It's a SHORE Thing...

Shores & Islands Ohio

Shores & Islands Ohio is not just a place...it's a feeling. It's the memories people have from unforgettable experiences here that live in their hearts for a lifetime. Boundless adventures and discoveries await. Shores & Islands Ohio embodies the excitement felt from the very first time you visit, to becoming a seasoned regular or a part of the community. It's where you find your Lake Erie Love. Start planning your next Lake Erie vacation.

Things To Do

Explore Fun

Sep 07

Milan Melon Festival

Milan

Sep 11

Oktoberfest 2026

Sandusky

Sep 12

Treasure Island Day

Kelleys Island

Sep 12

Pioneer Days

Historic Lyme Village
Bellevue

Sep 19

Brew-Haha

Milan Museum
Milan

Sep 19

Tea in the Wright Mansion

Bellevue

Sep 20

Vintage Baseball Game: Spiegel Grove Squires vs. Edison Sparks

Sep 21

Restaurant Week

Kelleys Island

Sep 26

Big Day at the Bay

Put-in-Bay

Oct 02

Oastoberfest 2026

Recurring daily
Twin Oast Brewery
Port Clinton

Oct 10

Oak Harbor Apple Festival

Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce
Oak Harbor

Oct 10

PIB Oktoberfest

DeRivera Park
Put-in-Bay

Oct 17

Skelly Hunt

Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Put-in-Bay

Oct 17

Downtown Fremont Farmers Market-Halloween Happenings!

Downtown Fremont, Inc.
Fremont

Oct 17

Sandusky Witches Walk

Jackson Street Pier
Sandusky

Places To Stay

Find Comfort

6 min. read

Full Steam Ahead: How Steamships Shaped Lake Erie Tourism

In the early 1900s commerce on Lake Erie centered around fishing and freight. Technology was advancing in transportation, and other sectors were feeling a trickle-down effect. For example, people started to enjoy… Learn More — Full Steam Ahead: How Steamships Shaped Lake Erie Tourism

12 min. read

Summer Fun Meets Fall Favorites: 25 September Events

September brings the best of both seasons to Shores & Islands Ohio, with plenty of late-summer fun mixed with the first signs of fall. From beloved traditions like the Milan Melon Festival and Historic Weekend… Learn More — Summer Fun Meets Fall Favorites: 25 September Events

3 min. read

Plan Your Labor Day Weekend Around the Return of Strongman Champions League

Unbelievable feats of strength are returning to the Lake Erie shoreline! Shores & Islands Ohio is thrilled to announce that the Strongman Champions League will once again bring its international strength… Learn More — Plan Your Labor Day Weekend Around the Return of Strongman Champions League

It's a SHORE Thing...

Shores & Islands Ohio

Follow Our Social

#LakeErieLove

Things To Do

Places To Stay

Follow Our Social

#LakeErieLove

Download/Request

Travel Guide

View Live

Webcams

Sign Up For

Enews