Located in northern Italy, the Lake District is an ideal destination for visitors seeking to enjoy natural beauty, historic sights, water activities, and delicious regional cuisine.

Lake Como, in the Lombardy Region, is a long and narrow lake in the form of a wishbone with the towns of Como and Lecco at the southern end. Narrow winding roads hug the hillside along the lake and connect lovely lakeside towns. There is also an extensive ferry service which crisscrosses the lake.

Explore lakeside towns such as Varenna, Menaggio, and Bellagio and visit elegant villas such as Villa Carlotta which line the lake. With the Alps as a backdrop, there are spectacular views of the lake, elegant villas, and small towns along the lakeshore from many points on and around Lake Como.

Lake Garda, the largest and easternmost of the lakes, borders the regions of Lombardy, Veneto , and Trentino. Most places around the lake are easily accessible by car, but the best views of the elegant villas and gardens along Lake Garda can be seen by boat. Visit the lovely town of Sirminone with its Medieval Castle which is located at the tip of a narrow peninsula on the southern end of the lake.

The beautiful city of Verona, the setting of Shakespeare's famous play Romeo and Juliet, is short drive from Lake Garda. Visit the colorful market in Piazza Erba, the church of San Zeno Maggiore, and the enormous Roman Arena in the historic heart of Verona.