Tre Sorelle Ciccolato
Its handcrafted chocolates include 10 varieties incorporating wines from nearby Firelands Winery, including Ice Wine Truffles, Blackberry Wine Creams and Dark Chocolates with Firelands Cabernet. 634 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, 419-502-2462 tresorelleonline.com
Heartmade Boutique
Heartmade crafts its own line of body care products right in the store. Try exfoliating salt body bars, bath salts and signature-blend body butters and lotions. There is even soap in the shape of Ohio. 1028 Bridge St., Ashtabula, 440-813-0681, heartmadeboutique.com
Hartville MarketPlace
Once a 1930s livestock auction barn, this market has grown into a destination of its own. Averaging 300 to 600 vendors a day, it's a flea market, produce market, restaurant and shopping area for items ranging from crafts and clothing to antiques and home decor. 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, 330-877-9860, hartvillemarketplace.com
Beaches Jewelers
Lake Erie beach glass harvested from Cleveland to Dunkirk, N.Y., is hand crafted into delicate charms, pendants, earrings and more. Choose from water-smoothed hues of blue, green, brown, white and hard-to-find reds. 1034 Bridge St., Ashtabula, 440-964-8453, beachesinc.com
Great Lakes Popcorn Co.
The lakefront shop has 33 popcorn flavors including Bubble Gum, Bacon and Cheese, and even Wild Walleye, a signature spiced popcorn inspired by Cajun walleye seasoning. 60 N. Madison St., Port Clinton, 419-732-3080, greatlakespopcorn.com
