US SIDE – NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park (Marblehead, Ohio) – Oldest continuously operating Great Lakes lighthouse.
Presque Isle State Park (Erie, Pennsylvania) – 3,200-acre sandy peninsula with superb swimming and birding.
Cedar Point Amusement Park (Sandusky, Ohio) – “Roller Coaster Capital of the World” on a lake peninsula.
Kelleys Island State Park (Kelleys Island, Ohio) – Famous glacial grooves carved in bedrock.
Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island, Ohio) – Lively vacation town known as “Key West of the North.”
Erie Maritime Museum & US Brig Niagara (Erie, Pennsylvania) – Battle of Lake Erie history display with tall ships.
Edgewater Beach (Cleveland, Ohio) – Stunning urban beach with downtown skyline views.
Geneva-on-the-Lake (Geneva, Ohio) – Ohio’s oldest summer resort, nostalgic “Strip” and arcade.
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial (Put-in-Bay, Ohio) – Towering monument honoring the Battle of
Lake Erie.
Headlands Beach State Park (Mentor, Ohio) – Features Ohio’s longest natural sand beach.
Buffalo Waterfront (Buffalo, New York) – Revitalized canalside with kayaking and boat tour options.
Sandusky Bay (Sandusky, Ohio) – Prime spot for boat tours, sightseeing, and fishing charters.
Ashtabula Harbor (Ashtabula, Ohio) – Historic lighthouse and vibrant waterfront area.
East Harbor State Park (Marblehead, Ohio) – Beautiful beach with marshes and shoreline trails.
McKinley Memorial Monument (Canton, Ohio) – Part of regional lakeshore history.
North Coast Veterans Museum (Port Clinton, Ohio) – Military and naval history exhibits.
Bicentennial Park (Vermilion, Ohio) – Scenic waterfront park with Vermilion Lighthouse views.
Lakeview Park (Lorain, Ohio) – Rose garden, beach, and historic bathhouse.
Huron Boat Basin (Huron, Ohio) – Beautiful landscaped marina for evening walks.
Catawba Island State Park (Catawba Island, Ohio) – Launch point and viewpoint for other Lake Erie islands.
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area (Oak Harbor, Ohio) – Prime location for viewing migrating warbler birds.
Maumee Bay State Park (Oregon, Ohio) – Boardwalk, lodging, and scenic open lake views.
Woodlawn Beach State Park (Hamburg, New York) – Excellent sandy beach with Buffalo skyline views.
Frank J. Horvath State Park (Middle Bass Island, Ohio) – Modern docks and peaceful lake scenery.
Walnut Creek Access Area (Erie, Pennsylvania) – Premier sport fishing sightseeing spot on the lake.
CANADIAN SIDE – ONTARIO
Point Pelee National Park (Leamington) – The southernmost point of mainland Canada, perfect for observation.
Long Point Provincial Park – Features an enormous sand spit ideal for swimming and birdwatching. A 25 mile (40 km beach). The largest freshwater beach. Hundreds of Shipwrecks off shore.
Old Fort Erie (Fort Erie) – A National Historic Site marking the War of 1812.
Port Dover Beach & Pier (Port Dover) – Sandy beach with a beautiful historic lighthouse nearby.
Port Stanley Main Beach (Port Stanley) – Blue flag-certified beach with a pier extension.
Nickel Beach (Port Colborne) – Popular white sand beach favored for swimming and windsurfing.
Pelee Island (Lake Erie) – Canada’s most southern inhabited island, accessible via ferry.
Point Abino Lighthouse (Fort Erie) – Greek Revival style lighthouse positioned right at the water’s edge.
Kettle Creek Marina (Port Stanley) – Boardwalk area for walking and watching boats.
Erieau Main Beach (Erieau) – Quaint village waterfront accessing both Lake Erie and Rondeau Bay.
Rondeau Provincial Park (Morpeth) – Large dunes, marshlands, and old-growth forests.
Turkey Point Provincial Park (Turkey Point) – Outstanding lake views and provincial beach access.
Seacliff Park Beach (Leamington) – Large beach with theater and water play area.
Port Burwell Provincial Park (Port Burwell) – Dramatic cliff views and sandy beachfront.
H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park (Port Colborne) – Green space along the Welland Canal and lake shore.
Marcy’s Woods (Fort Erie) – Intact 285-acre protected forest and dune habitat.
Port Glasgow Yacht Club & Beach (Dutton/Dunwich) – Scenic, quiet marina with swimming area.
Long Point Bird Observatory (Port Rowan) – Renowned bird research station for migration observation.
Chantry Island Lighthouse (Southampton – ferry access) – Classic lighthouse overlooking clear waters.
Rock Point Provincial Park (Dunnville) – Rare Devonian period fossils exposed on the beach.
Kingsville Marina (Kingsville) – Active harbor with walking trails and sightseeing opportunities.
Crystal Beach (Fort Erie) – Famous historic pristine white sand beach.
Port Maitland Pier (Dunnville) – Historic pier at the Grand River river mouth.
Wheatley Provincial Park (Wheatley) – Ideal for camping and coastal marsh viewing.
Thames River Mouth (Stoney Point) – View where the Thames River meets Lake Erie.
Lake Erie Attractions
