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.

ROAD TRIP: How do I get to the Lake Erie islands?

Updated August 2024 So, you’re heading out on a road trip and you are ready for some island time. At Shores & Islands Ohio, you can easily combine the two! Take your car to cruise scenic island drives. Or don’t; it’s completely up to you. You can road trip as far as the ferry landing or airport and…

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The Lake House at North Bass Island

Published September 2018 Nature enthusiasts rejoice! Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands has a new overnight option for those who enjoy the great outdoors – and it is unlike any place else in the world! Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Ohio State Parks & Watercraft recently unveiled their…

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#TravelTuesday: One Day on...South Bass 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 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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#TravelTuesday: One Day on…Middle Bass Island

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 stopped by the waterfront town of Vermilion. This week, we decided to leave the mainland and head out to one of the many islands in western Lake Erie –…

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