Best Waterfalls — Canadian or New York

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

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.

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.

Nautical Trading Co. Brings Old Treasures to Lake Erie Shore

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

)

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.

)

Best Rock Star Revamp — Shooters

Get ready for the rebirth of a legendary Cleveland landmark as a nostalgic nightlife destination prepares for a modern comeback.

)

Best Cold Treat — Biggies Custard

Cool down with a scoop of nostalgia at this classic walk-up custard stand in Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio, where classic flavors and creative concoctions meet to create the perfect summer sensation.

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.

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.

)

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 Pickle Shot — Reel Bar

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

)
LOAD MORE