Best Outdoor Playground — Glass City Metropark

Discover an extraordinary, nature-inspired playground on the Maumee River in Toledo, where kids can explore, splash, and soar in a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure.

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.

Best Dinor — Lawrence Park Dinor

Step back in time at a charming 1948 dinor in Erie, Pennsylvania, where you can savor classic comfort food and soak in the nostalgic atmosphere of a true American institution.

Best Fall Fireside — Rocky Point Winery

Embrace the cozy comforts of fall with a perfect afternoon of live music and wine, gathered around a crackling fire at a charming Marblehead, Ohio, winery.

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Best Pickle Shot — Reel Bar

Quench your thirst for something new and quirky with a legendary island favorite served on Put-in-Bay.

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Makings of Scotsman Hotel

Discover how legendary decorator Lori Morris helped turn a historic Niagara-on-the-lLake colonial into a posh $500+ a night accommodations.

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Best of Lake Erie — Readers' Picks

From best hot spots and hiking destinations to fine dining, wineries, cheap eats, waterpark, boutique and more, get the scoop on all of the best places to plan your next dinner date, family outing, weekend getaway, or extended vacation.

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.

Erie Flood of 1915

Discover how a massive tube saved Erie, Pennsylvania.

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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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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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