Ohio Lake Erie Islands Put-In-Bay Kelleys Island

Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island

There is just something about visiting one of our Lake Erie Islands that puts a smile on your face. So grab some friends, pack up your family and spend a day or whole week at one of our wonderful Islands. The sights and sounds of the Islands is sure to stick with you for a lifetime of memories.

For more information about the Islands:

Lake Erie Shores & Islands
Welcome Center - East
419.625.2984 or 800.255.3743

Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce
& Visitor Bureau
419.746.2360
Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce
& Visitor Bureau
419-285-2832

Beginning in the spring and all through fall, the population grows on this three mile long island located in Ohio.

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ISLAND VISITOR INFORMATION


	Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce
	Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce 419-285-2832

Island Attractions

Kelleys Island

Glacial Grooves - Kelleys Island

The Glacial Grooves on the north side of Kelleys Island are the largest easily accessible such grooves in the world. They were scoured into solid limestone bedrock about 18,000 years ago by the great ice sheet which covered part of North America.

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Inscription Rock
See American Indian symbols carved in rock on the south shore of Kelleys Island. Rediscovered partly buried in the shoreline in 1833, the rock is now entirely exposed and protected by a roof and viewing platform. Inscription Rock Petroglyphs is accessible daily in season, weather permitting.
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Kelleys Island State Park
920 Division Street, Kelleys Island, Ohio 43438
(419) 746-2546 - Park Ofﬁce
website

Put-in-Bay Island

Butterfly House
The Butterfly House is a 4000 sq. ft. aviary located at the Perry's Cave Family Fun Center. The aviary boasts over 500 different types of exotic butterflies from all over the world. A 5000 sq. ft. gift shop is attached to the butterfly house and contains all types of butterfly figurines, jewelry, books, garden items and more.
979 Catawba Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419-285-CAVE
perryscave.com

Chocolate Museum
Features handmade chocolates by the South Bend Company. A free tour in the chocolate museum is available.
Catawba Avenue
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.734.7114

Heineman Winery & Crystal Cave
Crystal Cave is the world's largest recorded geode and is located directly beneath the Winery. The walls are covered in celestite crystals. A tour of the cave is included with the tour of the winery.
Catawba Avenue
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.2811

Island Tour Train
Delware Avenue at the Depot
419.285.4855

Kayak the Bay
Located 1/2 mile west of Boardwalk. Next to Oak Point State Park
Bay View Avenue
Put-In-Bay, OH 43456
419.967.0796

Lake Erie Islands Historical Museum
Artifacts from the old Put-In-Bay car races, island memorabilia located in a more than 6,000 sq. ft. display area.
25 Town Hall Lane
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.28004

Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center
The center features a variety of animal and water fowl mounds, a nature trail filled with native plants and activities for kids.
Meecham Rd
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.3037
website

Perry's Cave and Family Fun Center

Perry's Cave, gemstone mining, 18 hole minature golf, antique car museum, Fort aMaze, Rock Climbing Wall and gift shop.
979 Catawba Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419-285-CAVE
perryscave.com

Perry's International Peace Memorial and Visitor's Center

Nation's third tallest national monument. Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial is dedicated to telling the story of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's Victory over the British fleet during the War of 1812.
Put-in-Bay

419-285-2184

nps.gov/pevi/index.htm

Put-in-Bay Winery on the Dollar Estate

Home tours and wine tasting.
392 Bayview Ave.,
Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
419-285.3343

(Photo courtesy of Ohie State Parks)

South Bass Island State Park
1523 Catawba Avenue
(End of Catawba Island Avenue)
Put-in-Bay
Contact: East Harbor State Park
1169 N. Buck Rd, Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440-9610
Park Office: 419.285.2112 (seasonal)
East Harbor: 419.734.4424
Reservations for camping: 866.644.6727
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us

Getting to the Islands

To Put-in-Bay and
Kelleys Island

Jet Express to Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island, Ohio
Ferry service from Port Cinton and Sandusky
800.245.1JET
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To Kelleys Island

Kelley's Island Ferry Boat Lines Inc.
Ferry Service to Kelley's Island - April 1 thru November 30
419.798.9763
website

To Kelleys Island

Kelleys Island Portside Marina
If you are bringing your own boat.
419.746.2668
Boats up to 80ft. long

