Attractions

Plan your trip to Put-in-Bay, Middle Bass Island and Kelleys Island with our guide to the perfect blend of history, natural wonders, relaxation and culinary delights.

Let your spirits sour with our guide to a ton of Lake Erie adventures in Ohio, New York and Ontario.

From sun-soaked celebrations to music-filled nights, mark your calendar for an array of festivals and fun along the shores of Lake Erie.

From Ohio and the Lake Erie Islands to Pennsylvania and New York, get the scoop on some of the most picturesque destinations to spend a beautiful day on Lake Erie.

From sun-soaked celebrations to music-filled nights, mark your calendar for an array of festivals and fun along the shores of Lake Erie.

From sun-soaked celebrations to music-filled nights, mark your calendar for an array of festivals and fun along the shores of Lake Erie.

Lake Erie's coastline and islands offer excellent soil and climate for cultivating grapes, making the region's wineries some of the most can't-miss destinations of your summer adventure.

Every visit to Erie offers a fresh way to explore the vibrant, ever-changing lakefront destination. Check out must-see exhibits at museums including Hagen History Center, or climb away the day at ASCEND Erie. 

Editor Colleen Smitek reveals the inspiration behind this year's Travel Guide — to nudge you out of your comfortable corner of Lake Erie and discover all the magnificent adventures that await along the shoreline and beyond.