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.

Get the scoop on getting to the Lake Erie Islands.

Get a sneak peek at island life from Billy Market, co-owner of Miller Boat Line.

Don't miss a beat — we've planned the perfect way for you to spend a day in paradise.

The ying to Put-in-Bay’s yang, Middle Bass Island is an ideal destination to escape the frenzy of the mainland and take advantage of the quiet side of island life.

Our Great Lake is home to more than 50 lighthouses! Get the scoop on these fascinating landmarks and create your own tour.

You may have missed late February's display, but you'll have another chance.

Meet the talented professionals and hobbyists out there day after day — and sometimes at night — capturing the beauty of Lake Erie. 

A pumpkin drink is topped with a donut. Looks delicious!

From corn mazes and pumpkin patches to apple orchards, distilleries and more, discover the many reasons we’re all about autumn around Lake Erie.

Representatives from the Great Lakes Island Alliance meet in Ohio next to a ferry boat.

Reps from 20 islands in the Great Lakes Islands Alliance met in October to brainstorm solutions for common challenges of life surrounded by water. 

The recent photos showing us the floor of Lake Erie left many of us confused. Turned out, it was a seiche — and here's exactly what that means.