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Lake Erie Shores & Islands® Naturally Memorable
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ETHINK the NORM at Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands® where you can experience profes- sional assistance and natural event
venues surrounded by miles of beautiful shoreline and activities one can only find at the water's edge! This freshwater destination provides a memorable location for competitive sports as well as team-building or fundraising events. It is less than an hour's drive from both Cleveland and Toledo airports, and is easily accessible via the Ohio Turnpike and other major state routes. The Lake Erie Shores & Islands®
area has more than
8,000 sleeping rooms and more than 615,000 square feet of traditional meeting space. Also, there are numerous entertain- ment options to enhance your event, including Cedar Point, the Lake Erie islands and four indoor waterpark resorts. Lake Erie and numerous rivers provide refreshing natural venues for water-based sports. Multiple bass and walleye fishing tournaments are hosted each year. Non- motorized boaters, such as canoe and kayak paddlers, compete in various inland or protected water venues while power boating, sailing and water skiing competi- tions fill the lake with supercharged action and adventure just offshore. The area can host land-based events as
well. Walking, running and cycling events can be routed through picturesque back- roads, scenic shorefronts or along the perimeter road of a Lake Erie island. Several championship greens offer golf enthusiasts the option to experience multi- ple courses throughout their tournament. Gymnastics, dance and bowling competitions are welcomed year-round, with indoor venues large enough to handle most group sizes. Or, make the most of both our land and lake, and find that the ideal location for triathlons is right here on Lake Erie. Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands® welcomes all competitive, entertaining and charitable sporting events. From initial contact to final good-bye, our professional welcome center staff is eager to help with
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every detail…submitting formal proposals; coordinating bids for facilities and accommodations; providing photos, logos and copy for your promotional materials; and offering a welcome speaker, registration assistance and visitor literature. Contact the Group Sales Manager to
AMANDA SMITH RASNICK
Group Sales Manager Lake Erie Shores & Islands
(800) 255-3743 amanda@shoresandislands.com www.shoresandislands.com/group
plan your event in the Lake Erie Shores & Islands®
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