Best Day on the Farm — Purple Goats Gardens

Immerse yourself in a day of playful farm fun in Austinburg, Ohio, where you can meet a cast of charming goats, forage for wild edibles and enjoy a variety of hands-on activities.

Best New Italian — Riva Italian

Taste the flavors of Italy with a trip to this new Port Stanley, Ontario, eatery serving up authentic Neapolitan pizza and fresh, coastal-inspired Italian dishes.

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.

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 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.

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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 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.

Best Pickle Shot — Reel Bar

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

Best Multigenerational Vacation Spot — Maumee Bay State Park

Discover a perfect family getaway on the shores of Lake Erie in Oregon, Ohio, where a variety of lodging options and endless activities ensure a memorable vacation for every generation.

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Best Picnic — Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery

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

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Miller Ferries' Feathered Regular

With a decade of cameos, a signature split foot and a talent for working a crowd, Kenny the Gull has become a beloved character on the ride to the Ohio island of Put-in-Bay.

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