- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
"Midwestern Lake House" Vacation
Posted on 7/14/16 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 7/14/16 at 3:32 pm
What are some places to consider when planning something like this?
What the hell do you do for a week?
I driven through a few non-Midwestern places (Lake George, NY and Bear Lake, UT) and thought: "This lake house thing might be okay." I know it's a big deal in the Midwest, and it might be a nice break from a LA summer.
Any way - open to any and all suggestions.
What the hell do you do for a week?
I driven through a few non-Midwestern places (Lake George, NY and Bear Lake, UT) and thought: "This lake house thing might be okay." I know it's a big deal in the Midwest, and it might be a nice break from a LA summer.
Any way - open to any and all suggestions.
7
Posted on 7/14/16 at 3:54 pm to Sheep
Lake Okoboji (Iowa)
Lake of the Ozarks (Mizzouri)
Lake McConaughy (Nebraska)
You drink, relax, fish, rent a boat/waverunner(s), swim, chill at the beach if they have one, yard games, pick up women, make new friends, throw a party, do some drugs, etc. If you can rent a houseboat, do that.
Lake of the Ozarks (Mizzouri)
Lake McConaughy (Nebraska)
You drink, relax, fish, rent a boat/waverunner(s), swim, chill at the beach if they have one, yard games, pick up women, make new friends, throw a party, do some drugs, etc. If you can rent a houseboat, do that.
This post was edited on 7/14/16 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 7/14/16 at 4:03 pm to ColoradoAg03
quote:
pick up women, make new friends, throw a party, do some drugs, etc.
I'll check with the wife and kid, but I don't think this will fly.
Rest of it sounds like a good time.
Do most of these places have decent restaurants or are you cooking for yourself the whole week?
Posted on 7/14/16 at 4:08 pm to Sheep
It's a mix, depends on the lake. Most of the more developed lakes have lakeside restaurants/bars you can boat up to and dock, as well as a regular parking lot. We always like to do both, go out to eat at the local places, as well as cook a good meal where we're staying. Loading up on breakfast stuff for every morning is a good idea because you don't have to go anywhere to eat breakfast when you get up and you can start your day at the house at your own pace and go from there. Getting a lakeside place with a grill is always nice.
This post was edited on 7/14/16 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 7/14/16 at 4:41 pm to ColoradoAg03
I'm not sure what your budget is, but I'd try and do a houseboat rental if possible. That would be the way to go IMO.
We went to lake of the ozarks once as a kid, rented a cabin and fished most days. Did the Ranger tour, etc.
Its probably further than you want to go, but the great lakes have some nice places on the lakes.
We went to lake of the ozarks once as a kid, rented a cabin and fished most days. Did the Ranger tour, etc.
Its probably further than you want to go, but the great lakes have some nice places on the lakes.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 6:42 pm to baldona
Lake Geneva. It will be an issue finding a house rental there however. Great fishing, clear water, great dining.
You could stay on Delavan Lake, or even Lake Como.
There is plenty to do there, both for you, your wife and family.
LINK /
You could stay on Delavan Lake, or even Lake Como.
There is plenty to do there, both for you, your wife and family.
LINK /
This post was edited on 7/14/16 at 6:43 pm
Posted on 7/14/16 at 6:49 pm to baldona
quote:
Its probably further than you want to go, but the great lakes have some nice places on the lakes.
Open to any and all suggestions. If we have to fly and then rent a car, that's fine.
This is something I'm *not* planning this year, just something to put in my big book of ideas.
This post was edited on 7/14/16 at 9:27 pm
Posted on 7/14/16 at 7:37 pm to Sheep
Posted on 7/14/16 at 8:18 pm to ColoradoAg03
quote:
and it might be a nice break from a LA summer.
quote:
Lake of the Ozarks (Mizzouri)
Not Really.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 10:05 pm to Sheep
Finger Lakes in NY
Posted on 7/14/16 at 11:09 pm to Sheep
Rent a boat named "Suck My Wake."
Posted on 7/15/16 at 8:19 am to OldHickory
I hate to promote anything in that godforsaken state but the upper peninsula of Michigan is breathtaking.
Posted on 7/15/16 at 8:54 am to VABuckeye
Any specific places you'd recommend?
Posted on 7/15/16 at 9:07 am to Sheep
If you want to go NE, I've been to Lake Wallenpaupack in PA. We just stayed at a small inn, but there's houses all around the lake for rent. You can also rent a boat/waverunners. Real pretty country up there in NE Pennsylvania.
Posted on 7/15/16 at 9:17 am to Sheep
If you wanna party - Lake of the Ozarks
If you want a laid back time, on a massive beautiful lake - Table rock
If you want a laid back time, on a massive beautiful lake - Table rock
Posted on 7/16/16 at 9:07 am to mizslu314
A little closer to Louisiana, I would recommend Beaver Lake in Arkansas, Table Rock in Missouri, or Grand in Oklahoma. All awesome lake spots. It's definitely a fun trip. I would also advise taking as many people as possible. If you have brothers or sisters with kids, make it a family deal. You can get like 15 person cabins for a very reasonable price.
Posted on 7/16/16 at 5:00 pm to Sheep
Look up Kelly's Island or Put in Bay in Lake Erie near Sandusky.
Posted on 7/18/16 at 10:08 am to ruzil
Thanks for all of the recommendations!
Posted on 7/19/16 at 12:29 am to Sheep
Tenkiller or Broken Bow in Oklahoma.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News