Travel

Free Fall

Our leef-peeper’s guide to autumn adventure.

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Lake Erie Living's Winery Guide

Info on the area's wine regions, plus listings on the 100-plus wineries from Ontario to Ohio.

Photo: Lonz Winery, Main Dock, State Park Marina: Mike Gora; Eagle: Thinkstock/Stockbyte; JF Walleyes: courtesy of Chris Zeitler; Courtesy St. Hazards

Meet Middle Bass Island

Put-in-Bay’s quiet neighbor draws birders, bikers, campers and boaters.

A New View

Viewpointe Winery in Ontario

We've Got Sand

The Best Beaches around Lake Erie for biking, birding, camping and more.

My Blue Heron

St. Julian Winery in Michigan

Spring Break on the Lake

Ten trips to take now, including fun with blackjack, birding, rides, slides and more.

Wines that Rock

A New York winery pays tribute to guitar greats.

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Fabulous Fall Festivals

Pumpkins, apples and hayrides are a given this time of year (and we love them), but autumn around the lake also brings the unexpected, including wings, wine, jazz and even a tombstone derby.

PHOTO: MICHAEL CAVOTTA

You Can Sure Pick ‘Em

It’s harvest time at this small Ashtabula winery, and you’re invited

PHOTO: LAURA WATILO BLAKE

Grandfather’s Grapes

What began as an immigrant’s dream has become Arrowhead Wine Cellars, a family farm now run by the third generation.

PHOTO: LAURA WATILO BLAKE

Buffalo on Foot

A walking tour of downtown reveals 28 architectural treasures, stunning Lake Erie views and a glimpse into the Queen City’s golden past.

Love the Grapes

A little bit of romance goes into every bottle at this Niagara-on-the-Lake teaching winery.

Oui Oui Cleveland

The return of Renoir and Monet to The Cleveland Museum of Art, a French Gothic mansion and a hot brasserie are more than enough reasons to say yes to this weekend trip.

PHOTO: LAURA WATILO BLAKE

Rental Sweet Rental

Finding a rental that offers everything you want is a lot of work. Happily, we did some of it for you. Read on for advice on snagging a lake home you’ll love.

PHOTO: MICHAEL CAVOTTA

Step Aside, Grapes

Blueberry Sky Farm Winery’s concoctions include organic fruit, vegetable and herb wines. The New York winery is small by choice, producing only about 400 cases a year.