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.

The warmer weather brings a mixed bag to both ferry boat operators and to locals looking to have a bit of winter fun.

Discover the latest happenings, behind-the-scenes interviews and insider tips for making the most of your visit to our Great Lake.

A rescue tugboat

Get a closer look at the robots who are helping to clean up the thousands of pounds material that blight our beaches.

From ziplining and glamping to movies under the stars and scenic views of the northern lights, get the scoop on activities for the entire family to enjoy once the sun goes down.

A huge country music festival on a small island? Tim Niese made it happen, drawing the likes of Toby Keith, Kid Rock and — this year — Luke Bryan to play at one of Put-in-Bay's most popular weekends of the year.

Discover the fascinating history behind the modernization and expansion of a Lake Erie ferry line.

These "vampire fish" used to suck the life out of the Great Lakes and, now, are once again on the rise. 

Finding beach glass just takes a bit of patience — and the advice of an experienced collector. 

The best damn band in the land is coming to one of our favorite islands.