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Lake Erie Islands

Lake Erie Islands overhead view

Island Time

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.

Perry's Monument (courtesy of National Park Service Photo Gallery)

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 >>
Walleye and Tory Gabriel (inset)

4 Favorite Fishing Spots Along Lake Erie

Fisheries educator Tory Gabriel of Ohio Sea Grant shares his advice on where to cast a line. READ MORE >>
Pyrate Fest Main image (photo courtesy of Put In Bay Official Tourism Bureau)

Save the Date for these 9 Put-In-Bay Events

Get ready to clock in on island time and plan a visit around one of these South Bass Island happenings.  READ MORE >>
Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse

Lake Erie Love: Ohio Lighthouses

From lighthouse ruins on a small island to iconic structures that have stood sentry in our harbors for generations, these 14 historic landmarks help tell the story of our state.  READ MORE >>
The Put in Bay Road Race

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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