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.

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.

We won’t experience another total solar eclipse until 2099, making April 8 a must-see celestial celebration. Here you’ll find some of the best places to enjoy the show, along with the precise time the totality begins in each location.

Ten thousand acres of tranquility — that’s what you’ll uncover during a visiting to Pelee Island.

Originally named Ile de Fleurs, Middle Bass Island offers seclusion and serenity at its finest.

Whether you're a foodie, antiquer, nature lover, or adventure seeker, discover dozens of activities for all ages to enjoy as you punch your ticket to paradise.

Those who desire a happy medium between the seclusion of Middle Bass and energy of Put-in-Bay will appreciate the laid-back lifestyle of Ohio’s largest island.

An illustration of a man looking at the solar eclipse.

The big day, April 8, is almost here — and everyone is wondering where the best spot is to get in on the action.  

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.

While both Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island have their share of wineries and bars, they’re also ideal places
for a day — or more — of family fun.

Sip your way through our magnificent shores with refreshing cocktails, boat drinks, bourbon experiences, wine tours and more.