Best Chocolate Concoctions — BonBonBon

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a taste of Detroit as you discover an array of unique, artfully crafted treats.

How to Create a Timeless, Year-Round Vacation Home

S&H Blinds & Floors offers tips to turning a summer lake house into a cozy space to welcome family and friends during any season.

Best Pickle Shot — Reel Bar

Quench your thirst for something new and quirky with a legendary island favorite served on Put-in-Bay.

Miller Ferries' Feathered Regular

With a decade of cameos, a signature split foot and a talent for working a crowd, Kenny the Gull has become a beloved character on the ride to the Ohio island of Put-in-Bay.

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Best Island Afternoon — Pelee Island

A day trip to Canada's southernmost inhabited island reveals a perfect mix of historic ruins, scenic lakeside rides and sunset dining.

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Best Kids' Day Out: Geneva-on-the-Lake Family Fun Trail

Set off on an epic family adventure and rediscover the joy of timeless summer fun along the shores of Lake Erie.

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Best Cat Cafe — Purrista Cat Cafe

Discover a one-of-a-kind destination in Erie, Pennsylvania, where you can sip on a warm latte and mingle with adorable adoptable cats at this charming and cozy cat cafe.

Best New Italian — Riva Italian

Taste the flavors of Italy with a trip to this new Port Stanley, Ontario, eatery serving up authentic Neapolitan pizza and fresh, coastal-inspired Italian dishes.

Best Cold Treat — Biggies Custard

Cool down with a scoop of nostalgia at this classic walk-up custard stand in Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio, where classic flavors and creative concoctions meet to create the perfect summer sensation.

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Best Waterfalls — Canadian or New York

Which side will you fall for — the American or Canadian?

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Best Seasonal Show — The Orchard on Catawba or Gideon Owen Wine Co.

These sprawling venues offer year-round fun on Catawba Island in Ohio.

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