Islands
Put-in-Bay
Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, has been an ideal stop over for boaters ever since early French and English explorers “put in at the bay.” By 1864…
North Bass Island
The northern-most inhabited island in the Shores & Islands region, North Bass Island, is a quaint, secluded getaway known for its beautiful state park.
Middle Bass Island
Neighboring both Kelleys Island and South Bass Island (Put-in-Bay), Middle Bass Island blends nature and serenity on this secluded island getaway.
Kelleys Island
The largest of Ohio's Lake Erie Islands, Kelleys Island, is dominated by natural areas.
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From the Islands
Explore Kelleys Island in a Whole New Way at the Kelleys Island Amazing Race
Some races are all about speed. The Kelleys Island Amazing Race is all about adventure. Described as a "weekend on wheels," this unique summer…
The Benson Ford and How it Became the Coolest Private Home in Ohio
For those who have traveled to South Bass Island (commonly referred to by the name of the village Put-In-Bay) aboard the Jet Express, you have perhaps had a…
A Tail-Wagging New Event on South Bass Island - Introducing the Inaugural Put-in-Bay Dog Bowl
Hosted by the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Shores & Islands Ohio Get ready for an unforgettable summer kickoff on Saturday, May…
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