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WALLEYE - YELLOW PERCH - SMALLMOUTH BASS - STEELHEAD
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Local Attractions
Castaway Bay With its tropical theme, guests feel like they have landed on an island paradise. Castaway Bay features 237 hotel rooms and suites including family-oriented units, an indoor water park loaded with water activities for all ages, a day spa, fitness center, state-of-the-art arcade, restaurants, retail shops, adjacent marina and space for meetings, group events and birthday parties. The 38,000-sqaure-foot indoor water park features Rendezvous Run water coaster, a 100,000-gallon wave pool, three 35-foot-tall body slides, Lookout Lagoon Family Funhouse, Toddler’s Tide Pool and an 80,000-gallon activity pool. Cedar Downs/Cedar Lanes at Quality Inn & Suites Ohio’s first and only off-track gaming and entertainment establishment where you can bet on live horse races from tracks around the country. A state-of-the-art, 32-lane bowling center features automatic scoring, glitter glow bowling and bumper bowling. Food, cocktails, billiards, golf simulator and arcade games available. Off-track gaming daily, 12pm-12am; bowling daily, 4pm-12am. Cedar Point Challenge Park Cleveland Metro parks Zoo Come explore the jungles of The Rain Forest, roam the outback of Australian Adventure, take in the grassy plains of African Savanna, stroll around scenic Waterfowl Lake and discover over 3,000 animals representing the 600 species from around the globe. Doller House & Museum The Dollar House was home to one of Put-in-Bay's wealthiest and most influential citizens, Valentine Doller. Take a tour of the historic Italianate home and learn about island life as it was in the 1800's. Available for private parties or events; call for details. May - Sept 10am-6pm. Firelands Winery One of Ohio's oldest wineries, established in 1880, is located near Lake Erie. Award-winning, estate bottled wines, charming gift shop, tours, tastings and cozy sitting area. Jun-Sept, Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1-5pm; Oct-May, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. Goodtime I Enjoy a relaxing day on Lake Erie and the Lake Erie Islands. Visit Kelley’s Island and Put-in-Bay. Two islands in one day for one price. Discounts for seniors, children and groups. May-Oct; call for cruise schedule. Available for private charters. Goofy Golf Play miniature golf, cool off on bumper boats, test your skills with sharp curves and steep hills on Radical Raceway and experience high speed on The Big Track. Round out your fun in the air-conditioned arcade. Attractions sold separately or purchase a discounted Do-All Deal. Open May 16-Oct 18; call for hours. Great Wolf Lodge Heinemann’s Winery Take a ferry boat to get to this island winery on Lake Erie. Founded in 1888, Heinemann Winery is the oldest family owned winery in Ohio. Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12-7pm. Hermes Vineyards & Winery Hermes Vineyards estate bottled wines are produced from one of the largest viniferous vineyards in Ohio. Premium wines are served by the glass or bottle and a light menu is available. Open daily, year-round. Inland Seas Maritime Museum Island Adventures Family Fun Center A fun-filled way to spend the day! Beautifully landscaped 18-hole mini-golf, fast go-karts, water-squirting bumper boats, air conditioned arcade and group/party pavilion. Walk to the NEW Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar! Clean and friendly family experience! Memorial Day-Labor Day, daily; limited May and Sept weekends. Island Bike & Cart Rental The largest all-electric fleet of golf carts on the island. IBR's carts are quiet, clean and "green" and offer an excellent way to see Put-in-Bay. An even "greener" choice is IBR's fleet of single-speed bicycles, another popular way to move around the island. Apr-Oct. Island Fun Pack All day fun! One great rate! Ride the Put-in-Bay tour train and visit all the island’s great attractions. Price includes ferry ticket, tour train, Perry’s Cave, War of 18 Holes miniature golf, the Butterfly House, Antique Car Museum and Heinemann Winery/Crystal Cave. Tickets available at both ferry landings and the Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center - West. Memorial Day-Labor Day. Jet Express High-speed passenger ferry from Sandusky and Port Clinton to downtown Put-in-Bay and Kelley’s