Explore the charming Lake Erie Islands for a fun-filled vacation. Find out about activities, accommodations, and dining options on our website.

Enjoy your next Lake Erie vacation at Shores & Islands Ohio, a premier lakeside getaway destination for year-round events and fun activities for the whole family.

Our Shores & Islands Play and Stay Travel Guide helps you easily plan your next Lake Erie Ohio vacation and all the things to do on the lake in northern Ohio.

Kelleys Island. The largest of Ohio's Lake Erie Islands, Kelleys Island, is dominated by natural areas. It appeals to nature and bird lovers as well as those looking for a relaxing, quiet getaway. Its rocky shorelines, sandy state park beach, lush forests, popular wineries, historic homes and friendly hospitality are inviting.

Request the Shores & Islands Play + Stay Guide to plan a vacation, weekend getaway or mini-break to Sandusky, Cedar Point, Port Clinton, Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island, and more.

Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, has been an ideal stop over for boaters ever since early French and English explorers “put in at the bay.” By 1864, wine making established the island as a visitor destination.

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The heritage and beauty of the islands’ natural resources can be explored on the Lake Erie Islands Water Trails (LEIWT), five separate paddling trails around each island (North Bass, Middle Bass, South Bass and Kelleys) and along the nearshore mainland (Catawba to Marblehead).

Mar 13, 2024 · Shores & Islands Ohio is the spot for fishermen and women. Known as the “Walleye Capital of the World,” anglers can catch channel catfish, bass, and yellow perch in addition to walleye and other species of fish on the waters of Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay, or one of the rivers or creeks that flows through the region.

Port Clinton is known for world-class fishing, miles of beautiful Lake Erie shoreline, boating, beaches, island ferries, shopping, and entertainment. Local festivals and events take place almost every weekend.