The ferries are running, beaches are open and there’s a full line-up of festivals and fun just waiting for you to join in. Here are 25 of the lake’s best events, plus a look at what’s new and other top ways to spend a summer day.

Hit one of these themed-trails to see Lake Erie in a new light — and enjoy birding, history, food, wine and more along the way. 

This small town has welcomed sailors, day-trippers and vacationers for decades. Here are the top spots to take it all in. 

For the Almeida family of five, a nearly 7,000-square-foot Tudor set on 2 acres of waterfront land means plenty of space to explore and play.

Lake Erie provides an ideal growing environment for this stone fruit. Pick up a quart — or more — and make peaches the star of your next meal or get-together. They’re just as delicious in a pie as in a pita — and add their one-of-a-kind flavor to everythin

A record-level walleye population in Lake Erie is luring seasoned anglers and a new generation of fishing enthusiasts. Don’t know how to get started? Charter boats offer the fun of fishing without the fuss.

When Steve and Ava Rabold couldn’t find the charming cottage they wanted in Lakeside, Ohio, they took matters into their own hands. 

A long-dormant Cleveland club is once again making waves as its members sail the Cuyahoga on their own creations

Relax with lake breezes and a cocktail or strike a yoga pose as the mighty Niagara Falls rushes before you. Enjoy dinner in an old grain silo in Buffalo or world-class cheesecake on the streets of Detroit. Zipline in Geneva-on-the-Lake or stop by a speakea