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Presque Isle Named Best Freshwater Beach

Posted on March 1st, 2017 at 4:29 PM
  

Presque Isle Named Best Freshwater Beach

Summer is certainly on the way, and many Erie residents - and plenty of tourists - enjoy spending the long, hot days on Presque Isle. Whether sitting on the sand, swimming, biking, bird watching or hiking, there is something for just about any taste or activity level. 

However, as part of its 10 Best series, USA Today named Presque Isle as its top freshwater beach to visit -- which certainly makes it seem all the more exciting to visit at any time of year. 

The full list of beaches is as follows:

  1. Presque Isle State Park - Erie, Penn.
  2. Grand Haven State Park - Grand Haven, Mich.
  3. Park Point Beach - Duluth, Minn.
  4. North Beach - Racine, Wis.
  5. West Beach - Indiana Dunes, Ind.
  6. Oak Street Beach - Chicago
  7. Huntington Beach - Cleveland
  8. Bradford Beach - Milwaukee
  9. Lake Michigan Beach Park - Empire, Mich.
  10. Sand Point Beach - Munising, Mich.

Grab a swimsuit, some sunscreen and hit Presque Isle's beaches this summer!

(via USA Today's 10 Best


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