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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
4424 Milan Rd., Suite A (US 250)
Sandusky, OH 44870
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
One Day Trip Idea
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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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Kelleys Island State Park
920 Division Street,
Kelleys Island, Ohio 43438
(419) 746-2546 - Park Office
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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
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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
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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
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Island Tour Train
Delware Avenue at the Depot
419.285.4855
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
www.nps.gov/pevi/index.htm
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Put-in-Bay Winery on the Dollar Estate
Home tours and wine tasting.
392 Bayview Ave.,
Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
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Stonehenge Historic Home Tour
Nestled on several acres of woods and beautifully landscaped grounds, Stonehenge Estate represents the many grape growing farms and family wineries that prospered on the Lake Erie islands in the mid-late 1800’s.
Open to the public for over twenty years, this on-going family
preservation project is a “must see” that gives visitors a true taste of island living from yesterday and today.
808 Langram Road
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.6134 |
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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
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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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Kelley's Island Ferry Boat Lines Inc.
Ferry Service to Kelley's Island - April 1 thru November 30
419.798.9763
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Kelleys Island
Portside Marina
If you are bringing your own boat.
419.746.2668
Boats up to 80ft. long
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 To Put-in-Bay and
Middle Bass Island
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Miller Ferries to Put-in-Bay &
Middle Bass Island, Ohio
Passenger/ Car ferry service to the Lake
Erie Island so 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
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Getting Around the Islands |
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Caddy Shack Rentals
Downtown Kelleys Island
Kelleys Island
Bike and Golf Cart Rentals
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Portside Marina
Kelleys Island, OH
419.746.2668
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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
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Island Bike & Cart Rental
2009 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay
419.285.2016
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Island Tour Train
55 minute historical narrated tour of Put-in-Bay
(South Bass Island) that stops at major attractions.
419.285.4855
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Park Bike Rental and Cart Rental
Golf Carts - 2, 4, 6 Passenger
216 Hartford Ave., Put-in-Bay
419.285.2113
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Hotels, Motels, B&B's and Camping on the Islands |
Kelleys Island Lodging
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Kelleys Island State Park
900 Division St
Kelley's Island, OH 43438
419.746.2546
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Kelleys Island Venture Resort
441 West Lakeshore Dr.
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
419.746.2900
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Put-in-Bay Lodging |
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Bay Lodging
405 Lakeview Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
216.898.1105
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BAYSHORE RESORT
328 Toledo Avenue
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419-285-3931
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Camping Sandusky Campground and Cabins
3518 Tiffin Ave.
Sandusky, OH 44870
800.431.7448
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Drake's Getaway Inn Bed & Breakfast
210 Concord Ave.
PO Box 548
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.9012
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Fox's Den Campground
Langram Rd.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.5001
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ISLANDER INN
225 Erie Street
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
877-500-7829
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PUT-IN-BAY RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER
Loraine Avenue
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
888-742-7829
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Put-in-Bay Villas
888.742.7829
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The Perry Hotel
99 Concord Avenue
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.2107
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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.
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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
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Places to eat on the Islands |
Kelleys Island Dining |
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Kelleys Island Brewery
504 W. Lakeshore Dr.
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
419-746-2314 or 419-656-4335 |
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Kathy's Island Wine Company
Restaurant, wrap around porches
420 Woodford Road
Kelleys Island, Ohio 43438
419-746-2678 |
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The Boardwalk Marina
"Famous Lobster Bisque"
341 Bayview Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.3695 |
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The Village Pump
Famous for their "perch"
103 W. Lakeshore Drive
Kelleys Island, OH 43438 |
Put-in-Bay Dining |
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Chicken Patio
Delaware Ave
Put-in-Bay, OH
419.285.3581 |
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Hooligans
An Irish Pub
421 Catawba Ave
Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
419-285-8000
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Mojito Bay
Corner of Catawba and Delaware Next to Surf Shop
Put-in-Bay, OH
419.285.5282 |
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Moosebacks Island Bar & Grill
Catawba and Bay View
Put-in-Bay, OH
419.285.8888 |
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Pasquale's
Delaware Ave
Put-in-Bay, OH
419.285.8600 |
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The Boardwalk Marina
"Famous Lobster Bisque"
341 Bayview Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.3695 |
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Tony's Garage Bar & Grill
461 Carawba Ave
Put-in-Bay, OH
419.285.1318
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June 15 thru
September 24, 2019
(Tuesdays only - weather permitting)
Put-n-Bay NWOH |
Put-in-Bay Village Walk
Date: Tuesdays, June 18 - September 24, 2019
Time: 1pm-4pm
Admission: Adults $15 - Kids 12 and under free
(Must be accompanied by an adult - cash only)
Group meets in front of "The Boardwalk" restaurant (341 Bayview Ave) 10 minutes prior to start of tour.
