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Located in the Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine State Forest only one hour from Milwaukee and about 2.5 hours from Chicago, Elkhart Lake is one of the oldest Wisconsin resort lakes and has been a popular summer destination since 1860.
- The resorts around the lake were famous for sailing, bathing, and gambling.
- Of the 446 hotel rooms that existed at that time, many are still around, now renovated and updated. Osthoff Resort is one of our favorites. The shoreline is well developed, mostly with summer homes.
- There is a very active sailing club, and motorized boats are prohibited on Sundays, when sailing races are held.
- The clear, clean lake is very good for swimming and the fishing is excellent all year round.
- The area around the lake is popular for hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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