The South's Greatest Lakes

Summer days are just right for celebrating our favorite still waters, each with a distinct personality. Find the one that suits you best!

Perfect Southern Lakes
Photo: Michael Hanson

Perfect Southern Lakes

You'll find plenty of Southern stereotypes alive and well when it comes to weekends at the lake around these parts. We love our iced tea, preferably a little sweet and sipped on the dock. We spend full days barefoot unless dinner calls for flip-flops, and we happily live life at a slower pace. Here, a look at some of our favorite supersized swimming holes around the region. Whether you crave the speed of water sports, prefer the solitude of a mountain lake, or count down the moments to the daily floating hour, you'll find a place to dive right into some of summer's greatest pleasures.

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