Lake Erie Islands

Welcome to the Florida Keys of the North. Leave your worries at the shore and hop between Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island and Middle Bass Island experiencing the best that island life has to offer, from excellent dining and entertainment options to relaxing kayaking tours, spectacular sunsets and so much more.

When Sir Yacht told nearly 5 million people that Lake Erie is "the worst" of the Great Lakes, we had to call him on it. 

Find out what it truly means to live the island life with our round-up of dining destinations sure to drive you to the water's edge on Kelleys Island, Put-in-Bay and more. 

From Cleveland to Buffalo, there are dozens of restaurants located right on Lake Erie. Use this guide to click on your corner of Lake Erie — or to plan your next road trip.

Middle Bass Island has proved a strong influence for painter Michelle Brunner — and soon she’ll have a place of her own to fuel her passion and build new memories. 

Steal away for the day — or even an entire weekend — to enjoy nature, live music, food, drink, fireworks, parades and more at the season’s best festivals, celebrations and concerts.

For two days this summer, visitors can get a glimpse of Put-in-Bay's most intriguing home.

The bugs are coming — and that's a good thing — but they can also inflict a lot of damage.

Lake Erie Living editor Colleen Smitek went to try out, but ended up meeting a whole bunch of people more likely to make it than her. 

To love the lake means to take care of the lake. With that in mind, we checked in with Lake Erie Foundation president Jim Stouffer to gauge exactly how the lake is doing — and what challenges it’s facing.

As the pandemic destroyed dozens of industries, boaters report a resurgence in those looking to spend time on the water.