If you’re planning a family vacation, a reunion, or just a weekend getaway, Camp Richardson has it all. (I love this place.) On a long sandy beach on the southwest shore, this woodsy retreat offers a wide array of activities and several lodging and dining options. Its two restaurants offer lakeside dining, but there are also more informal dining options, plus a general store, a candy store, and an ice-cream parlor. The sports center rents all the seasonal equipment you’ll need. You can ski right along the shore, scale the rock-climbing wall, or visit the stable for horseback riding.

The full-service marina rents ski boats, jet skis, kayaks, and paddleboats, and offers guided tours, cruises, and chartered fishing trips. Lodging options include a hotel, cabins, a beachside inn, a marina duplex, tent campgrounds, and an RV park. The children will fall into bed exhausted at night with all of the organized activities available. Cabins rent only by the week in summer and fill up quickly. Tip: Check their website for seasonal money-saving packages.