Shores & Islands Ohio hosts competitive, entertaining and charitable events at our numerous indoor and outdoor venues. All year round we welcome basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, dance, cheer, bowling and esports competitions, while our beautiful outdoor green spaces draw seasonal sports like baseball, softball, football, golf, lacrosse, volleyball and soccer. Lake Erie and its tributaries offer a refreshing natural venue for fishing tournaments, sailing regattas and other water sports. And our miles of coastline are the perfect backdrop for everything from 5Ks to marathons to obstacle challenge races.
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This is Shores & Islands Ohio. A place where time moves a little slower, loved ones feel a little closer and there's a Great Lake between you and your worries. From island hopping to birdwatching, record-breaking roller coasters to water parks, wineries to dockside dining, plus hidden gems that keep the fun going all year long. Find your Lake Erie Love!
The Shores & Islands Ohio region includes Erie and Ottawa counties in northcentral Ohio. We are within 100 miles of several domestic, international, and private airports; and we are connected by several state routes, interstate highways, and toll roads to make arrival quick and easy. With lodging all along Lake Erie’s shores and islands, you’ll find comfy hotels, resorts and motels, relaxing bed-and-breakfasts, spacious campgrounds and RV options, lake house vacation rentals, and more.
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