After counting almost 30,000 votes, Visit Indiana announced today the winners for The 20IN20 Best of Indiana people's choice campaign. The winners are:
- Donut Shops: Rise'n Roll Bakery & Deli;
- Lakes: Lake Wawasee; and
- Unique Sleeps: French Lick Resort.
"It may be hard to narrow your choice in these categories, but what's great about the Best of Indiana is you get to learn about other voters' favorite locations and ones you might want to visit as well," said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch.
Lakes
Voters named Lake Wawasee in Kosciusko County as the best lake in Indiana. It is the largest natural lake within Indiana's borders. You can experience Lake Wawasee on the SS Lillypad, a 110-passenger dinner boat, or rent a boat for the day.
Indiana's Lake Michigan shoreline is number two on the best lake list. The beaches, trails and sand dunes of this area are part of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park.
You'll find marinas to launch your boat in Michigan City and Hammond. Don't have a boat? There are charter boats available to take your group on fishing and boating excursions.
Indiana's second-largest natural lake gets the third spot on the lake list. Located in the charming small town of Culver, Lake Maxinkuckee, known as "Lake Max," delights visitors with every kind of water activity.
