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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Reunite This Year in Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands

Published May 2021 As things slowly get back to normal, Americans are excited for the opportunity to be able to reunite with their extended families again. Due to the pandemic, many families, close and extended, could not get together, but thanks to increased vaccination rates and lowering COVID-19…

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Snapper’s Brass & Gas Car Club Tours Lake Erie Shores & Islands

Published October 2020 Recently, the Snapper’s Brass & Gas car club visited the Shores & Islands region for a multi-day tour which included several stops and photo ops. This touring club is a regional affiliate of the Antique Automobile Club of America for cars manufactured prior to 1916. According…

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Don't Take Our Word For It - Expert Tips From Travel Writers

Published July 2020 Travel writers, bloggers, and social media influencers literally travel for a living. It is their job to visit travel destinations and scope out the best attractions and the coolest experiences. Many of these seasoned professionals have visited the Shores & Islands region over…

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Pet-Friendly Shores & Islands

Updated August 2021 Does the idea of a road trip get your tail wagging? Don’t leave your four-legged friends home while you travel – Lake Erie Shores & Islands has some great suggestions for those traveling with pets. Home Away from Home Did you know there are pet-friendly accommodations all over…

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#TravelTuesday: One day in…Port Clinton/Catawba

On Tuesdays this summer, we are exploring the great cities and towns that make up Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands for #TravelTuesday. Last week we explored historic downtown Sandusky. This week we visited Port Clinton/Catawba. Port Clinton/Catawba is known as the “Walleye Capital of the World”…

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#TravelTuesday: One day on...Kelleys Island

This summer, we are exploring the great cities and towns that make up Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands for #TravelTuesday. Last week we explored the village of Oak Harbor. This week, we decided to leave the mainland behind and head out to the largest of Ohio's Lake Erie islands – Kelleys Island…

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