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09/01/2025

If you’re looking for dinner plans this week, look no further than, Twin Oast Brewing. Each week they have all day happy hour on Wednesdays, Thursday night game nights and live music on Saturdays. You can combine a nice long drive along the lake with dinner and a house made Root Beer or craft beer.

To find out more, read our blog or watch this short documentary: https://firsttotravel.com/blog/twin-oast

26/12/2024

Steele Mansion is a historic and majestic property that exudes timeless elegance and charm. Originally built in the late 1800s, this meticulously restored mansion is a true gem that offers a glimpse into the grandeur of a bygone era.

You can learn more about staying at the Mansion and watch the full documentary of the Mansions Restoration here: https://firsttotravel.com/blog/steele-mansion-blog

12/12/2024

Whether you're on the hunt for handcrafted goods or festive treats, the Catawba Island Holiday Market is the perfect place to go this holiday season. This Christmas market at Gideon Owen Wine Company is only open for the next two weekends in December, so don’t miss out on this beautiful and fun experience!

26/11/2024

Why not go for a drive this weekend? Check out our Lake Erie Drivetinerary, complete with the best beaches, restaurants and places to explore along the way!

Check out our interactive map and start planning your trip today:
https://firsttotravel.com/western-lake-erie-drivetinerary

04/09/2024

Situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie and embracing the Vermilion River, the city of Vermilion is full of small-town charm, complete with a working soda fountain, an old-fashioned town square, and summer concerts on the green.

Read more about the city of Vermilion in our blog: https://firsttotravel.com/blog/vermilion-ohio

29/08/2024

Called “The Best Community on the Great Lakes,” Sandusky is also one of the best places to visit in northern Ohio. Explore the city’s historic sites and homes, 26 miles of shoreline or take in one of the many museums.

Read more about the city of Sandusky in our blog: https://firsttotravel.com/blog/sandusky-ohio

15/08/2024

Geneva-on-the-Lake is great for a weekend getaway – or longer. Once you’re here, you’ll discover so much to do, you’ll want to extend your stay. Read more about all that Geneva-on-the-Lake has to offer in our blog:
https://firsttotravel.com/blog/geneva-on-the-lake

18/07/2024

Looking for a fun family activity this weekend? Head over to Quarry Hills Orchards for their Pick your own Peaches! You can choose one of their peach picking workshops where they teach you the "art of picking peaches" followed by a guided tour to the ripest trees on their peach orchard. Or if you just want some juicy peaches, you can go straight to their Market Barn where a variety of in season fruits, veggies and homemade ice cream are available for purchase!

25/06/2024

Looking for something to do this weekend? Until recently, Julie and I hadn't been to Cedar Point in 25 years even though we live 20 minutes away—mostly because I'm not a rollercoaster fan. But I was amazed to see all the changes the park has made to become more non-rider and family friendly. There's truly something for everyone to do.

You can read more about my experience at the park in our blog post: https://firsttotravel.com/blog/our-cedar-point-visit

Special thanks to Cedar Point and Shores & Islands Ohio for setting up this park visit for us. We'll certainly be back!

21/05/2024

Looking for the perfect getaway this Memorial Day Weekend? Enjoy a mini summer vacation in Western Lake Erie! Use our NEW 3 day itinerary to mix and match our personal recommendations for activities, places to stay and food spots to create your own unique experience!

https://firsttotravel.com/western-lake-erie-and-islands

25/05/2023

Scheele Preserve - visit this hidden gem on Kelleys Island - for more info check out - https://firsttotravel.com/blog/scheele-preserve

10/03/2023

Looking forward to the 2023 season. Even the seagulls were getting ready this week with an early morning breakfast. Never quite seen so many at the mouth of the Huron River.

10/11/2022

Our Eastern Lake Erie guide is in process. Looking for a great place to visit even in the winter - Presque Isle State Park in Western PA right on Lake Erie is definitely on the list!!!

30/09/2022

We just launched our The Village at Grand Traverse Commons video profile at https://firsttotravel.com/the-village-at-grand-traverse-commons. This is a must visit for us on our Traverse City trips. If you're looking for a great fall adventure - head on up to the Traverse City area and explore!

02/07/2022

96th National Cherry Festival in Traverse City runs July 2nd - 9th.

https://www.cherryfestival.org

27/06/2022

Our Northern Michigan Regional Travel Guide is now live online at https://firsttotravel.com/northern-michigan. This guide covers everything from Mackinac Island to Traverse City. Start planning your next trip today!

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Until recently, Julie and I hadn't been to Cedar Point in 25 years even though we live 20 minutes away—mostly because I'm not a rollercoaster fan. But I was amazed to see all the changes the park has made to become more non-rider and family friendly. There's truly something for everyone to do. You can read more about my experience at the park in our blog post: https://firsttotravel.com/blog/our-cedar-point-visit Special thanks to Cedar Point and Shores & Islands Ohio for setting up this park visit for us. We'll certainly be back!

Visit Western Lake Erie this Memorial Day Weekend!

Looking for the perfect getaway this Memorial Day Weekend? Enjoy a mini summer vacation in Western Lake Erie! Use our NEW 3 day itinerary to mix and match our personal recommendations for activities, places to stay and food spots to create your own unique experience! https://firsttotravel.com/western-lake-erie-and-islands #travel #greatlakes #lakeerie #summervacation #weekendgetaway