The people have spoken! With so many fantastic lakes in the Land of Lincoln, it can be hard to choose a favorite, so we polled our readers on our Only In Illinois Facebook page. Now you know where 10 of the most beautiful lakes in Illinois are. Let’s make a plan to visit them, again and again, as soon as we can!

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Let’s get ready to explore these 10 most beautiful lakes, selected by our readers, that are scattered throughout our great state. There is extraordinary kayaking, swimming, fishing, and fun to be had. Join our Illinois Nature Lovers Facebook group to discover more epic photographs like these and share your own. For more of the most beautiful lakes in Illinois, read our articles about Horseshoe Lake and Lake Le-Aqua-Na.

 

 

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