incredible opportunities to take a day trip. During the summer months, it's always the perfect time to hop in your vehicle and travel to a new, but not super far away, vacation location. Day trips can be much cheaper than longer vacations. Day trips are also perfect for those without much vacation time. So, here's one incredible Pennsylvania day trip to try.

Actually, I'm not going to give just one. I'm going to give two suggestions, based on where you are in the state. I'll get to Philadelphia soon. But first, if you're on the west side of the state, one great day trip is visiting the Carnegie Museums in Pittsburgh. It's not just one museum. The Carnegie Museums offer four very unique spots: the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Andy Warhol Museum, and the Carnegie Science Center. If you only have time to make it to one of these museums, I would recommend the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. It has some of the biggest and most extensive collections of dinosaur skeletons on the planet. If you're more into art, then perhaps you should try the Carnegie Museum of Art. It was one of the first museums of modern art ever created. Find the Carnegie Museums online here.

If you live closer to Philadelphia, then I think the perfect day trip is the Philadelphia Art Museum. This spot is one of the largest art museums in America. Find the Philadelphia Art Museum website here. Also in the area, to round our your day trip, try the Franklin Institute, which is a science center, and the Mutter Museum, which has crazy medical stuff and even preserved body parts. What's great about all of these day trip options is that they involve indoor attractions. So, if the weather gets rainy, you can still enjoy the trip.

America is known for many good things, from fast food to NFL football to land as far as the eye can see. It's also known for having lots and lots of beautiful lakes, including one Pennsylvania lake.

With so many lakes across the United States, you're probably within driving distance of a fantastic lake of some sort. So, which lakes are the absolutely best in America? It's a tough question. I mean, everyone looks for something different in a lake. Some people love large lakes that look almost like the ocean, while other thrive at small, inland lakes where you can always see the shore. But, there are some lakes that stand above the rest when it comes to beauty and popularity.

I've put together a list of the "11 Most Beautiful Lakes in America," offering a little bit of something for everyone. These lakes are found all across America, so wherever you live, one of these probably is relatively close to you. We're heading into the perfect season to visit a lake, too. For those who aren't lucky enough to live near the ocean, going to a lake is the next best thing. One famous Pennsylvania lake is included in here. So, get your sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and bikini or trunks and check out 11 beautiful lakes in America to visit.

I've put together a list of the 11 most beautiful lakes to visit in America. This tally includes lakes from coast to coast. Some fun activities, depending on the currents, include swimming, wind surfing, going on a boat on the lake, having a picnic at the shoreline and more.

Seneca Lake is the biggest of the 11 glacial Finger Lakes. It's 38 miles long and more than 618 feet deep, making it one of the deepest lakes in America. What's extra cool is that the U.S. Navy even does some testing for submarines in this lake, because of its depth.

https://www.fingerlakes.org/explore/lakes/seneca

If you've ever been to Yellowstone Park, you've probably visited Yellowstone Lake. The massive lake is a part of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. It's actually the biggest lake in the park and one of the biggest highly elevated freshwater lakes in North America.

https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/yellowstone-lake.htm

The famous Lake Tahoe is located right on the state line between California and Nevada. It's stunning, as it is surrounded by the glorious Sierra Nevada Mountains. This is the largest alpine lake in North America, making it a must-see lake.

https://visitlaketahoe.com/

Here's a special lake located within the Nantahala National Forest and surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains. This is also a very pure lake, as its shoreline is mostly protected from development. It's a beautiful destination for fishing, jumping in a canoe or kayak or a picnic.

https://www.romanticasheville.com/lake-santeetlah

Hanging Lake is so glorious. It's located in the middle of Glenwood Canyon in the White River National Forest, and it's actually part of the Southern Rocky Mountains. This lake "was formed by a geologic fault which caused the lake bed to drop away from the valley floor above," according to the USDA Forest Service, and is a designated National Natural Landmark.

https://visitglenwood.com/hanginglake/

The Great Lakes are, of course, some of the most famous lakes in the world. One that's often left of best-of lists is Lake Superior. It's the largest freshwater lake in the world and has a whopping 10% of the world's surface freshwater. Drink up.

https://www.michiganseagrant.org/topics/great-lakes-fast-facts/lake-superior/

Lake Michigan is simply a landmark. It's actually the most deadly lake in America, due to the high volume of drownings. But, aside from the scary, it's a beautiful and large lake. The lake is spread over more than 307 miles, and there are many beach towns across those miles.

https://www.michigan.org/

Located in the northern part of Georgia, Lake Lanier runs nearly 40,000 acres. It stems from the construction of the Buford Dam. This lake is known for its super clear water. The water is actually crystal blue. How beautiful, right?

https://lakelanier.com/

Lake Jocassee is in the Appalachian Mountains, and it's actually a man-made reservoir. Its water flows from the mountains. This is another lake known for its very clear water, so you get to see all the fish and underwater creatures when you look down into the water flow.

https://southcarolinaparks.com/devils-fork

Lake Okeechobee is the biggest freshwater lake in Florida. It's a very popular spot for largemouth bass fishing. Those who visit the lake get to learn the history and today's experience of the Seminole community at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, which is a bonus.

https://www.sfwmd.gov/our-work/lake-okeechobee

The Lake Erie shoreline touches Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York. The body of water offers some of the warmest waters you'll find in the Great Lakes. Lake Erie also offers some fantastic areas to swim, making it a popular vacation lake.

https://www.michigan.org/great-lakes/lake-erie