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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
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
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Beginning in the spring and all through fall, the population grows on this three mile long island located in Ohio.
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For a list of "What's Open at Put-in-Bay"
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For coupons - CLICK HERE
Getting to the Island - CLICK HERE |
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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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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.
For more information click here.
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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
419.285.28004 |
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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
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
419-285.3343 |
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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 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
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Getting Around the Islands |
| Kelleys Island |
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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 11-13, 2021
Kelley's Island |
BACONFEST 2021
Dates: June 11-13, 2021
Location: The Kelley's Island Wine Co
418 Woodford Rd. Kelleys Island, OH
A weekend for all things Bacon. Come taste our bacon takeover menu and bacon themed cocktails. Live music Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Pig roast dinners served Friday after 4pm through Sunday *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST* This even begins Friday at 5PM and ends Sunday afternoon.
Event page
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 June 25-28, 2021
Put-n-Bay |
PYRATE FESTIVAL
Dates:
June 25-28, 2021
Times: Noon - 7PM
Location: Put-in-Bay, Ohio
AHOY ye Scallywags, Pirates, Buccaneers, Mermaids, Corsairs, Wenches, and all common folk! Put-in-Bay's annual Pyrate Fest sees the return of the Pyrate King to find his stolen treasure. Fun for the whole family! Watch Pyrates invade the Put-in-Bay Harbor, a Pyrate Village, Faire Winds Circus, historic displays, re-enactors and so much more!
Don't forget~ Dress like a Pyrate & Save $1 OFF your round trip passenger fare for Put-in-Bay, any time during Pyrate Fest.
Need a ride to the Island? Miller
Ferries can get you there.
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July17-18, 2021
Put-n-Bay |
PUT-IN-BAY JEEP INVASION
Dates:
July 17-18, 2021
Location: Put-in-Bay, Ohio
For more information click here.
Need a ride to the Island? Miller
Ferries can get you there.
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August 25-26, 2021
Put-in-Bay |
BASH ON THE BAY
Dates:
August 25-26, 2021
Location: Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Country Music Festival
"Bash on the Bay is back, and this time, it's two nights of fun, friends, and music. This year's lineup will feature country music megastar Blake Shelton and four-time GRAMMY winner Keith Urban! Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am.
For more information: bashonthebay.com
Need a ride to the Island? Miller
Ferries can get you there.
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September 11, 2021
Put-in-Bay |
ART IN THE PARK
Dates:
September 11, 2021
Location: Put-in-Bay, Ohio
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 September 18, 2021
Put-n-Bay |
MILLER BOAT LINE 5K & 1 MILE FAMILY FUN WALK
Dates:
September 18, 2021
Location: Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Walk, September 18 at Put-in-Bay
Runners & walkers of all ages welcome! 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. Pre-register 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. Register at 5katputinbay.com.Proceeds benefit Mother of Sorrows Church.
Participating runners will receive a discount on 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 2, 2021
Put-n-Bay |
ISLAND WINE FESTIVAL
Dates:
October 2, 2021
Location: Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Great wine tasting event with an island spin. Taste wine from all around the world, food pairings, purchase bottles to go & more!
Click here for more information.
Need a ride to the Island? Miller
Ferries can get you there.
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 October 9-10, 2021
Put-n-Bay |
OKTOBERFEST WEEKEND
Dates:
October 9-10, 2021
Location: DeRivera Park, Put-in-Bay, Ohio
For more information click here.
Need a ride to the Island? Miller
Ferries can get you there.
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