SYRACUSE - Lake Wawasee, known as the largest natural lake in Indiana, is great for swimming, boating and skiing.
Do you want to discover the history of Lake Wawasee?
Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are once again teaming to offer an historical tour of Lake Wawasee. Enjoy local historian Ann Garceau as she narrates the cruise around the lake highlighting various points of interest aboard the SS Lillypad II. A map of the lake is provided to follow along during the cruise.
This event is popular so get your tickets early, according to a news release provided by Chautauqua-Wawasee. Garceau will share her knowledge about historic hotels, events, property owners, restaurants, entertainment venues, boat taxis, marinas, other points of interest and little-known facts as the SS Lillypad proceeds around the shoreline of the lake. Snack food will be provided along with a cash bar.
All tickets must be purchased in advance for the two-hour cruise from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Boarding begins at 12:45 p.m. at The Frog Tavern, 1116 S. Harkless Drive, Syracuse.
Tickets are available from the Chautauqua-Wawasee website at https://www.chautauquawawasee.org/lake-wawasee-historical-cruise-2025/
If you have questions, contact Chautauqua-Wawasee at 574-377-7543 or by email at [email protected].
Chautauqua-Wawasee is a nonprofit organization that provides quality programming based on the four pillars of arts, education, faith and recreation and helps to make Syracuse and the region a great place to visit, live, work and raise a family, the release states.