Welcome to Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands

Whether you prefer a getaway that includes lazy days at the beach, fishing with friends, and bicycling around an island, or one filled with exciting thrills like waterslides, roller coasters, and entertaining nightlife, Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands is the ideal destination. It offers a coastal retreat with abundant recreational options to satisfy a number of interests including history, birding, amusement parks, cruises, animal parks, art, kayaking, and more!

Special events bring visitors year-round, but 2013 is especially anticipated with the Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial and its many events. Historic exhibits, tall ship tours, day sails, musical entertainment and more, lead up to a full-scale re-enactment of the Battle of Lake Erie at the actual battle site near Put-in-Bay on Labor Day weekend. Make sure to read about all the exciting events and add them to your itinerary.

How you spend your day is up to you, but let the overnight hospitality be ours. With lodging options as varied as historic bed and breakfasts, lakefront camping, full-service resorts, fully-equipped condos and cottages, or traditional hotels, there’s plenty of reasons to stay the night. Make sure to check out the discounted Shore Savings Card offers and Lodging Packages for valuable savings.