Lake Erie Love Blog

One of the Midwest’s hottest vacation spots, the region between Toledo and Cleveland provides an eclectic mix of historically significant sites, family-fun amusements, gorgeous scenery, and outdoor recreation.

Plan for Some Island Time on Kelleys

Published July 2021 Not only is Kelleys Island the largest of its kind in Lake Erie Shores & Islands, but it’s also one of the most hoppin’ and happenin’ spots in the area! These upcoming weeks feature a plethora of fun events, from fundraisers to film festivals to fireworks, that will delight…

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Take a Break from the Lake in Bellevue | Shores & Islands Ohio

Published July 2021 Just 20 minutes south of Lake Erie sits the quiet, welcoming community of Bellevue. Surprisingly, this small town is full of hidden gems to enhance your Shores & Islands getaway. So, take a break from the lake and see what Bellevue has to offer for family fun and interesting…

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Postcards from the Past

Published December 2020 The city of Vermilion is known for its quaint downtown and lakeside charm. Now it is also known for its public art! Vermilion’s first public art installation, The Postcard Project , debuted in segments throughout 2019 and 2020 and is now available in its completion for public…

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The Latest from The Sandusky State Theatre

Published November 2020 Lake Erie Shores & Islands is a proud supporter of the arts. The performing arts have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the cancellation of several events and the closing of venues due to group gathering and social distancing guidelines. In June 2020 the…

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This is Coasting with Social Distancing

Published June 2020 Closer-to-home travel, social distancing, new protocols, and face-coverings are all part of the new normal in the travel landscape. Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands is looking forward to welcoming guests again for the summer, but we want you to know that we are doing…

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Fall in Love Again with Lake Erie Shores & Islands

Published August 2019 Couples looking to relax and recharge, no matter the reason, find plenty of ways to do so in Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands. Whether it’s a romantic celebration, a fun adventure, discovering new tastes, or a chance to escape the day-to-day. Celebrate in Style Lake Erie…

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#TravelTuesday: One day in…Downtown Sandusky

On Tuesdays this summer, we are exploring the great cities and towns that make up Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands for our #TravelTuesday initiative. Don't miss our previous #TravelTuesday posts – to-date we have visited Vermilion, Middle Bass Island, Lakeside Chautauqua, Milan, Kelleys Island…

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#TravelTuesday: One day in…Elmore/Genoa

On Tuesdays this summer, we are exploring the great cities and towns that make up Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands for #TravelTuesday. Don't miss our previous #TravelTuesday posts – to-date we have visited Vermilion, Middle Bass Island, Lakeside Chautauqua, Milan, Kelleys Island, Huron, Put-in-Bay…

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