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Lake Erie Islands

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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.

The Rich History of Put-in-Bay’s Tiny Wooden Church
Sandusky native Jay Cooke helped finance this historic wooden church at Put-in-Bay more than 150 years ago. READ MORE >>

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 >>

Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial, Put-In-Bay
The 352-foot-tall Doric column rising from South Bass Island pays tribute to Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. READ MORE >>

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 >>

Explore these Lake Erie Shore Towns and Islands
Ohio’s Lake Erie islands and our state’s northwestern shoreline are full of history, nature and great lakeside towns to explore this time of year. READ MORE >>