There’s a reason the Midwest has latched on to the idea that the Great Lakes provide a “Third Coast” for this United States. Certainly not our most well-known attraction, the beaches in Wisconsin are some of the best in the country, offering all the perks of being on the East or West coast with far lower property costs.
If you’re looking for a weekend away, a place to take the kids when school’s out or just a spot to take in the relaxation of being near the water on a long day, here are eight of the prettiest, cleanest, most beautiful beaches on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior that help you forget that Wisconsin is pretty far from anywhere tropical.
Named to numerous best beach lists nationally, North Beach is 2,500 feet of gorgeous Lake Michigan shoreline and 50 acres of beach with live music, volleyball, concessions and more.
With gorgeous sand, lapping waves and tall sea grass, you'd be hard pressed to remember that not only are you not on the coast, but you're in far northern Wisconsin.
The biggest dunes this side of Lake Michigan are protected and preserved in this state park. They dunes effectively shield the beach and make this place feel even further away from civilization.
