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Shores & Islands Ohio
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SHORES & ISLANDS OHIO, September 20, 2023 --- Two new staff members joined the Shores & Islands Ohio team recently, while one transitions into a new role. Shores & Islands Ohio is the destination…
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SHORES & ISLAND OHIO, June 15, 2023 --- Shores & Islands Ohio, the tourism marketing organization for Erie and Ottawa counties, is proud to announce the second year of awards in the organization’s…
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SHORES & ISLANDS OHIO, May 4, 2023 --- National Travel and Tourism Week is coming! Established in 1983, National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is an annual tradition to celebrate the U.S. travel…
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Tourism Organization Shares Accomplishments, Recognizes Industry Partners LAKESIDE, OHIO, April 20, 2023 --- Shores & Islands Ohio, the destination marketing organization for Erie and Ottawa counties…
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DON’T BE LEFT IN THE DARK! SHORES & ISLANDS OHIO, April 4, 2023 – Where will you be one year from now? Don’t be left in the dark when it comes to the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! With unobstructed views…
Media Mentions
Stories About
Shores & Islands Ohio
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The 7 Best Places to See the Total Solar Eclipse, Outside Magazine, September 2023
11 Top Places to Visit in Ohio in the Fall, World Atlas, September 2023
Set a Course for Huron, Lakeland Boating, September 2023
Where to Visit the Most Beautiful Lakes in the Midwest, Explore, September 2023
Family Road Trip Guide: Sandusky, Ohio, Metro Parent, September 2023
10 Best Places to Visit in Ohio, US News & World Report, August 2023
Regional Fall Travel Ideas on a Budget August 2023
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14 Best Weekend Getaways in Ohio for Girls' Trips, Family Fun, and More
7 Best Weekend Getaways in Ohio, TripAdvisor August 2022
The Best Things to Do at the Shores & Islands of Lake Erie, Breakfast With Nick August 2022
Top 15 Things to Do in a day on Kelleys Island, Everyday Shortcuts August 2022
25 Things to Do in Put-in-Bay, Gleason Family Adventure July 2022
Ohio's Lake Erie Lighthouses, Ohio Magazine June 2022
A Lake Erie Island Summer, Insights - AAA Ohio June 2022
My 5 Favorite E-Bike Trails to Explore in the Midwest, Travel Awaits May 2022
Best Memorial Day Fishing Destinations 2022, FishingBooker.com May 2022
Best Indoor Waterparks in Ohio for Family Fun, TravelingMom.com May 2022
New in Ohio tourism for 2022, Cleveland.com March 2022
The 12 Best Lake Erie Beaches in Ohio and Pennsylvania, PureWow March 2022
Enjoy Island Time, Ohio.org March 2022
The Great Lakes Welcomes the Young and Young at Heart, Group Travel Leader February 2022
Ice Festivals Throughout Ohio Celebrate the Season, Columbus Dispatch January 2022
Best Driving Vacations: Natural Wonders Along Lake Erie, Columbus Monthly February 2022
8 Most Charming Small Towns in Ohio, World Atlas January 2022
The Best Road Trips from Chicago with Itineraries, Dang Travelers January 2022
25 Delightful Road Trips from Chicago, The Local Tourist January 2022
9 Fantastic Winter Activities on Lake Erie in Ohio, Travel Awaits January 2022
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The Best Places to Fish in Lake Erie, Yahoo News/Dick Martin Outdoors November 2021
Ironman 70.3 Ohio will be held in Sandusky for next three years, Cleveland.com November 2021
Take a Road Trip to Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Cleveland West Side Moms November 2021
Best Hometowns 2021: Sandusky, Ohio Magazine November 2021
An Ohio Island & Lake Erie Getaway in the Midwest, Cornfields & High Heels September 2021
34 Cool and Unique Things to Do at Put-in-Bay, She Saves She Travels September 2021
27 Awesome Things to Do in Sandusky Ohio You Can't Miss, She Saves She Travels September 2021
Make Lasting Memories with your Family in Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Mommi Nation September 2021
Romantic Things to do in Sandusky for Couples, Sand and Snow August 2021
Family Road Trip to Lake Erie, Gleason Family Adventure July 2021
5 Trips to Plan Around America's Great Lakes, Conde Nast Traveler June 2021
Top 7 US Summer Fishing Destinations for 2021, FishingBooker.com June 2021
8 Charming Small Towns on Lake Erie in Ohio, Travel Awaits May 2021
13 Best Places to Visit in Ohio, Trips to Discover March 2021
Las 7 Attracciones Turisticas mas Famosas de Ohio, ViveUSA March 2021
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Perch & Walleye Fishing on Lake Erie: 6 Things to Know, Planetware December 2020
Lake Erie: Walleyes and Perch are a Sure Bet, Midwest Outdoors November 2020
America's Best Ecotourism Destinations, RAVE November 2020
Lake Erie the perfect destination for socially distant escape, Dayton.com September 2020
Peeks of Halloween & All the Safety at Cedar Point this Summer, Karyn Locke August 2020
Camping at South Bass Island State Park, Gleason Family Adventure August 2020
Plan a Lake Erie Shores & Islands Getaway, Compass Ohio Summer 2020
Exploring Kelleys Island State Park, Cleveland.com July 2020
Road Trip! Midwest Micro-cations You Need to Take This Summer, Chicago Parent July 2020
