Marblehead
Do not forget your camera, any visitor to this picturesque town will find numerous opportunities to use it! The oldest operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes is located here, along with numerous other historical attractions. Hometown restaurants and quaint gift shops round out this lakeshore experience.
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The scenery looks so much better in person, but if you’re at your desk looking on a computer, we understand. Don’t worry, the lake’s not going anywhere. Check out the nearby attractions and events listed above!
(Please note that sometimes a cam might be offline. If so, we are working hard behind the scenes to get it back online as soon as possible. We love showing you the amazing views that Shores & Islands Ohio has to offer.)
Marblehead Lighthouse
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From Marblehead

Marblehead Peninsula Trail Coming Soon? Feasibility Study Underway Thanks to Grant Program
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