Luna Pier

I was once again off to Ohio for the weekend, but the first thing on our agenda was ironically back in Michigan.

In his travels for work Mark had stumbled upon an antique store in LaSalle, but only had time then for a quick look-see. When I arrived in Perrysburg, we turned around and traveled north to the American Heritage Antique Mall. After poking around for an hour or so, we both were successful in walking away with unique treasures. For just a few bucks I scored two tall, uniquely-shaped bottles to use as vases. Turns out they were made in Italy and used to house Galliano. Can you say Harvey Wallbanger? Oh the stories I could tell … if only I could remember them! But I have once again seriously digressed, haven’t I?

On our way back to Ohio, we detoured to Luna Pier. Located just this side of the state line along the coast of Lake Erie, it was one of the places Mark has briefly considered for his new home. Back in the day Lakewood, as Luna Pier was known in 1926, was considered the best spot for dancing under the stars. The lakefront community could be reached by regular street car service from downtown Toledo. It thrived during the Roaring 20s and remained a mecca for dancers through much of the Depression.

Though it initially functioned as a resort, the sleepy little town is now home to many year-round residences. Its most prominent feature is a large crescent-shaped pier which juts into Lake Erie. As much as we would have liked to check it out, the waves were dancing there today; we would have been drenched. But the sun bounced off the boogieing waters and we were treated to a series of mini rainbows. A bit difficult to capture in photograph, but lovely nonetheless.

We instead strolled down the walkway which parallels the beach. Beautiful scenery and small town atmosphere.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh … doesn't matter if it’s on the west side or the east side of the state.  I just love Michigan’s coastline!