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.
Islands
Places to Eat
Local Stories
From the Islands

Fall Fun for Groups
Things aren’t scary in Shores & Islands Ohio, although the lake is Erie. Autumn brings fun and festivity to the region and what better way to get…
Like a Local: Janet Wermuth, Crooked Tree Vineyard
Part of Shores & Islands Ohio Like a Local series – Meet Janet Wermuth, owner S&IO: Tell us about your business. Janet: My husband Steve and…
Delving into the Depths: The Cavernous Wonders of Shores & Islands Ohio
Part of our Time Traveler Series Nestled in the heartland of America, in the charming region of Shores & Islands Ohio, exists an enticing underworld…
West Shores
Visit Elmore, Genoa, Oak Harbor, and Port Clinton
East Shores
Visit Berlin Heights, Birmingham, Huron, Milan, and Vermilion
Central Shores
Visit Sandusky, Bay View, and Castalia