2023 May/June

2023 May/June Cover

A worker assembles the head of an animatronic dinosaur.

Starting Father's Day weekend, park visitor will have the chance to experience the new Dinosaur Takeover.

For two days this summer, visitors can get a glimpse of Put-in-Bay's most intriguing home.

A government auction gave everyone a shot at owning the Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse

City Club Apartments will bring sweeping views of the water, as well as a slew of luxurious amenities.

Discover a restaurant with both great food and great views.

From Cleveland to Buffalo, there are dozens of restaurants located right on Lake Erie. Use this guide to click on your corner of Lake Erie — or to plan your next road trip.

Spectacular scenery meets palate-pleasing plates as we highlight the best places to sit back and relax by the water's edge on New York's stretch of shoreline.

With approximately 300 miles of shoreline, there’s no shortage of lakeside dining options in the Buckeye State.

Imagine yourself sipping on a cold, perspiring glass of pinot grigio while lapping waves provide the soundtrack to a summer night of al fresco dining on exquisite culinary creations beside the lake. Here, we highlight a variety of top-notch destinations.

Discover a feast for your eyes and stomach as unparalleled lake views meet divine culinary creations.

Find out what it truly means to live the island life with our round-up of dining destinations sure to drive you to the water's edge on Kelleys Island, Put-in-Bay and more. 

Plan an entire year around dozens of outdoor activities and indoor attractions located around one of Lake Erie's favorite coastal towns.

BrewBoat Cleveland, which launched in 2016 with pedal-powered boats, added the self-captioned electric boats this summer.

Make plans for every season of the year with dozens of outdoor activities and indoor attractions.

Wrap yourself or your loved ones in CG style with these comfy classics.

A view of the exterior of Kalahari resort

A major overhaul of the resort's outdoor space means more to do, more seating and lots more fun.

After a successful first season on the Great Lakes last summer, Viking cruises is expanding with an itinerary that includes Cleveland.

The TikTok phenomenon finds a new aesthetic along our shore — and it’s not just for those with grandkids.

The bugs are coming — and that's a good thing — but they can also inflict a lot of damage.

Discover an Ontario purveyor's culinary creation that puts a unique twist on a classic dish and takes advantage of strawberry season.

Middle Bass Island has proved a strong influence for painter Michelle Brunner — and soon she’ll have a place of her own to fuel her passion and build new memories. 

Steal away for the day — or even an entire weekend — to enjoy nature, live music, food, drink, fireworks, parades and more at the season’s best festivals, celebrations and concerts.

This vacation community's newest restaurant offers elevated bar food — and a bright-and-airy gathering spot.

Discover how a retired building contractor is spearheading the effort to restore a beloved Ohio statue.

Blast into the past with a sneak peek at the 150-year history of one of Lake Erie's most beloved waterfront destinations.

Lake Erie Living editor Colleen Smitek went to try out, but ended up meeting a whole bunch of people more likely to make it than her. 

A colorful new mural in Erie, Pa.

The festival is a way of beautifying the city and bringing art alive for everyone on the shores of Lake Erie.