Lake Erie attractions & recreation

Admiral Water Taxi

Marblehead

Enjoy a 25-minute, 3 1/2 mile scenic cruise along the tranquil waters of Sandusky Bay...

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African Safari Wildlife Park

African Safari Wildlife Park

Port Clinton

View more than 400 beautiful and exotic animals on a 100-acre preserve and feed them ...

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Air1 Airboats

Air1 Airboats

Sandusky

Want to go fast on the east bay of Cedar Point? Come take an airboat ride and see the...

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American Civil War Museum of Ohio

American Civil War Museum of Ohio

Tiffin

Anyone with interest in history can learn about the Civil War in this 10,000 square f...

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Aquatic Visitors Center

Aquatic Visitors Center

Put-in-Bay

Families can inspect Lake Erie's complex ecosystem through hands-on displays, observe...

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Bellevue Society for the Arts

Bellevue Society for the Arts

Bellevue

A 342-seat theatre with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and a backstage work are...

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Bicycle Bill's Fitness Center

Bicycle Bill's Fitness Center

Vermilion

Hands-on owners have 60 years with experience delivering and maintaining top-of-the-l...

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Big Game Room Arcade

Big Game Room Arcade

Sandusky

One of Ohio's largest indoor arcades. Experience total family fun with glow mini-gol...

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Caddy Shack Square

Caddy Shack Square

Kelleys Island

This one-stop shop, in the heart of downtown Kelleys Island, provides a family-friend...

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Castalia State Fish Hatchery

Castalia State Fish Hatchery

Castalia

As part of the Castalia Blue Hole system of underground springs, the area provides a ...

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Cedar Lanes Entertainment Complex

Cedar Lanes Entertainment Complex

Sandusky

This entertainment facility offers several attractions under one roof. Enjoy a 32-lan...

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Cedar Point Amusement Park & Resort

Cedar Point Amusement Park & Resort

Sandusky

Full of fun and excitement for the whole family, Cedar Point's been voted the Best Am...

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Cedar Point Lighthouse

Cedar Point Lighthouse

Sandusky

This 38-foot lighthouse was built in 1862. The light, which was used for navigation u...

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Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

Sandusky

This indoor waterpark resort features liquid fun for the whole family in a tropical i...

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Challenge Park

Challenge Park

Sandusky

An activity complex located on the Cedar Point peninsula that features RipCord Skycoa...

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Chateau Tebeau Winery

Chateau Tebeau Winery

Helena

Taste French varietal, American, and hybrid wines in a beautiful tasting room. Enjoy ...

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Civilian Marksmanship Program

Port Clinton

Welcoming anyone interested in learning about firearm safety, competitive and recreat...

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Clemons Boats

Clemons Boats

Sandusky

Boat rentals are available for almost any use - fishing, skiing, tubing, or just boat...

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Crabbie's Quarter Deck Arcade

Crabbie's Quarter Deck Arcade

Sandusky

6,000 sq.ft. of gaming action with the latest in arcade games. Guests can accumulate ...

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The Crew's Nest

The Crew's Nest

Put-in-Bay

Put-in-Bay's premier boating club is home of the islands' largest private marina. Bec...

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D&D Smith Winery

D&D Smith Winery

Norwalk

This 1890 house-turned-winery is open for wine tastings. Relax while sitting outside ...

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Doller Estate

Doller Estate

Put-in-Bay

Experience island life as it was in the 1800s. Tour the Doller House, home to one of ...

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Eagle Creek Golf Club

Eagle Creek Golf Club

Norwalk

Eagle Creek Golf Club is the areas only 4 1/2 star golf facility. It is a full servic...

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Edison Birthplace

Edison Birthplace

Milan

Visit the early boyhood home of Thomas Edison in Milan, Ohio. The museum features a c...

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Eleutheros Cooke House

Eleutheros Cooke House

Sandusky

Sandusky is known for its collection of limestone buildings, including this Greek Rev...

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Firelands Symphony Orchestra

Firelands Symphony Orchestra

Sandusky

The Firelands Symphony Orchestra presents six live, offers high-quality, symphonic co...

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Firelands Winery

Firelands Winery

Sandusky

Wine has been made on this site since 1880. Stop by for a tour and a tasting of award...

