Pin Our Photos, Pack Your Bags Giveaway!

Win a getaway to Lake Erie Shores & Islands by simply pinning your favorite area destinations. Visit SHORESandISLANDS.com/PinOurPhotos to complete the online entry form and pin five (5) photos, plus the contest pin, on Pinterest following the contest directions. Win weekly prizes ($50 gift certificates to local attractions) or the grand prize of 1 night accommodation and two admission tickets to your pinned attractions.

Weekly prizes include:

Week of May 13 – $50 Cedar Point gift card
Week of May 20 – Four (4) adult Miller Ferry tickets
Week of May 27 – $50 gift card to local restaurant
Week of June 3 – Two (2) Island Hopping tickets aboard the Jet Express
Week of June 10 – $50 gift card to local restaurant
Week of June 17 – $50 gift card for Jet Ski rental
Week of June 24 – Two (2) daytime island hopping tickets aboard the Goodtime I
Week of July 1 – $50 gift card to Kalahari Resort

The contest runs through June 30, 2013. See the website for complete contest details.

 

Get Ready to Fly!

Cedar Point’s GateKeeper isn’t the only way to soar above Lake Erie Shores & Islands.

Cedar Point’s all-new GateKeeper roller coaster has changed the landscape of the world’s best amusement park and has riders taking to the air like never before. The world record-breaking thrill ride debuted with the park’s opening last weekend. On GateKeeper, coaster enthusiasts can experience the world’s longest wing roller coaster (4,164 feet), the world’s fastest non-launched wing roller coaster (67 mph), the tallest inversion on any roller coaster in the world (170 feet), the longest drop on a wing roller coaster in the world (165 feet), and the most inversions ever on a wing roller coaster (6). All this before getting much further than the front gate!

Ready to take flight? Cedar Point isn’t the only place to experience the thrill of flying. Here are some other (sky-) ideas:

Put-in-Bay Parasail

Parasail – Take to Lake Erie for a parasailing adventure high above the water. Parasailing is available at North Coast Parasail at Cedar Point Beach and at Put-in-Bay Parasail on South Bass Island.

Helicopter/Plane Tours – Get a birds-eye-view of the beautiful Lake Erie islands with a scenic helicopter or airplane aerial tour. Baystormer Biplane rides are available at the Put-in-Bay Airport on Langram Road. Take part in thrill rides, scenic rides, or flight lessons. Also flying out of the Put-in-Bay Airport is Put-in-Bay Helicopter Rides, offering short tours around the island and longer tours to view all of the islands. Custom tours are available. B7 and Ford Tri-motor rides are offered on different days throughout the season at the Erie-Ottawa Regional Airport in Port Clinton. If you have a love for flight, you won’t want to miss the Liberty Aviation Museum adjacent to the airport.

Jet Pack – “Meet George Jetson!” Imagine flying 30 feet above Lake Erie with your own personal jet pack! Jet Pack Water Adventures flies out of the Lyman Harbor Marina. Maneuver your own flight with instruction from a certified instructor. Varying flight lengths are available for those 18 and older.

Airboat Adventure – Tour the East Bay of Cedar Point on a one-of-a-kind airboat adventure with Air1Airboats. As a licensed U.S.C.G. Captain, Tony will take you on a 30-40 minute ride that is fun for the whole family. View beautiful scenery, wildlife, and Cedar Point on this fast and thrilling ride.

May Event Highlights in Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands

May 2, 2013
Sandusky Art Walk
5-8 pm
Various downtown locations, Sandusky
419.627.9964

May 2, 2013
Connecting Arts to Community Photography Show
Merry-Go-Round Museum , 301 Jackson St. (at US 6), Sandusky
419.626.6111

May 3 – 5, 2013
Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show
Catawba Island Club, 4235 Beach Club Rd., Port Clinton
440.899.5009

May 3 – 12, 2013
Biggest Week in American Birding
Festival Headquarters: Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center, 1750 State Park Rd. #2, Oregon
419.898.4070

May 3 – 5, May 10 – 12, May 17 – 19, May 24 – 26 & May 31, 2013
Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial Exhibit 1813-2013
Maritime Museum of Sandusky, 125 Meigs St., Sandusky
419.624.0274

May 3, 2013
A Night of Comedy
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
877.626.1950

May 3 – 4, 2013
The Cumberland Collective
The Listening Room at OurGuest Inn & Suites, 220 E. Perry St., Port Clinton
419.734.7050

