Best On-the-Water Fun — Cleveland Floaters

Jim Kukral turns a sunset cruise on the Cuyahoga into a funny, cathartic escape where worries dissolve.

Ohio Vineyard’s First Cabernet Franc Harvest Wins Double Gold

He was told to wait three years, but Michael Profeta's vines at Vincent William Wine made award-winning wine in 16 months.

Save the Date to Create

Search for your next upcycle project at these fall markets and craft fairs across the Lake Erie region.

Best Breakfast Poutine — SoLo on Main in Port Stanley

A Port Stanley restaurant puts a fresh morning spin on a beloved Quebec classic.

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Best Tram Tours — Lorain County Metro Parks

Hop aboard a free summer tram ride through Lorain County’s Metro Parks for an easygoing tour of forests, wetlands and gardens.

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Best Brunch — Tulip’s Brunch House

A longtime chef’s Mayville brunch spot serves up family recipes, house-made favorites and plenty of community love.

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Best Pancakes — Sandusky Bay Pancake House

Stack up pancakes, local ingredients and a playful coffee creation at this Sandusky breakfast favorite.

Big Picture: How the Ford Tri-Motor Changed Lake Erie Aviation

Ford’s iconic Tri-Motor plane transformed air travel and made getting to Ohio’s Lake Erie islands safer and easier.

Best Fruit Carver — Chef Lin Repko

At Sandusky’s Rockin’ Ranch, chef Lin Repko transforms ordinary produce into extraordinary works of art, continuing a fruit-carving tradition rooted in her Thai family.

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Best Tea Time — The Helicopter Daughter Tea & Wellness Co.

Karen Hadden’s small-batch teas in Mentor offer a flavorful way to slow down, reset and reconnect.

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Best Buzz — Strawberry Shots at the Groove Bar & Grill

Kelleys Island’s iconic strawberry shots have drawn visitors for more than 30 years — and they’re still made to order, berry by berry.

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