Published May 2022 The iconic Marblehead Lighthouse, one of the most photographed Lake Erie landmarks, will turn 200 years old this year and the entire community is poised to celebrate this momentous occasion. The oldest continuously-operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes has been in operation on…
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Published May 2022 As we head full-steam into peak travel and tourism season for Shores & Islands Ohio, which is generally May-September, we’re thrilled to share all that’s new and exciting within the region this year. While our current “what’s new” list numbers over 40 new businesses, attraction…
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Helping maritime captains navigate the Great Lakes for centuries, lighthouses mark coastlines and show safe entries to harbors. They are also popular among shoreline lovers for their unique beauty and photo opportunities. The Shores & Islands region is home to eight lighthouses, six of which can be…
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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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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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Updated September 2021 Vacation time is precious; everyone is strapped for time. So, when we finally find a few free days in our schedule, we don’t want to spend an entire paycheck (even if we know the memories and experiences will enrich us in other ways!) Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands is an…
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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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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 the communities of Castalia and Bay View. This week we visited the quaint waterfront village of Marblehead. Here's a quick look at some of…
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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 coastal community of Huron. This week, we caught the ferry to the village of Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island. Put-in-Bay has been an ideal stopping…
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Published July 2017 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, and Kelleys…
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