Experience a culinary journey through the world of fine dining in Shores & Islands Ohio, where gourmet delights meet the picturesque landscapes of Lake Erie. Fine dining refers to a restaurant experience that is of a higher quality and greater formality compared to the experience at a casual dining…
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Part of our Time Traveler Series If you have stopped by our Shores & Islands Ohio Port Clinton Welcome Center, you may have noticed a bit of a change in the flower beds bordering our parking lot. This spring our office crew planted over 600 native flowers and grasses that over time will become a…
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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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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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Part of our Time Traveler Series Rutherford B. Hayes may not be the first person to come to mind when one recalls presidential history, but his presidency, while contentious, has had a lasting impact on our nation. His presence in the Shores & Islands Ohio region and its neighboring communities also…
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Spring is often thought of as a time of rebirth or reawakening. With events like the Biggest Week in American Birding and the reopening of many seasonal businesses in the area, Shores & Islands Ohio is truly blossoming once again. Our group services team is here to help you plan group excursions…
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Congratulations! All the love in the air has you thinking about your wedding. You’re getting married, but where to hold the ceremony and reception? Destination weddings are popular these days, but perhaps you don’t have the budget to fly off to Fiji or you don’t want the entire wedding party going…
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Part of the Shores & Islands Ohio Like a Local series - Meet Nikolai Blumensaadt, owner S&IO: Tell us about your business. Nikolai: My family and I have proudly owned and operated our business since 2014. My wife, Kenzie, and I moved back to the islands area to open the original Ørchard Bar & Table…
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Updated December 2023 Wylie Walleye, a 20 ft. long, 600 lb. fiberglass walleye is being polished up and readied for his big New Year’s Eve night, the Walleye Drop. The event, also known as Walleye Madness at Midnight, has been held annually since the late 90’s, even in 2020 as a livestreamed virtual…
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Part of our Time Traveler Series Winemaking has a long history in Shores & Islands Ohio. The region boasts two appellations, The Lake Erie Appellation, and the only island viticultural appellation in the United States, Isle St. George (the island itself is also known as North Bass Island). The…
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