Milwaukee named most affordable U.S. lakefront destination with cheap hotels, dining.

Milwaukee has been named the most affordable lakefront destination in the U.S., according to a Beach.com study. The city offers hotel stays for two at $1,818 and vacation rentals at $1,936, with the cheapest lakeside dining among surveyed cities. Milwaukee's nine Lake Michigan beaches, music, sports, and food events make it an attractive budget-friendly vacation spot.