Not Just for the Birds.

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American Birding—and Beyond.

While we’re proud to be known as the Warbler Capital of the World, when it comes to local attractions, birding is just the beginning. The sky’s the limit for fun this spring and summer at the shore, so make sure to stay and play after the birds fly away.
Check out all the super fly offers and our Shore Savings Card below for discounts and promotions on local attractions, shops, restaurants and lodging.

Birding In Shores & Islands Ohio

Welcome to the Warbler Capital of the World! From Magee Marsh to Old Woman Creek, you'll discover so many reasons to spend another day in Shores & Islands Ohio, one of the nation's best areas for birding.

Discounts are available for birders visiting the Shores & Islands Ohio area. Head over to the Shore Savings to check them out. Don't forget to get your Shores & Islands Ohio 2024 Play + Stay Travel Guide to plan a vacation, weekend getaway or mini-break to Sandusky, Cedar Point, Port Clinton, Put-in-Bay, or Kelleys Island – some of the best vacation spots in Ohio. It includes travel tips, Lake Erie tourist attractions, a map, and our Shore Savings Card for discounts offered throughout our region. We'd Lake Erie Love to see you!

Biggest Week in American Birding

The Warbler Capital of the World

The schedule for the 2024 Biggest Week In American Birding has posted! The 10-day event will feature a great array of identification, conservation, and birding workshops along with other great programs, field trips, outings, and more!

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Shores & Islands Ohio Birding Guide

Check out our detailed guide to the area's best locations for birding!

Birding Hot Spots

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Shores & Islands Ohio March & April Event Highlights

So far, March is “in like a Lamb” in this coastal region of Ohio. Winter has been fairly mild and we are already seeing signs of spring all around. Looking for a reason to visit Shores & Islands… Learn More

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A Short History of The Great Black Swamp in the Shores & Islands Ohio Region

Part of our Time Traveler Series Did you know that your Gin and Tonic has a connection to Shores & Islands Ohio? The quinine in tonic was essential to survival in the early days of European settlement in the… Learn More

South Bass Island State Park camping group

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Camping | Shores & Islands Ohio

Updated August 2024 There are varied camping experiences available throughout the Shores & Islands Ohio region. There is everything from rustic cabins and primitive tent sites for a real… Learn More