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Follett House Museum

Follett House Museum

Sandusky

Experience Sandusky's history from before the War of 1812, through the Civil War era,...

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Ghostly Manor Thrill Center

Ghostly Manor Thrill Center

Sandusky

Four attractions - one location. Featured on The Travel Channel's "Best Places I've E...

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Glacial Grooves

Glacial Grooves

Kelleys Island

The world's largest accesible glacial grooves, embedded with fossils that are 350-400...

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Goodtime Lake Erie Island Cruises-Kelleys Island

Goodtime Lake Erie Island Cruises-Kelleys Island

Kelleys Island

Enjoy a relaxing day on Lake Erie aboard the Goodtime I. Visit Put-in-Bay, and enjoy...

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Goodtime Lake Erie Island Cruises-Put-in-Bay

Goodtime Lake Erie Island Cruises-Put-in-Bay

Put-in-Bay

Day long cruise visits Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay. ADA accessible. Cruising Memori...

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Goodtime Lake Erie Island Cruises-Sandusky

Goodtime Lake Erie Island Cruises-Sandusky

Sandusky

Enjoy a relaxing day on Lake Erie aboard the Goodtime I. Visit Kelleys Island and Put...

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Goofy Golf

Goofy Golf

Sandusky

Play miniature golf, cool off on bumper boats, test your skills with sharp curves and...

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Great Lakes Fibers

Great Lakes Fibers

Huron

Shop here for hand-painted alpaca yarn, artisan scarves, shawls, socks, rugs, and muc...

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Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge

Sandusky

An all-suites, full-service family indoor waterpark resort that is designed to delive...

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Green Hills Golf Course

Green Hills Golf Course

Clyde

18 holes of rolling terrain with ponds, creeks and mature trees throughout. Food and ...

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Heineman's Winery

Heineman's Winery

Put-in-Bay

Currently in its 5th generation, Heineman's Winery was founded in 1888 by Gustav Hein...

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Historic Lyme Village

Historic Lyme Village

Bellevue

Experience the past as you tour the sixteen buildings of this 19th century village. T...

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Hoover Auditorium

Hoover Auditorium

Lakeside

A wide variety of programs offered nightly at 8:15 pm in the historic 80-year old the...

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Huron Lighthouse & Fishing Pier

Huron Lighthouse & Fishing Pier

Huron

The Huron Lighthouse is maintained by the United States Coast Guard. The lighthouse i...

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Huron Playhouse

Huron Playhouse

Huron

Ohio's oldest continuing summer theatre. Nationally recognized as a premiere educatio...

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Inscription Rock

Inscription Rock

Kelleys Island

The 32 x 21’ surface of the rock is covered with one of the finest examples of aborig...

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Island Adventures Family Fun Center

Island Adventures Family Fun Center

Port Clinton

Beautifully landscaped 18-hole mini-golf course, fast go-karts, water squirting bumpe...

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Jet Express-Kelleys Island

Jet Express-Kelleys Island

Kelleys Island

High-speed passenger ferry from Kelleys Island to downtown Put-in-Bay, Port Clinton o...

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Jet Express-Port Clinton

Jet Express-Port Clinton

Port Clinton

High-speed passenger ferry from Port Clinton to downtown Kelleys Island and Put-in-Ba...

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Jet Express-Put-in-Bay

Jet Express-Put-in-Bay

Put-in-Bay

High-speed passenger ferry from Put-in-Bay to downtown Kelleys Island, Sandusky or Po...

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Jet Express-Sandusky

Jet Express-Sandusky

Sandusky

High-speed passenger ferry from Sandusky to downtown Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay. C...

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Jet Pack Water Adventures

Jet Pack Water Adventures

Sandusky

Gravity loses its grip near the shores of Sandusky. Certified instructors strap flyer...

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John Christ Winery

John Christ Winery

Avon Lake

From a taste to a case, John Christ Winery provides an exceptional array of medal-win...

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Johnson's Island Confederate Officers Prison Cemetery

Johnson's Island Confederate Officers Prison Cemetery

Marblehead

This historic cemetery is the final resting place of more than 200 of the 9,000 Confe...

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Kalahari

Kalahari

Sandusky

Experience the time of your life with everything under one roof. Indoor body boarding...

