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.

Give the Gift of Shores & Islands Ohio this season

Instead of stressing over the perfect gift, picking out the perfect décor, or planning the perfect menu for the perfect holiday gathering this season, consider the gift of time spent together. People of all ages can enjoy gathering with friends and family to share in the gift of experiences. Whether…

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Haunted Happenings | Shores & Islands Ohio

Welcome to October – officially Halloween season! Sure, there are lots of ways to get scared out of your gourd – Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends evening events have been doing an amazing job for a quarter of a century! Ghostly Manor’s Lake Eerie Fearfest offers maximum scares also, recently named one of…

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Sailing…Takes Me Away… | Shores & Islands Ohio

I love Yacht Rock . So, it’s fair to say Christopher Cross’ “Sailing” is what first came to mind when we got the invite to try out a sailing excursion on Lake Erie. A few members from the Shores & Islands Ohio team recently learned a bit more about what guests can experience when they book a sailing…

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Group Tour’s Island Adventure

Sunshine and warm weather let us know summer is here and what better place to spend it than Shores & Islands Ohio? Groups of all sizes and ages can enjoy an island getaway right here on South Bass Island better known as Put-in-Bay – the village on the island. S&IO Social Media Manager, Dayton, and I…

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Celebrate National Waterpark Day on July 28!

Celebrate National Waterpark Day, a holiday created by Kalahari! ­– Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, is the ultimate summer destination. Sandusky’s Kalahari Resort this season unveiled a huge expansion to its three-acre Zambezi Outdoor Waterpark! New…

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Fun For All: 12 Family Fun Must-do’s

Shores & Islands Ohio is made for families! With something for everyone, there’s no shortage of fun and engaging activities. The whole family will love making vacation memories together. Cruise to an island and take a tour, or rent a golf cart or bicycle and ride along the water’s edge at your own…

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Beauty from Stone: The Story of the Lakeside Daisy

Part of our Time Traveler Series On the side of a small lane in Marblehead, Ohio lies a rocky plain of former quarry land, that each May turns to a carpet of gold. The creator of this yellow glow is the Lakeside Daisy ( Tetraneuris herbacea ), an endangered plant that grows on ground one would think…

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What's Fresh and New for 2023 | Shores & Islands Ohio

Looking for the latest Shores & Islands developments? Or maybe it’s been a while since your last visit and you don’t want to miss a thing? Check out all the new and notable attractions to the region for 2023. Time to start planning your summertime getaway! Cedar Point Amusement Park introduces The…

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