20 Great Lakes Getaways
From Minnesota to Ohio, towns along the Midwest's Great Lakes capture the summer vacation spirit. Here are some of our favorite Great Lakes getaways, with tips on exploring each one.
Lake Erie shore, Ohio
Sandy beaches, coastal wetlands and a wealth of attractions draw visitors to Ohio's Lake Erie towns and islands.
Five Fun Stops
1 Cedar Point Amusement Park/Resort (pictured) in Sandusky has a mix of modern thrill rides (17 roller coasters!) and old carnival classics (419/627-2350; cedarpoint.com).
2 Attractions at Kelleys Island include the state park (for the rental yurts and fabulous beach), fishing spots and Victorian B&Bs. By ferry, 20 minutes from Sandusky or Marblehead (419/746-2360; kelleysislandchamber.com).
3 The bird-watching enclave of Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, 25 miles east of Toledo, has walking trails and observation towers (419/898-0960; friendsofmageemarsh.org).
4 Explore the original late-19th-century wine cellar at Port Clinton's Mon Ami Restaurant and Historic Winery, sample from a huge selection of estate and hand-selected wines, then stay for lunch (419/960-4065; monamiwinery.com).
5 Rent a kayak and explore on your own, or sign up for a tour with Kayak the Bay Ltd. in Put-in-Bay (419/967-0796; kayakthebay.com).
Lake Erie Shores and Islands Welcome Center
Cedar Point Amusement Park/Resort
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