Best New Look — Vermilion

From a reimagined beachfront to new eateries and lodging this Ohio waterfront is undergoing a renaissance built on its strong maritime roots and community spirit.

Best Creative & Culinary Experience — The Beach Glass Lounge

Dive into a creative culinary experience where art and fine dining come together in a unique waterfront setting in Marblehead, Ohio.

Best Island Afternoon — Pelee Island

A day trip to Canada's southernmost inhabited island reveals a perfect mix of historic ruins, scenic lakeside rides and sunset dining.

Best New On-the-Water Living — Estates at Waterwood

Get a closer look at a legendary Lake Erie waterfront estate in Vermilion, Ohio, that's shedding its mysterious past and transforming into a luxurious new lifestyle community.

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Best Chocolate Concoctions — BonBonBon

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a taste of Detroit as you discover an array of unique, artfully crafted treats.

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How to Create a Timeless, Year-Round Vacation Home

S&H Blinds & Floors offers tips to turning a summer lake house into a cozy space to welcome family and friends during any season.

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Best Traveler — Put-in-Bay Paul

One Lake Erie islander's lifelong dream of space travel becomes a reality as he rockets to the stars and back, bringing a piece of the island with him.

Best Seasonal Show — The Orchard on Catawba or Gideon Owen Wine Co.

These sprawling venues offer year-round fun on Catawba Island in Ohio.

Best Fall Hiking — Kelleys Island

Embrace the vibrant colors of autumn on Kelleys Island, a hidden gem for fall hiking that offers a variety of scenic trails, unique habitats, and stunning Lake Erie views.

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Gordon Lightfoot's Daughter To Honor the Edmund Fitzgerald by Singing His Famous Ballad

Meredith Moon says her dad would be happy to be a part of the 50-year memorial of the ship's sinking.

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Best Dahlias — Colour Pop Flowers

A fifth-generation flower grower in LaSalle, Ontario, invites visitors to pick their own blooms from a vibrant acre of more than 30,000 dahlias.

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