Island. Comfortable, stylish passenger cabins and open-air sundecks. Extended sight-seeing routes to the islands – so you can see more...faster! Frequent departures and late-night service. Special evening discounts, family-friendly child rates and group tour rates. May-Oct, schedule is available online or call for more information. Johnson’s Island Confederate Officers Prison Cemetery & Museum Kalahari Resort Your in for the time of your life with everything under one roof. Surf indoors 365 days a year or take on the uphill water rollercoaster at America's Largest Indoor Water Park. Spa Kalahari, Kahunaville Restaurant and Bar, Pottery Pizzazz, Candy Hut, Ivory Coast Lounge, Great Karoo Marketplace Restaurant, Zakanaka Imports, Madagascar Indoor Mini Golf and so much more! No matter what the weather is outside, you can splash-splash all day long indoors at Kalahari. Catch some rays at Kalahari’s outdoor pool complex from Memorial Day to Labor Day (weather permitting). Once you cross over the bridge, you’ll feel A World Away ®. Visit soon. Call for day pass information. The Keeper's House Built in 1822, this historic house was home to Benajah and Rachel Wolcott. It was the residence of the first three lighthouse keepers for the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes. This house was built by the same stone mason who built the Marblehead Lighthouse. Jun 1-Sept 1, Mon-Sat 1-5pm. Check online for additional hours. Kelley’s Island Kelley’s Island is located in the western basin of Lake Erie about four miles north of Marblehead and twelve miles from Sandusky on the Ohio mainland. The entire island measures more than four square miles and is the largest fresh water American island in Lake Erie. A short drive from major cities makes Kelley’s seem right next door, yet the Canadian Border lies only a few miles north of the island. Kelley’s Island Ferry Boat Line The only daily passenger and automobile transportation to Kelley’s Island from Marblehead, departing every half-hour during peak times. Available year-round, weather permitting. Late boats on weekends. There is a nominal parking fee. |
Lagoon Deer Park Walk with and hand feed 200 animals from many nations. Gift shop and 56 acres of lakes to fish for rainbow trout, bullheads, channel cats, white bass, largemouth bass, rock bass, bluegills, crappies and muskies. Bring your own gear and bait. Open daily, May-Memorial Day, 10am-6pm; Memorial Day-Labor Day, 9am-8pm; Labor Day-Oct 31, 10am-6pm. Lake Erie Islands Historical Museum Lakeside Association This “Chautauqua-style” resort is open to the public. Stroll the grounds, visit the shops and eateries and enjoy world-class entertainment and family-rated movies. Overnight accommodations and banquet facilities available. Gate fees apply during certain times; call for details. Marblehead Lighthouse State Park State park with picnic facilities, fishing, walking trails and the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes. On-site Keeper's House Museum and guided lighthouse tours May 26-Sept 4, Mon-Fri 1-4:45pm and the second Saturday of the month, May-Oct, 10am-3pm. Maritime Museum of Sandusky This museum interprets the maritime history of the area including boat building, recreational boating, passenger boats, shipwrecks, wetlands, commercial shipping, fishing and the boats of Sandusky’s Underground Railroad through interactive exhibits and educational programs. Jun-Aug, Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm; Sept-May, Fri-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm. Closed major holidays. Merry-Go-Round Museum Family fun at the Merry-Go-Round! Kids and kids at heart can ride the antique carousel and watch woodcarvers breathe life into new horses, while learning the history of carousels and carousel art. Memorial Day-Labor Day, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm; Sept -Dec, Wed-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm. Miller Ferries Passenger and vehicle transportation from Catawba Point to the Lake Erie Islands of South Bass (Put-in-Bay) and Middle Bass. Family-friendly fares, limited free parking, Put-in-Bay summer trips every half-hour and group discounts. See website for events, maps and ferry schedules. Trips daily spring summer and fall; winter operation is weather permitting. Monsoon Lagoon Mystic Belle Take a relaxing paddle-wheel tour on the historic and scenic Vermilion River. The trip includes the beauty of both the natural upriver scenes as well as the picturesque lagoons with narration about the harbor’s past. Jun-Sept, Tue-Sun 2pm, 4pm, and on weekends only, one-half hour before sunset. North Coast Parasail and Water Sports Experience the thrills of Wave Runner riding and parasailing on the beach behind Cedar Point are Hotel Breakers or on Kelley’s Island. Early bird discounts available. Park admission is not required at the Cedar Point location; however, a parking fee is. Reservations are required for Kelley’s Island. Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center One stop for all day family fun! Perry’s Cave, the Butterfly House, Fort Amaze-n Maze, and miniature golf, rock climbing wall, antique car museum and educational gift shops. A snack shack and picnic pavilion makes it convenient to stay all day! May-Sept, daily 11am-6pm; Apr and Oct, weekends 11am-5pm; or by appointment. Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial A 352 foot tall memorial commemorating Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory over the British during the War of 1812. Stop in the visitor’s center with interactive displays, video theater and gift shop. Pro Football Hall of Fame Honoring the great players of the professional football world since 1920. Located in Canton, Ohio. Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island putinbay.com There is no doubt that Put-in-Bay Ohio is one of the most unique places you will ever visit. The tiny two by four mile island is dotted with historic homes, the nation's third tallest monument, quaint restaurants and local pubs. Beautiful water surrounds Put-in-Bay where you will find the best walleye and perch fishing in the United States. Rain in Quality Inn & Suites Rain indoor water park offers a smaller, affordable setting with thrill slides and water play, featuring a 50 foot tower with two giant slides, 275 foot and 251 foot in length and a play structure with additional water activities and outdoor pool. As its name insinuates, guests of the water park are frequently showered with rain. The complex also includes a 32-lane state-of-the-art bowling center, laser tag, an arcade and great eats and gambling in the exciting atmosphere of off-track horse racing. In all, Rain features over 35,000 square feet of affordable family fun - all under one roof. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum located on the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States, dedicated to recording the history of some of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, and other people who have in some major way influenced the music industry, particularly in the area of rock and roll. The museum is part of the city's redeveloped North Coast Harbor. Sandusky State Theatre This 1,500 seat national landmark is a top entertainment destination for Erie County. See nationally recognized performers, Broadway shows, movies and more. Also available for rentals. Seneca Caverns -Registered Natural Landmark Go caving at The Caviest Cave! Walk natural stone steps and pathways through The Earth Crack. Be amazed by Ole Mystery River. Shop Hollowrock Gifts for minerals, nature books, apparel and other fine gifts. Pan for gemstones at Seneca Mining Company. Memorial Day-Labor Day, daily 9am-7pm; May and Sept-mid-Oct, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm or by appointment. Soak City Soak City is a huge 18 acre water park that features two relaxing inner tube rivers, more than a dozen thrilling water slides, a giant 500,000-gallon wave pool, two kids' play areas, places to eat and much more. Summit Motorsports Park Toledo Zoo One of America's Top 10 Family-Friendly Zoos. Home to over 4,800 animals and a visual feast of historic architecture. Exhibits include Africa!, Dragons, Primitive Forest, Aquarium, Diversity of Life, Arctic Encounter, Wolf Exhibit, Tiger Terrace, Aviary, Reptile House, African Savanna and Kingdom of the Apes. Open year-round. Train-O-Rama Ohio’s largest operating, multi-gauge electric train display with 4,000 square feet in full scenery, including a lake, airport and miniature amusement park. Gift shop carries train sets and accessories for all ages, train gift items and wooden Thomas. Open year-round, Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm; Memorial Day-Labor Day, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm.
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