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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.

A History of Tourism | Shores & Islands Ohio

Published May 2022 Time Traveler Series, guest post by Brian Shifflet, Visitor Experience Manager To understand the history of tourism in the Shores & Islands Ohio region, it helps to understand a brief history of tourism in the United States. While elite colonists and early Americans did frequent…

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Cedar Point in 2021 – Time for the Celebration of a Lifetime

Published April 2021 Cedar Point, a place like no other, opens for the 2021 season on Friday, May 14. With 18 world-class roller coasters, kids’ areas, live shows, lakefront boardwalk, and more, Cedar Point is the perfect destination for family fun! If you’re planning a visit this year, there are…

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Kalahari Review: Third Stop on the Right

Published March 2019 This review is part of a series of guest posts reviewing the indoor water park resorts of Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands. Rachel Cunningham Ravis, blogger at Third Stop on the Right , recently visited Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, as well as a few other local attractions…

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Castaway Bay Review: Kelsey and Co

Published February 2019 This review is part of a series of guest posts reviewing the indoor water park resorts of Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands. Kelsey Bunker Robertson, blogger at Kelsey and Co, recently visited Cedar Point’s Castaway Bay, as well as a few other local attractions, with her…

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What We're Thankful For...Top Eight Edition

In this season of thankfulness, we at Lake Erie Shores & Islands wish to share the top eight things for which we are thankful this year. 1. Skylines – Big cities may brag on their skyline views, but our skylines are pretty amazing. Heck, we've got the third-tallest national monument and the “Roller…

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Halloween Happenings that are Distinctively Shores & Islands

Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands, like many other communities in the Midwest, loves Halloween and all things autumn. Practically the entire month of October is dedicated to fall festivals, harvest happenings, and spooky thrills. If you're looking for a decidedly different way to celebrate…

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Five Great Couples' Getaways for Autumn

Autumn in Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands is a lovely time to visit. While most consider this resort destination a summer respite, fall welcomes temperate weather for outdoor activities, an abundance of events, and attractions that are open year-round. Here are five great couples' getaway ideas to…

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Shores & Islands Instagram Fan Photos

Here are just a few of our favorite Instagram fan-photos that have been shared recently. South Bass Island Lighthouse captured by @krambman Marblehead Lighthouse captured by @surojak Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point captured by @lifewith4boysblog Lakeside-Marblehead captured by @kt8691…

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