A Port Stanley restaurant puts a fresh morning spin on a beloved Quebec classic.
A longtime chef’s Mayville brunch spot serves up family recipes, house-made favorites and plenty of community love.
Kelleys Island’s iconic strawberry shots have drawn visitors for more than 30 years — and they’re still made to order, berry by berry.
From Jamaica to Buffalo, Chef Darian Bryan is serving bold, vibrant flavors at three distinct dining experiences.
Sip garden-fresh cocktails and mocktails with sunset views over the marsh at this laid-back Sandusky gathering spot.
At Sandusky’s Rockin’ Ranch, chef Lin Repko transforms ordinary produce into extraordinary works of art, continuing a fruit-carving tradition rooted in her Thai family.
A six-passenger tiki boat brings laid-back cruises, island views and vacation vibes to Lake Erie.
Erie & Main brings a sophisticated, curated take on Coastal decor to Marblehead, with a mix of reclaimed furniture, nautical art and understated lake-inspired pieces.
A new Port Dover hangout blends bistro fare, speakeasy vibes and a stylish setting.
Food trucks, live music, cocktails and lakefront sunsets make Linwood Landing a lively new gathering spot in Vermilion.
A Flats nightlife icon gets a fresh look, new ownership and a new menu while keeping its classic riverfront views and boat-up charm.
Two new Niagara Falls attractions bring fresh thrills to both sides of the border. Here’s how to choose your adventure.
Dine just feet from the water at The Galley, a new restaurant with sailboat views, a big patio and an approachable menu.
Two new Ashtabula County wineries bring distinctly different personalities to Ohio’s Grand River Valley wine scene.
Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s world through rare artifacts, personal letters and his vintage sports car at Erie’s new interactive museum.
Jim Kukral turns a sunset cruise on the Cuyahoga into a funny, cathartic escape where worries dissolve.
Stack up pancakes, local ingredients and a playful coffee creation at this Sandusky breakfast favorite.
The new Gordie Howe Bridge connects Detroit and Windsor with a free cross-border trail for walkers and bicyclists.
A new Scranton Peninsula retreat brings Scandinavian sauna culture and cold plunges to Cleveland’s Flats.
At this Sandusky candle shop, you can blend more than 200 fragrances into a custom scent and choose a vintage or eclectic vessel to make it your own.
Karen Hadden’s small-batch teas in Mentor offer a flavorful way to slow down, reset and reconnect.
Head to Lakeside Chautauqua for a charming new bookstore filled with good reads, mahjong sets, puzzles and plenty of reasons to linger.
Hop aboard a free summer tram ride through Lorain County’s Metro Parks for an easygoing tour of forests, wetlands and gardens.
Ford’s iconic Tri-Motor plane transformed air travel and made getting to Ohio’s Lake Erie islands safer and easier.
For a family spending summers on Ohio’s Catawba Peninsula, designer Summer Alaedeen transformed a stark, open-plan house into a comfortable retreat with clever seating, layered color and spaces designed for both entertaining and everyday family life.
He was told to wait three years, but Michael Profeta's vines at Vincent William Wine made award-winning wine in 16 months.
Search for your next upcycle project at these fall markets and craft fairs across the Lake Erie region.
A morning at Huron’s Lakefront Market becomes a lesson in seeing the possibilities in vintage finds, handcrafted goods and overlooked objects — with local makers Christine and Randy Crawford along for the creative adventure.