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Lake towns are often an underrated destination to spend a day surrounded by friends and family while soaking up the sun and enjoying both leisurely and adventurous activities, from lounging along the shores or fishing in the quiet of the surrounding nature to hopping into a boat for a ride along the water or showing off your skills wakeboarding.
FinanceBuzz searched around the country for some truly stunning locales near the water, compiling a list of the "most popular" lake town in each state. According to the site, the top choice for Tennessee is the popular East Tennessee locale of Chattanooga, located along the Tennessee River. Chattanooga is even home to the best "hidden gem" destination in the state!
Here's what the site had to say about the best lake town in the state:
"Chattanooga is an excellent community for fun, including along the Tennessee River that flows from the Appalachian Mountains. Climb to Rub Falls or Point Park for a stunning view. Visit the Tennessee Aquarium, take a guided whiskey-tasting tour, or explore the Hunter Museum of American Art."
Check out the full list of the most popular lake towns around the country at financebuzz.com. You can also see our previous coverage to see which spot was named the best lake destination in the state.