May 4, 2013
The Chocolate & Wine Walk
Downtown, Vermilion
440.967.4477

May 4, 2013
Walk MS: Sandusky
Erie County Senior Center, 620 E. Water St., Sandusky
800.344.4867

May 4, 2013
Derby Day
Various locations, Kelleys Island
800.446.3140

May 4 & May 18, 2013
Race at Sandusky Speedway
Sandusky Speedway, 614 W. Perkins Ave., Sandusky
419.625.4084

May 4 – 5 & May 18 – 19, 2013
Tiffin Flea Market
Seneca County Fairgrounds, 100 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin
419.447.9613

May 4, 2013
March of Dimes March for Babies
Shoreline Park, 701 E. Water St., Downtown Sandusky
567.298.4820

May 4, 2013
Kentucky Derby Party
Chez François/Touché Wine Bar, 555 Main St., Vermilion
440.967.0630

May 9 – 12 & May 16 – 19, 2013
“Harmony Romances”
Playmakers Civic Theatre, 604 W. 6th St., Port Clinton
419.734.5044

May 11, 2013
Cedar Point Amusement Park Opening Day
Cedar Point, 1 Cedar Point Dr. (off US 6), Sandusky
419.627.2350

May 11, 2013
International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD)
Black Swamp Bird Observatory, Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, (off SR 2), Oak Harbor
419.898.4070

May 11, 2013
Wolcott House Tours
Wolcott House, 9999 E. Bayshore Rd., Marblehead
419.798.9339

May 11, 2013
Spring is Here! Festival
Old Woman Creek, 2514 Cleveland Rd. E (US 6), Huron
419.433.4601

May 12, 2013
A Special Mother’s Day Treat
Schedel Gardens & Arboretum, 19255 W. Portage River S Rd., Elmore
419.862.3182

May 12, 2013
Mother’s Day Brunch
J. Bistro, 129 W. Market St., Sandusky
419.502.2280

May 15, 2013
Firelands Symphony Orchestra’s Gala: Miami Nights
Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Dr., Huron
419.621.4800

May 16 & May 18, 2013
Cooking Class
The Studio, 3939 Hilltop Dr., Huron
419.433.7772

May 16, 2013
Third Thursday
Downtown, Vermilion
440.963.0772

May 16 – 19, 2013
19th Annual Lake Erie Walleye Fishing and Golfing Seminar Weekend
Commodore Perry Inn & Suites, 225 W. Lakeshore Dr., Port Clinton
740.344.3061

May 17 – 19, 2013
7th Annual Cavalcade of Stars
Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, 1300 SR 18, Norwalk
419.668.5555

May 18, 2013
Kids Fest Safety Celebration
Sandusky Bay Pavilion, Sandusky
419.625.8397

May 18, 2013
May Day
Maritime Museum of Sandusky, Sandusky Bay Pavilion & Battery Park Marina, Sandusky
419.624.0274

May 18, 2013
International Museum Day
Various locations in Erie County
419.624.0274

May 23 – 27, 2013
Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival
Water Works Park, Port Clinton
419.734.5503

May 24 & May 31, 2013
Friday Night Party Cruise
Goodtime I, Jackson St. Pier, Sandusky
800.446.3140

May 25, 2013
Memorial 5K and 10K: Open Run & Military Race
Bellevue Rec Center, 800 Monroe St., Bellevue
419.307.7562

May 25, 2013
Daytime Island Hopping Cruise
Goodtime I, Jackson St. Pier, Sandusky
800.446.3140

May 25 – 27, 2013
4th Annual Salute to the Troops
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial, 93 Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay
419.285.2184

May 27, 2013
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Second Street & Pavilion Circle, Lakeside
419.798.4461

May 28 – 31, 2013
Marblehead Lighthouse Tour
Marblehead Lighthouse, 110 Lighthouse Dr., Marblehead
419.734.4424 ext. 2

May 31 – Jun 9, 2013
Ohio Bike Week
Various locations, Sandusky
419.502.0022

May 31 – Jun 2, 2013
Kelleys Island In-Water Boat Show at Portside Marina
Fri 12-7 pm, Sat 11am-7 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm
Portside Marina, 114 W. Lakeshore Dr., Kelleys Island
419.746.2668

For a complete list of events, visit SHORESandISLANDS.com/visitors/calendar.

