Popular Vacation Destination Has Prettiest Lake in Massachusetts

Well, Massachusetts, we have now passed the unofficial start of Summer. Now it's time to start thinking about those Summer vacation destinations to head to. Perhaps you're looking to get out on the water during the warmer months. But what if there was a lake that was amazing to be on no matter what time of year it is, that it happens to actually be the prettiest lake in all of Massachusetts?

That seems to be the case for this popular vacation destination, which is no stranger to receiving lots of praise when it comes to being one of the most beautiful lakes in the state. It seems that the the popular publication, 'Reader's Digest' took it upon themselves to pick out The Prettiest Lake in Every State.

Where is the Prettiest Lake in Massachusetts?

This particular spot has a bit of history in literature and that may just give it away right there. In the town of Concord is where you'll find the prettiest lake in Massachusetts, which is Walden Pond.

It could be argued whether Walden Pond is a pond or lake, but for the sake of this title, it's a lake. While the pics with Fall foliage give it a little extra, it's definitely not hard to see why this spot has been picked as 'Reader's Digest' selection for the prettiest lake in Massachusetts, no matter what the season. Here's what they had to say about the spot:

Perhaps one of the most famous examples of nature-inspired literature is Massachusetts’ Walden Pond, which was memorialized by Henry David Thoreau. This 61-acre kettle hole (aka a small lake formed by glacial ice melt) can be found in Concord, Massachusetts, just 20 miles outside of Boston. The area is home to a Thoreau replica cabin and visitor center and is completely enclosed within the protected Walden Pond State Reservation. Swimming and hiking can also be enjoyed at this location. The beautiful Walden Pond also made the cut for our list of the coolest secret locations in every state.

When Henry David Thoreau uses it for inspiration for his literature ('Walden'), it's tough to argue with the idea that it's one of the prettiest bodies of water anywhere in the state. We're just lucky enough it's only a road trip away for a Summer vacation in Massachusetts.