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.

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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Outdoor Dining in Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands

Updated June 2021 Sunny weather has arrived! When summer hits, and especially with the current climate, spacious outdoor dining areas are a great way to support locally-owned restaurants. Looking for local dining with outdoor patios, decks, or picnic tables? Here are a few of the many outdoor…

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Home Away from Home – Vacation Rentals | Shores & Islands Ohio

Updated June 2020 Sometimes you just need a little home away from home. When vacationing, often travelers look for accommodations with the comforts of home. Families and larger travel groups especially enjoy having space to spread out, rooms for privacy, and expanded kitchen facilities. Whether…

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#TravelTuesday: One day in…Lakeside

On Tuesdays this summer, we are exploring the great cities and towns that make up Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands for our new #TravelTuesday initiative. Last week we left the mainland and headed out to one of the many islands in western Lake Erie – Middle Bass Island. This week we are visiting…

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Top 6 Beaches | Shores & Islands Ohio

Updated July 2024 Are you itching to get outdoors and soak up the sun? To relax and enjoy the calmness of a cool lake breeze and the sounds of lapping water on the shore? To fully enjoy your summer?! Lake Erie’s beaches are ready to welcome you. What is summer without a little sand between your…

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