April Event Highlights in Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands

Apr 11-14, 2013
“Nunset Boulevard”
Playmaker’s Civic Theatre, 604 W. 6th St., Port Clinton
419.734.5044

Apr 11-14, 2013
Little Women: The Broadway Musical
BGSU Firelands – McBride Theatre, 1 University Dr., Huron
419.372.0747

Apr 12-14, 19-21, 26-27, 2013
“Moonlight and Magnolias”
Harlequins Theatre, 414 Wayne St., Sandusky
419.621.1311

Apr 12-13, 2013
Trent Jeffcoat & Bryan Karr
The Listening Room at OurGuest Inn & Suites, 220 E. Perry St., Port Clinton
419.734.7050

Apr 12, 2013
Woodcock Wander
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor
419.898.0014

Apr 13, 2013
Crappie USA Tournament
Shelby Street Public Boat Launch, 101 Shelby St., Sandusky
270.395.4204

Apr 13, 2013
Creative Spirits
Firelands Winery, 917 Bardshar Rd., Sandusky
419.609.2888

Apr 13, 2013
Early Bird Party
The Village Pump, 103 W. Lakeshore Dr., Kelleys Island
419.746.2281

Apr 17, 2013
“Always…Patsy Cline”
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
877.626.1950

Apr 17, 2013
Birding Basics II
Sportsmans Migratory Bird Center, 13229 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor
419 898.0960

Apr 18, 2013
A Spanish Wine Dinner
Chez François/Touché Wine Bar, 555 Main St., Vermilion
440.967.0630

Apr 19, 2013
A Taste of Schedel
Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S Rd., Elmore
419.862.3182

Apr 19, 2013
Murder Mystery “Medium, Not Well Done”
1812 Food & Spirits, 102 Madison St., Port Clinton
419.960.7546

Apr 19-21, 2013
The Big Bad Musical: A Howling Courtroom Comedy
Bellevue Society for the Arts, 205 Maple St., Bellevue
419.483.3152

Apr 20, 2013
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Quarter Launch
Perry’s Monument, Put-in-Bay
419.285.2184

Apr 20, 2013
Rodney Carrington: Laughter’s Good
Kalahari Resort – Kilimanjaro Ballroom, 7000 Kalahari Dr. (off US 250), Sandusky
419.433.7200

Apr 20, 2013
Spring Warm-up
Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, 1300 SR 18, Norwalk
419.668.5555

Apr 21, 2013
Earth Day Extravaganza
Osborn MetroPark, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron
419.625.7783

Apr 25-26, 2013
Princess K.I.M. The Musical”
McBride Auditorium – at BGSU Firelands, 1 University Dr., Huron
419.372.0747

Apr 27-28, 2013
Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial Exhibit 1813-2013
Maritime Museum of Sandusky, 125 Meigs St., Sandusky
419.624.0274

Please visit SHORESandISLANDS.com/visitors/calendar for a complete list of events.

Hit Us With Your Best Shots!

Great photos showcase great memories. Do you have photos from your Shores & Islands, Ohio experience? Share them with Lake Erie Shores & Islands and you could win!

The Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center continues to host an online photo contest, designed to showcase the best area photographs and also add to the destination marketing organization’s image library. The contest runs quarterly, with different themes each time, based on the season and on the welcome center’s current needs.

Visitors to SHORESandISLANDS.com have the opportunity to vote on their favorite submission. A winner will be chosen by Lake Erie Shores & Islands from the top five photos whose submission has received the majority of votes at the end of the voting period. Lake Erie Shores & Islands will be the final judge of all entries and all contest decisions are final. The contest is open to those 21 years and older.

Upload your photos for a chance to win great prizes which could include overnight getaways, ferry tickets, gas cards, and more. Your photo could appear in future travel planners and other publications.

The Welcome Center is currently looking for photos with the theme “Signs of Spring.” This contest runs through June 1, 2013 and the current prize for the winning photograph includes a fishing charter trip for four (4) aboard Tibbel’s Fishing Charter Service and a $50 gift certificate to 1812 Food & Spirits.

While scenic landscape photos are welcomed, photos with people experiencing attractions and locations in the Shores & Islands region are preferred. Photos have to be taken within the last 12 months.

Official contest rules are available at SHORESandISLANDS.com/contest. Enter your best shots today!

