Straddling the Franco-Swiss border is Lake Geneva, a 224-square-mile lake formed by the Rhône River. It has been a popular vacation spot for years, drawing such memorable names as Audrey Hepburn ...

or taking the No. 8 bus from Geneva to the border. You can then walk, bike or take the cable car to the top. The mountain itself is free to visit 24 hours a day, but fees apply for select mountain ...