The places that don't make you apologize for the kids. Restaurants with crayons that aren't an afterthought, parks with shade and bathrooms, the ice-cream stop with the line on a hot Tuesday.
A Seneca barbecue standby on Market Street — pulled pork, ribs, and the sides, the casual pick after a day on the water.
A 1,000-acre state park on the lake's northern shore with hiking trails, camping, and a beach — the interpretive center covers the Cherokee history the lake now sits over.