Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The eight U.S. states bordering the Great Lakes and their capitals:
| State | Capital | Lakes Bordered |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Springfield | Lake Michigan |
| Indiana | Indianapolis | Lake Michigan |
| Michigan | Lansing | Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie |
| Minnesota | Saint Paul | Lake Superior |
| New York | Albany | Lake Erie, Lake Ontario |
| Ohio | Columbus | Lake Erie |
| Pennsylvania | Harrisburg | Lake Erie |
| Wisconsin | Madison | Lake Superior, Lake Michigan |
Note: Michigan has the most Great Lakes shoreline (5,200 km) and touches four lakes. Ontario (Canada) borders four lakes (Superior, Huron, Erie, Ontario).