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.

Like a Local: Julene Market, Miller Boat Line

Part of the Shores & Islands Ohio Like a Local Series – Meet Julene Market, co-owner S&IO: Tell us about your business. Who is involved in the operations? Julene: Our family owns and operates Miller Boat Line, the passenger and vehicle ferry service to Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island) and Middle Bass…

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Put-in-Bay One Day Group Adventure

Published March 2022 When planning a group trip to Shores & Islands Ohio, be sure to include a visit to Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island on your itinerary. Groups of all types and sizes love to visit this beautiful Lake Erie island and we help make planning your island excursion easy. When planning…

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Group Tours in Sandusky, Ohio

Published October 2021 When planning your Shores & Islands group tours, add a visit to beautiful downtown Sandusky, Ohio in the heart of the region. Group tours benefit from a visit to this lovely town, named Best Coastal Small Town in America by the readers of USA Today . Tour planners appreciate…

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ROAD TRIP: How do I get to the Lake Erie islands?

Updated August 2024 So, you’re heading out on a road trip and you are ready for some island time. At Shores & Islands Ohio, you can easily combine the two! Take your car to cruise scenic island drives. Or don’t; it’s completely up to you. You can road trip as far as the ferry landing or airport and…

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Start Coasting – Ways to Get Out on the Lake

Published July 2020 One of the most important natural resources in the Shores & Islands region is our great Lake Erie. Not only does it provide fresh drinking water for the area, but it offers hours of recreational fun, from swimming to boating to fishing. While our Lake Erie beaches are popular…

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Road Trip: Discovering Downtown Sandusky

Updated August 2021 Continuing our Discovering Downtown series, we take you to Sandusky and other towns in the East Lake Erie Shores & Islands neighborhood. The waterfront town of Sandusky continues its amazing revival. Named 2019’s “Best Coastal Small Town in America” by readers of USA Today , the…

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Influencers Share the Lake Erie Love

Published May 2020 While travel is not possible right now, it’s important as the country slowly and safely begins to reopen, that you stay inspired. We all need something to look forward to! Recently we reached out to travel influencers to ask them about their favorite visit to Ohio’s Lake Erie…

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Getaway Girl: Lake Erie Bachelorette Party Ideas for Any Bride

Updated April 2023 So you're getting married soon. Or maybe your bestie, sister, cousin, or coworker is – and you get to plan the bachelorette party and/or bridal shower. Shores & Islands Ohio in the ideal location to celebrate the upcoming nuptials with a girl's getaway weekend. Let your hair down…

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