From Toledo to Conneaut, Ohio's Lake Erie shores are chock-full of amazing adventures. Experience America's Roller Coast at Cedar Point in Sandusky, dive into Cleveland's foodie scene in the Flats or zip through the trees with incredible waterfront views at Lake Erie Canopy Tours in Ashtabula. From there, venture along the Maumee, Cuyahoga, Chagrin or Grand rivers exploring the many shops, rooftop patios and cozy destinations to turn your day trip into a longer stay.
Let your spirits sour with our guide to a ton of Lake Erie adventures in Ohio, New York and Ontario.
Lake Erie remains a destination for thrill seekers and amusement park enthusiasts, thanks largely to Cedar Point and Waldameer & Water World. But decades ago, the lakefront was filled with small amusement parks, many started by the local trolley company. In fact, no city of any size or consequence was without one. And although they’re gone, their memories — and some tangible remnants – live on.
From triumph to tragedy, get a closer look at some of Lake Erie's most fascinating vessels.
From Hotel Victory and Captain Frank's Lobster House to the Lake Road Inn, find out more about some of Lake Erie's long forgotten destinations.
As you're beach-combing, be on the lookout for these three pieces of Lake Erie treasure.
Meet Titanic survivor Anna Sophia Lundi, Frenchy the Pirate and Hicks Ice Cream owner John Hicks.
The area around the Great Lakes was prized for its industry and innovation in the late 1800s and early 1900s — and it was common for those cities to show off their accomplishments with large-scale world’s fairs.
Given their isolation, lighthouses are a natural setting for any variety of ghost stories. But are they just tall tales? Or is there something beyond the earthly veil?
Interurbans, a mode of transportation, rose and just as quickly fell, but not before it had made sweeping changes in a variety of states — including Ohio.
Find out how this Willowick, Ohio, native discovered her passion for storytelling and showcasing Lake Erie's legends and lores.