"First of all," as the visitor center lady said to me," it isn't an island." So, in fact, it's a peninsula that jets eastward into Lake Erie. But it certainly has the island feel. It's not huge. One could drive it all in one day, one big loop. But the thing is, there's so much to see and do, no one with any joy of travel or adventure would want to do it in one day.

At the west end of the peninsula is Port Clinton, and at the east end is East Harbor State Park and Marblehead Lighthouse. All are worthy of time spent. Port Clinton's downtown section has a pedestrian zone (it may have been temorary) where a live band performed and picnic tables were set out for visitor enjoyment. Shops and restaurants are of no shortage.

There's no more peaceful setting than Marblehead Lighthouse. Just walking the grounds brings tranquility.

iIn between these stops are parks, beaches, eateries, wineries,marinas and ferry transports to outer islands.