Milwaukee? Beach vacation?

[roylt]

Trying to think of a small summer vacation idea. I would be driving and want to keep it under six hours one way so started to look around. Never been to the great lakes so thought maybe? I do like oceans but currently live in the midwest.... Anyone have any input on a beach at the great lakes by Milwaukee? Or pointers about the city there? My kids are teens so this may be the last "family" vacation.
Open to all input.
Thanks,

 

[Taterman]

Not sure about the beaches, but if possible try to go at the time of Milwaukee Fest. It's huge and they always have great bands throughout.
Milwaukee is a fun town.

 

[Kevin]

What about Duluth MN? The North Shore of Lake Superior is very pretty. You could drive on up to Ely, MN which is a big outdoor canoe town with a resort type atmosphere. Or at least it was the last time I was there.

 

[gunzo]

Maybe hit the small towns along the coast, see the lake & it's surroundings without the,,,, gee, looking for a word, but will just say it,,,, the nastiness & crime of a big city.

Maybe some mom & pop motels, diners, bar & grills along the coast that cost way less & reflect the area much better. Maybe that type of vacationing is long gone, but my dad always looked for that & I have too. Such a treat.

 

[blume357]

Being from the South having inherited the prejudices about the North... I'm having a problem wrapping my head around:
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[Mobuck]

No problem Blume. Just remember to take your insulated coveralls instead of bathing suit. :love: