Popular sandy beach with kid-friendly, gradual water depth; toilets; small boat launch; walking and fishing pier; and near state park campground with playground, hiking trails, and picnic shelter. No lifeguards. Dogs permitted on a leash.

The world's largest accesible glacial grooves, embedded with fossils that are 350-400 million years old. Located on the north side of the island, the grooves can be viewed from a walkway and stairs. Open year round during daylight hours.

Families can inspect Lake Erie's complex ecosystem through hands-on displays, observe and identify live fish in aquaria and learn about current research. Children under 16 can fish from the pier and Saturday programs introduce kids to science. For more information, visit ohioseagrant.osu.edu/avc.

This 352-ft. tall memorial commemorates Oliver Hazard Perry's victory over the British during the War of 1812. Stop in the visitors center featuring displays, a video theater, and gift shop.

One stop for all day family fun! Enjoy Perry's Cave, the Butterfly House, Fort Amaze-n Maze, miniature golf, laser tag, rock climbing wall, antique car museum, and gift shops. A snack shack and picnic pavilion make it convenient to stay all day! May-Sept daily 11 am-6 pm; Apr and Oct weekends 11 am-5 pm; or by appointment.

Visitors have the opportunity to tour the lighthouse and learn about its history. Jun 17-Aug 13, Mon-Tue 11 am-5 pm. $3 per person.

Dive into the rich maritime history of the Sandusky Bay area at the Maritime Museum of Sandusky.Through interactive exhibits, educational programs, and special events, the whole family can have a boatload of fun learning about commercial fishing, ice harvesting, boat-building, shipwrecks, wetlands, commercial shipping, and passenger boats. ADA accessible. Open Jun-Aug, Tues-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm; Sept-May, Fri-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm; closed major holidays.

Experience Sandusky's history from before the War of 1812, through the Civil War era, and to the present. Four floors of exhibits include business and industry, Johnson's Island Prison information and artifacts, and more. Free admission; call for group tours. Open Apr-May, Sat 12-4 pm; Jun-Aug, Wed and Fri 12-4 pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm; Sept, Sat 10 am-1 pm; Oct-Dec, Sat 12-4 pm; closed Jan-Mar.

Smiles all around as the carousel spins and the music plays at The Merry-Go-Round Museum! The 2013 exhibit, "Grab the Brass Ring", spotlights art from carousels past and present. Wood carving demonstrations, gift shop, and more! ADA accessible. Feb, Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm; Memorial Day-Labor Day, Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm; Mar-May and Sept-Dec, Wed-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm.

Visit the early boyhood home of Thomas Edison in Milan, Ohio. The museum features a collection of rare early inventions, documents, and family mementos. Tours offered Feb-Dec; hours vary.

Sandusky is known for its collection of limestone buildings, including this Greek Revival. The three-story mansion features a ruby and cranberry glass collection, antique furnishings, garden, greenhouse, and gift shop. Free admission. Open Apr-Dec, Tues-Fri 12-3 pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm.

Explore Milan's canal and shipbuilding history, interact with toys from the past, and view a renowned glass collection. It's affordable family fun with special activities for the whole family. Please call or check the website for hours of operation.

Full of fun and excitement for the whole family, Cedar Point's been voted the Best Amusement Park In The World by Amusement Today readers for 15 years running. New in 2013 is GateKeeper, an incredible record-breaking wing roller coaster! Cedar Point features over 70 rides, 16 of which are coasters including Millennium Force, which holds the title of number one steel coaster on the planet. Cedar Point also offers four children's areas, an ice-skating extravaganza, Dinosaurs Alive!, Luminosity, and other musical entertainment. Overnight guests enjoy convenient resort accommodations within walking distances to the park from the historic beachfront Hotel Breakers to an RV campground. In September and October, HalloWeekends offers another reason to scream. Amusement park thrills combine with spooky chills for a family-friendly event during the day, and terrifying nighttime frights.

Experience the time of your life with everything under one roof. Indoor body boarding 365 days a year in 86 degree temperatures, or take on the Zip Coaster uphill water roller coaster in America's Largest Indoor Waterpark. Pamper yourself at Spa Kalahari or dine at one of 11 dining and bar choices including The Reserve, Ivory Coast Lounge, Pizza Pub at Café Mirage, Great Karoo Marketplace Restaurant, and in the summer months, ZanziBar. For shopping and fun, there's Zakanaka Kids; Madagascar Indoor Glow Golf and Safari Outdoor Adventure Park with zip line, rope course, climbing wall, and an animal park. No matter what the weather is outside, you can splash all day long indoors at Kalahari. Catch some rays at the outdoor pools from Memorial Day to Labor Day (weather permitting). Once you cross over the bridge, you'll feel "A World Away ®." Call for day pass information or visit KalahariResorts.com/oh/parks/waterpark daily/

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-Oct; call for hours.

Four attractions - one location. Featured on The Travel Channel's "Best Places I've Ever Been". Experience the scariest haunted house you will ever encounter, ride the fastest virtual roller coaster in Ohio, experience a one-of-a-kind interactive 3D blacklight mini-golf journey, or get your heart pumping even more with a whirl around the skating rink. Visit Lake Erie Fearfest in October and the Christmas Winter Wonderland walk-thru in December. Open year-round; please call for hours.

This 1,500-seat national landmark is a top entertainment destination for the Lake Erie Shores & Islands. See nationally recognized performers, Broadway shows, movies, and more. The theatre is also available for rentals. Christmas in the City gift shop is open year-round.