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.

50 Years After the Edmund Fitzgerald Sank

On Nov. 10, 1975, the largest ore carrier on the Great Lakes sank to the bottom of Lake Superior — a loss that's being honored with a series of events.

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.

Nautical Trading Co. Brings Old Treasures to Lake Erie Shore

Discover this Port Clinton, Ohio, shop that finds, restores and sells salvaged ship parts.

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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.

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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 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 Cat Cafe — Purrista Cat Cafe

Discover a one-of-a-kind destination in Erie, Pennsylvania, where you can sip on a warm latte and mingle with adorable adoptable cats at this charming and cozy cat cafe.

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 Peach Pie — The Pie Plate

Savor the taste of a perfect dessert crafted with meticulous care from orchard-fresh fruit and baked to a golden perfection in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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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.

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