To Put-in-Bay and
Middle Bass Island

Miller Ferries to Put-in-Bay &
Middle Bass Island, Ohio

Passenger/ Car ferry service to the Lake Erie Island of Put-in-Bay (South Bass) and Middle Bass Island, Ohio depart from Catawba, the tip of Rt. 53 N. off Rt. 2. Enjoy an 18 minute ride to Put-in-Bay, ferries depart every half hour in summer, we offer free parking, plus children 5 years and younger ride free.
800-500-2421

millerferry.com

@MILLERBOATLINE

Getting Around the Islands

Kelleys Island

Caddy Shack Rentals
Downtown Kelleys Island
Kelleys Island
Bike and Golf Cart Rentals

Portside Marina
Kelleys Island, OH
419.746.2668

Put-in-Bay Island

E's Golf Carts
Family-owned business located at the top of the Miller Boat Dock.
2-4-6 and 8 passenger gas powered carts.
Child seats and windshields provided.
61 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay
419.285.5553

Island Bike & Cart Rental
2009 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay
419.285.2016

Island Tour Train
55 minute historical narrated tour of Put-in-Bay
(South Bass Island) that stops at major attractions.
419.285.4855

Park Bike Rental and Cart Rental
Golf Carts - 2, 4, 6 Passenger
216 Hartford Ave., Put-in-Bay
419.285.2113

Hotels, Motels, B&B's and Camping on the Islands

Kelleys Island Lodging

Kelleys Island State Park
900 Division St
Kelley's Island, OH 43438
419.746.2546
website

Kelleys Island Venture Resort
441 West Lakeshore Dr.
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
419.746.2900

Put-in-Bay Lodging

Bay Lodging
405 Lakeview Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
216.898.1105

BAYSHORE RESORT
328 Toledo Avenue
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419-285-3931

Camping Sandusky Campground and Cabins
3518 Tiffin Ave.
Sandusky, OH 44870
800.431.7448

Drake's Getaway Inn Bed & Breakfast
210 Concord Ave.
PO Box 548
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.9012

Fox's Den Campground
Langram Rd.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.5001

ISLANDER INN
225 Erie Street
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
877-500-7829

PUT-IN-BAY RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER
Loraine Avenue
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
888-742-7829

Put-in-Bay Villas
888.742.7829

The Perry Hotel
99 Concord Avenue
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.2107
website

Just one block from Put-in-Bay's downtown attractions.
The Perry Holiday has 50 units, including kings and standard rooms with 2 double beds. Modern accommodations, accessible facilities, air conditioning, color television, swimming pool, snack and spirits, volleyball and laundry.

South Bass Island State Park
135 campsites, 10 with full service including electric, water & sewage hook-ups. Showers, latrines & dump station. 4 "ca-bents" & a rustic cabin available through lottery. Launch ramp, picnic shelter, picnic areas, fishing pier, small stone beach.
419.285.2112

Places to eat on the Islands

Kelleys Island Dining

Kelleys Island Brewery
504 W. Lakeshore Dr.
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
419-746-2314 or 419-656-4335

Kathy's Island Wine Company
Restaurant, wrap around porches
420 Woodford Road
Kelleys Island, Ohio 43438
419-746-2678

The Boardwalk Marina
"Famous Lobster Bisque"
341 Bayview Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.3695

The Village Pump
Famous for their "perch"
103 W. Lakeshore Drive
Kelleys Island, OH 43438

Put-in-Bay Dining

Chicken Patio
Delaware Ave
Put-in-Bay, OH
419.285.3581

Hooligans
An Irish Pub
421 Catawba Ave
Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
419-285-8000

Mojito Bay
Corner of Catawba and Delaware Next to Surf Shop
Put-in-Bay, OH
419.285.5282

Moosebacks Island Bar & Grill
Catawba and Bay View
Put-in-Bay, OH
419.285.8888

Pasquale's
Delaware Ave
Put-in-Bay, OH
419.285.8600

The Boardwalk Marina
"Famous Lobster Bisque"
341 Bayview Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.3695

Tony's Garage Bar & Grill
461 Carawba Ave
Put-in-Bay, OH
419.285.1318

Island Events

July 16-17, 2022
Put-in-Bay

Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion
Dates: July 16-17, 2022
Location: Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion Facebook event page.

Jeep lovers gather at Put-in-Bay for camping, events & island fun. Check out their event page for more details. Interested in participating in the next Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion? Join their official Facebook page.

Featured Events, Saturday: The Jeep Show at Heineman's Winery from 10 am – 2 pm to benefit St. Paul's Episcopal Church food pantry. Blessing of the jeeps and parade around the island at 2 pm.

Need a ride to the Island? Miller Ferries can get you there.

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