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

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

Erie Flood of 1915

Discover how a massive tube saved Erie, Pennsylvania.

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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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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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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.

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 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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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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Best Roller Coaster Lover — David Kaman

Relive the thrill of a lifetime as a dedicated fan shares his passion for roller coasters and amusement park history in a one-of-a-kind museum in Sandusky, Ohio.

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