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 Picnic — Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery

Relax and recharge with a unique vintage picnic experience amid the beautiful lavender fields of Waterford, Ontario.

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.

Best Waterfalls — Canadian or New York

Which side will you fall for — the American or Canadian?

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Best Fountain — Whistling Gardens

Witness a modern marvel of garden design with a visit to a breathtaking water theater in Wilsonville, Ontario, where an intricate fountain show dances to music in a tribute to classical artistry.

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Best Canal — Erie Canal Versus Welland Canal

Get a closer look at the crucial waterways that shaped North American history and commerce and growth of our beloved waterfront cities.

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Nautical Trading Co. Brings Old Treasures to Lake Erie Shore

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

Millie Magoo's Opens in Lakeside, Ohio, as Ottawa County's Only Bookstore

Owner Traci Richards didn't plan on her story unfolding the way it did, but has found happiness and hope in the community around her.

Best Salsa — Sol Taquerias

Get a true taste of Mexico with a visit to this Sandusky, Ohio, eatery and its fresh, house-made salsas that bring authentic street flavor to the table.

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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.

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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.

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