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Lake Erie Islands

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From Heineman's Winery to the Marblehead Lighthouse to the Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, these attractions along the Lake Erie shore and its islands offer places to relax, recharge and delve into Ohio history.

The History of the Put-in-Bay Road Race
During the 1950s, this annual event brought sports car owners to South Bass Island to face off on a 3.1-mile course set up on city streets. READ MORE >>
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Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Set for $20 Million Restoration
This 352-foot-tall South Bass Island landmark commemorates Ohio’s role in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. READ MORE >>

Twin Oast Brewing, Port Clinton
Quintin and Donna Smith and their son Cory turned 60 acres of Catawba Island farmland into a destination brewery that embraces a farm-to-fermenter philosophy. READ MORE >>

Lake Erie Love: History Lessons
Visit the monument that pays tribute to Oliver Hazard Perry’s pivotal victory during the War of 1812 to museums that trace the history of life and industry along our shoreline. READ MORE >>
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Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Set for $20 Million Restoration
This 352-foot-tall South Bass Island landmark commemorates Ohio’s role in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. READ MORE >>