Weather permitting.
Need a ride to the Island? Miller
Ferries can get you there.
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July 19-21, 2019
Kelleys Island |
ISLAND FEST
Dates: July 19-21, 2019
Location: Memorial Park, 112 Divisions Street, Kelleys Island, OH
DJ - BEER - FOOD - ARTISANS - GANES - VENDORS - PARADE - FOREWORKS - LIVE MUSIC & More.
For more information click here.
Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion - July 19-21, 2019
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July 26-28, 2019
Kelleys Island |
FILM FEST
Dates: July 26-28, 2019
Location: Ball Field, 121 Addison St., Kelleys Island, OH 43438
For more click here.
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September 6-8, 2019
Put-in-Bay |
Historic Weekend
Dates:
September 6-8, 2019
Location: Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial
Put-in-Bay
Admission: FREE
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial celebrates the 206th Anniversary of Oliver Hazard Perry's defeat of the British fleet in The Battle of Lake Erie, September 10, 1813, and the enduring peace that has bound the United States, Great Britain and Canada in peace and as allies for more than 200 years. Historic weekend is full of education, history, fun & more. Art in the Park, a military encampment, THE Ohio State University's Stone Lab Open House, Grand Parade, live music, old fashion baseball, a harbor illumination & more.
Need a ride to the Island? Miller
Ferries can get you there.
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September 7, 2019
Kelleys Island |
Treasure Island Day
Dates:September 7, 2019
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: Kelleys Island
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September 21, 2019
Put-n-Bay |
Miller Boat Line 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Walk
Date:
September 21, 2019
Location: Put-in-Bay
Runners & walkers of all ages welcome! Attend this annual 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Saturday, September 21 at Put-in-Bay, Ohio. The race begins near The Boathouse Restaurant downtown. A scenic course, much of it winding along the island shoreline, participants consider this to be one of the most beautiful runs in Ohio. Preregister for discount, family discount also available. Registrants receive a discounted fare aboard Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay. Prizes & unique engraved Lake Erie stones awarded to several age levels, male & female. Sign up at www.hermescleveland.com/ or www.5katputinbay.com/. Make it a day (or more) with friends & family on the Island. Bring the family, spend the entire weekend. Proceeds benefit Mother of Sorrows Church. This event is sponsored by Miller Boat Line. Participating runners will get discount off adult round trip ferry passage to Put-in-Bay on the day of the race.
Need a ride to the Island? Miller
Ferries can get you there.
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October 12-13, 2019
Put-n-Bay |
Oktoberfest
Dates:
October 12-13, 2019
Times:
11:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday and
noon to 5:00 pm on Sunday.
Location: DeRivera Park, Put-in-Bay
he festival is held under tent in DeRivera Park on the corner of Delaware Avenue and Hartford Avenue in Downtown, Put-in-Bay. The festival is open 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday and noon to 5:00 pm on Sunday.
Many island restaurants serve a large variety of German food, including: brats, weinerschnitzel, sauerkraut, potato pancakes, spatzel, apple dumplings, German Chocolate cake, cabbage rolls and sauerkraut balls. The festival also includes a selection of island wines from Put in Bay's Heineman Winery, German beers and German music. Get a discount when you buy the 2-day pass.
Need a ride to the Island? Miller
Ferries can get you there.
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