Beaches

A close-up shot of two hands holding about two dozen small pieces of beach glass.

Kick off the holiday shopping season and relish in the return of the Great Lakes Beach Glass & Arts Festival in Erie, Pennsylvania.

A giant Lake Erie wave

Dave Sandford is the king of Lake Erie's "liquid mountains." Here's how he does it — and what nature photography means to him. 

You cast your votes, and here are the results — the best of Lake Erie in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Ontario, Michigan and the Lake Erie Islands.

Discover destinations to kick back, relax and enjoy the best that our Great Lake has to offer.

Kick-back and relax in lakefront Michigan town.

Presque Isle

As the weather heats up, western New York and Erie, Pennsylvania, promise an abundance of adventures without much windshield time, from chartering a boat to horseback riding, exploring the region’s dining scene and much more.

Port Stanley, Ontario

Award-winning beaches and waterfront dining barely break the surface of the bustling Ontario beach town.

Crystal Beach, Ontario

Kick back and relax at this Ontario beach town.

Barcelona, New York

Don't miss a beat at this New York beach town located in the heart of Lake Erie Wine Country.

Presque Isle, Pennsylvania

Connect with the great outdoors by venturing around this tranquil Pennsylvania beach town.