America's Islands: Explore island getaways in Midwest and Northeast, Group Tour Magazine May 2020
Great Summer Getaways off the Beaten Path, Business Jet Traveler Summer 2020
15 Best Midwest Road Trips, She Saves She Travels May 2020
Secret Ohio: The Keeper's House, Ohio Magazine April 2020
Plan Now. Visit Later. Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Travel With Marilyn April 2020
Put-in-Bay: The Charming Ohio Island Village You Must Visit, Travel Awaits March 2020
Burning Snowman: To Banish Winter, Tim Must Die, Great Lakes Now February 2020
Kelleys Island: Ohio's Best-Kept Secret, Travel Awaits February 2020
Great Lakes Getaways, The Group Travel Leader February 2020
Explore Beautiful Ohio: Museums, Roller Coasters, State Parks, USA Today February 2020
Best of the Midwest: 10 Places to go in 2020, Chicago Tribune January 2020
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The 20 Best Things to do in Ohio for First Timers, Money Inc. December 2019
How to Have a Romantic Getaway in Sandusky, Ohio, Sand and Snow November 2019
Three Days in and Around Sandusky, Ohio, Travel Inspired Living December 2019
Plan a Mid-Week Visit to Sandusky to Maximize Your Vacation, Wagon Pilot Adventures October 2019
Put-in-Bay, Ohio: Enjoy Island Life in the Midwest, Travel With Sara September 2019
6 Autumn Getaways Your Family Will Fall For, Chicago Parent September 2019
Kelleys Island, Lake Erie Fun, Traveling Adventures of a Farm Girl, September 2019
Touring Liberty Aviation Museum, Trails & Travel September 2019
Kelleys Island: The Official Travel Guide, Annie Wears It September 2019
Ten Marblehead Lighthouse Facts, Traveling Adventures of a Farm Girl September 2019
Family Outings: Getaway to Lake Erie and Put-in-Bay, Cincinnati Family August 2019
Video: Kelleys Island, City Surge August 2019
Sandusky Boomerangs Back, and Business is Booming, Ideastream August 2019
What is there to do at the African Safari Wildlife Park in Ohio?, Exploration America August 2019
Winery Weekends: Visit Four Landmark Spots, Ohio Magazine August 2019
Getting There's Half the Fun, Journal and Topics August 2019
Video: Cheers Trail, City Surge July 2019
Puttering Around Put-in-Bay, Trails & Travel July 2019
Video: Put-in-Bay, City Surge June 2019
Travel Guide: Sandusky Ohio, Vino in the Village July 2019
The Best Tiny Beach Towns in America - According to You!, Coastal Living June 2019
Fearless Summer: Cedar Point - The Roller Coaster Capital of the World!, Forbes June 2019
Our Island Getaway to Put-in-Bay, Ohio, Way 2 Good Life June 2019
Northeast Ohio and a Lake Erie Islands Adventure, Richard Varr Travel Blog June 2019
Lakeside Getaways, Ohio Magazine April 2019
Ohio Offers Electrifying Nightlife Options for Groups, Meetings Today March 2019
Sandusky Ohio Staycation Ideas, Mission: To Save March 2019
These American Cities Have Surprising Black History, Travel Noire February 2019
19 Midwest Destinations to Travel with your Family in 2019, Chicago Parent January 2019
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Island Getaways That Won't Require a Passport, Amsterdam News December 2018
Touring an Ohio Island Getaway, Travel Pulse October 2018
Island Time, Ohio Style, NationalParkTraveling.com September 2018
Fun Things for Teens to do in Sandusky...besides Cedar Point, Family Travels on a Budget August 2018
Lake Erie Islands in Ohio - 2 Day Summer Itinerary with Kids, Trekaroo August 2018
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Reasons Why Sandusky Makes a Great Girlfriend Getaway, AdventureMomBlog.com October 2017
Lake Erie Shores & Islands: 9 New Finds, Ohio Magazine June 2017
'Lake Erie Love' Boosts Tourism, Port Clinton News Herald May 2017
Ohio's Annual Lake Erie Fishing Outlook, Chicago Sun Times April 2017
Cruising the Lake Erie Islands, Marinalife Magazine Spring 2017
For Getaways in Ohio You Need to Take, Ohio.org April 2017
21 Nicest Small Towns in America Everyone Should Visit Before They're 50, Reader's Digest March 2017
50 Amazing Places in the U.S. You've Got to Take Your Kids To, Good Housekeeping March 2017
Off the Beaten Path: 14 Ohio Hidden Gems, Sand and Snow...and everywhere in between! February 2017
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Vermilion, Ohio Is Reinventing Itself, The Atlantic December 2016
Now is the Best Time to Plan Your Put-in-Bay Family Trip, NYC Tech Mommy November 2016
Weekend Getaways to Beat the Back-to-School Blues, MiniTime September 2016
Lake Erie a Perfect Spot for a Close Summer Vacation, City Scene August 2016
Weekend Getaway Guide: Put-in-Bay, Ohio, Ohio Girl Travels September 2016
7 End-of-the-Road Destinations Worth Visiting, Allure magazine September 2016
Shipping Out to the Erie Shores & Islands: Part 1, Breakfast With Nick August 2016
Best Family Adventures at Lake Erie Shores & Islands, DanaVento.com August 2016
Plan a Lake Erie island getaway to Put-in-Bay, Blasting News August 2016
30++ Reasons to Love Lake Erie Shores & Islands, A Worthey Read July 2016
Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Family Vacations U.S. July 2016
Summer Getaway to Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Stockpiling Moms June 2016
Lake Erie Islands Travel Guides 2016, Cleveland.com June 2016
Lake Erie Shores and Islands targeting RNC convention-goers for business, NBC24.com May 2016
RNC Visitors Encouraged to 'Stay for the Unconventional,' Cleveland.com April 2016
Lake Erie Shores & Islands, No Boundaries for Us April 2016