This Was Chosen As The Best Lake In North Carolina

Now that summer is here, everyone is going to want to get out on the water. There is something about the the warm summer air that seems to trigger my mind to tell I me in need a beer in my hand and my feet in the water.

If you’re like me, you may be looking for where you can grab a piece of shore or hop in a boat and enjoy all the best parts of being alive. In North Carolina, your first thought might be to head east until you hit the Atlantic. Fortunately if you live inland, you’re not going to have to drive that far.

Business Insider just took a look at the best lakes in all 50 states and is letting us all know the best bodies of water to head to this summer.

Lake Norman

No surprises that Business Insider named Lake Norman the most beautiful lake in North Carolina. With over 500 miles of shoreline, this gorgeous lake sits under an hour north of Charlotte.

Man Made Beauty

Those of us of an older ilk might remember the days before Lake Norman was around. In the early 1960s, the Duke Power Company constructed the Cowans Ford Dam. This dam not only supplied a ton of power to the surrounding area, it created the largest man made body of water in the state. As soon as there was a beautiful lake in the middle of the state, folks flocked to call it home.

What To Do At Norman?

The better question is what you can’t do at Lake Norman. With so much shoreline available, the recreational options are endless. Anything you can dream up you can probably do on the lake including; fishing, boating, skiing, paddle and wake-boarding, swimming, biking, and hiking trails.

If you’re in the western part of the state, consider heading across the border to Business Insider’s pick for Tennessee, Norris Lake. Check out the rest of the states here.