Best of Lake Erie — Readers' Picks

From best hot spots and hiking destinations to fine dining, wineries, cheap eats, waterpark, boutique and more, get the scoop on all of the best places to plan your next dinner date, family outing, weekend getaway, or extended vacation.

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.

Erie Flood of 1915

Discover how a massive tube saved Erie, Pennsylvania.

Best Pickle Shot — Reel Bar

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

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 Kids' Day Out: Geneva-on-the-Lake Family Fun Trail

Set off on an epic family adventure and rediscover the joy of timeless summer fun along the shores of Lake Erie.

Best Chocolate Concoctions — BonBonBon

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a taste of Detroit as you discover an array of unique, artfully crafted treats.

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

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

Nautical Trading Co. Brings Old Treasures to Lake Erie Shore

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