March Event Highlights in Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands

March 8-9, 2013
Chris Cavanaugh Live!
The Listening Room at OurGuest Inn & Suites, 220 E. Perry St., Port Clinton
419.734.7050

March 8, 2013
A Night of Comedy
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
419.626.1950

March 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 2013
“Spotlight” Art Show & Sale
Main Street Vermilion, 685 Main St. (SR 60), Vermilion
440.963.0772

March 9, 2013
Shamrock Shenanigans
Milan Historical Museum – General Store, 8 Edison Dr. (off SR 113), Milan
419.499.2968

March 10, 2013
A Taste of Austria
1812 Food & Spirits, 102 Madison St., Port Clinton
419.960.7546

March 14-17, 21-24, 2013
“High School Reunion”
Playmakers Civic Theatre, 604 W. 6th St., Port Clinton
419.734.5044

Mar 16-17, 2013
Legendary St. Patrick’s Day Party Weekend
Slater’s Madison Street Pub, 111 Madison St., Port Clinton
419.732.2030

March 16, 2013
Earth to Table Dinner
Culinary Vegetable Institute, 12304 SR 13, Milan
419.499.7500

March 16, 2013
Traditional Irish Band FullSet
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
419.621.4800

March 16, 2013
14th Annual Quilt Social & Fiber Arts Day
Follett House Museum, 404 Wayne St., Sandusky
419.625.3834

March 17, 2013
St. Patrick’s Day Party!
Quaker Steak & Lube, 5150 Liberty Ave. (US 6), Vermillion
440.967.3724

March 17, 2013
Bald Eagles of Erie County
Osborn MetroPark – Frost Center, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron
419.625.7783

March 19, 2013
Sandusky Rotary Pizza Challenge
Kalahari Convention Center, 7000 Kalahari Dr. (off US 250), Sandusky
419.626.3627

March 22-23, 2013
Easter Celebration of Life & Resurrection
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
877.626.1950

March 23, 2013
Woodcock Walk
Sportsmans Migratory Bird Center, 13229 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor
419 898.0960

March 23, 2013
Easter Bunny Arrival & Treasure Hunt
Sandusky Mall, 4314 Milan Rd. (US 250), Sandusky
419.626.8574 ext. 121

March 30, 2013
Hayes Easter Egg Roll
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont
419.332.2081

Please visit SHORESandISLANDS.com for a complete list of events in the area.

Get Fit: Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands 2013 Run/Walk Events

May 25
Memorial 5K and 10K Open Run and Military Race
Bellevue Rec Center, 800 Monroe St., Bellevue
419.307.7562

May 26
Walleye Walk & 5K Run for Ruth Ann’s House
Downtown Port Clinton
419.734.9718

June 2
CIC Run/Walk for Humanity
Catawba Island Club Fitness Center, 3026 N.W. Catawba Rd., Port Clinton
419.797.4424

June 8
5K Run/Walk in the Park
East Harbor State Park, Marblehead
419.734.4424 ext. 2

Jun 9
31st Annual National Breast Cancer Foundation 5K & 10K Walk/Run
10:45 am-12:30 pm
Memorial Park, corner of Division St. and Lakeshore Dr., Kelleys Island
419.746.2360

Jun 16
Chris Smith 5K Challenge
Cedar Point Amusement Park, 1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky

July 14
33rd Annual 5K Raccoon Run
Lakeside
419.798.4461

Aug 11
Perry’s Victory Race at Put-in-Bay
South Bass Island State Park, Put-in-Bay

Aug 18
3rd Annual Lake Erie Half Marathon
Sawmill Creek Resort and Conference Center, 400 Sawmill Creek Dr., Huron
7 am Half Marathon, 7:15 am 5K Run/Walk, 8:45 am Fun Run
419.433.3800

Aug 24
Panther “Run to Fun” XC Invitational
Mills Creek Golf Course, 1933 Mills St., Sandusky
419.656.1810

Sept 7-8
Revolution3 Triathlon
Cedar Point, 1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky
888.387.2250

Sept 21
Miller Boat Line 5K Race and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk
The Boathouse Restaurant, Put-in-Bay

Oct 13
Apple Festival 5K
Oak Harbor
419.898.0479

Nov 2
Run Like an Animal 5K Trail Run/Walk
Edison Woods MetroPark – Smokey Rd., Berlin Heights
419.625.7783

Nov 30
Jessie Schenk Memorial Turkey Chase 5k Run/Walk
Catawba Island Club Fitness Center, 3026 N.W. Catawba Rd., Port Clinton
419.797.4959

Dec (date TBA)
Santa Hustle 5K & Half Marathon
Cedar Point/Castaway Bay, Castaway Bay, 2001 Cleveland Rd. (US 6), Sandusky
847.829.4536