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Kayak The Bay, LTD

Kayak The Bay, LTD

Put-in-Bay

As seen in Midwest Living Magazine's "Best of the Midwest." Rent a kayak and explore ...

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The Keeper's House

The Keeper's House

Marblehead

The oldest surviving home in Ottawa County offers visitors the chance to experience t...

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Kelleys Island

Kelleys Island

Kelleys Island

Most commonly explored by foot, bike, golf cart, and/or kayak, Ohio’s largest island ...

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Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line-Kelleys Island

Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line-Kelleys Island

Kelleys Island

The only passenger/vehicle ferry service between Kelleys Island and Marblehead runs d...

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Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line-Marblehead

Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line-Marblehead

Marblehead

The only passenger/vehicle ferry service between Kelleys Island and Marblehead runs d...

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Kelleys Island State Park

Kelleys Island State Park

Kelleys Island

The park features hiking trails, camping, launch ramp, fishing, summer programs, picn...

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The Kitchen's Bounty

The Kitchen's Bounty

Sandusky

The Kitchen's Bounty is your culinary companion in creating fine-dining occasions in ...

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Klingshirn Winery, Inc.

Klingshirn Winery, Inc.

Avon Lake

Klingshirn has grown and produced some of Ohio's finest grapes and wines since 1935. ...

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Lagoon Deer Park

Lagoon Deer Park

Sandusky

Walk-thru petting zoo with over 200 animals, gift shop, and stocked fishing lakes. Mo...

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Lakeside Chautauqua

Lakeside Chautauqua

Lakeside

Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Lakeside Chautauqua is one of the...

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Lakeside Chautauqua Water Craft Rental

Lakeside Chautauqua Water Craft Rental

Lakeside

Sunfish sailboat and kayak rentals are available to guests and residents. Week-long S...

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Liberty Aviation Museum

Liberty Aviation Museum

Port Clinton

Visit Ohio's newest museum showcasing functioning, historical aircraft and vehicles, ...

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The Listening Room

The Listening Room

Port Clinton

A music venue where nationally touring, talented singer/songwriters perform their ori...

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M3 Family Pass

M3 Family Pass

Sandusky

Take a break from the lake with your family pass to three great area museums. The M3 ...

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Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum

Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum

Bellevue

Opened in 1976 as a bicentennial project, and the largest of its kind in Ohio, this m...

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Marblehead Lighthouse State Park

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park

Marblehead

This state park features picnic facilities, fishing, walking trails, and the Marblehe...

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Maritime Museum of Sandusky

Maritime Museum of Sandusky

Sandusky

Dive into the rich maritime history of the Sandusky Bay area at the Maritime Museum o...

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Matus Winery

Matus Winery

Wakeman

Enjoy award-winning wines and picturesque views of the vineyard while relaxing inside...

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Maui Sands Resort

Maui Sands Resort

Sandusky

Maui Sands Resort & Indoor Waterpark is a tropical paradise just minutes from Cedar P...

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Merry-Go-Round Museum

Merry-Go-Round Museum

Sandusky

Smiles all around as the carousel spins and the music plays at The Merry-Go-Round Mus...

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Middle Bass Island

Middle Bass Island

Middle Bass Island

This 750-acre island lies seven miles north of the U.S. mainland and just one and a h...

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Milan Historical Museum

Milan Historical Museum

Milan

Explore Milan's canal and shipbuilding history, interact with toys from the past, and...

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Miller Ferries - Catawba

Miller Ferries - Catawba

Port Clinton

Passenger/vehicle ferries run round-trip between the northern tip of Catawba peninsul...

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Miller Ferries - Put-in-Bay

Miller Ferries - Put-in-Bay

Put-in-Bay

Passenger/Car ferries from Catawba, end of SR 53 N (for GPS enter 5174 E. Water St., ...

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Miller Ferries-Middle Bass Island

Miller Ferries-Middle Bass Island

Middle Bass Island

Year-round service; weather permitting.
Offers daily passenger and auto transportat...

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Mills Creek Golf Course

Mills Creek Golf Course

Sandusky

Beautiful 9-hole course with rolling hills and a rippling creek provide affordable fu...

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Monsoon Lagoon Water Park & Family Fun Center

Monsoon Lagoon Water Park & Family Fun Center

Port Clinton

This waterpark and family entertainment complex features aquatic adventures including...

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Mystic Belle Cruises

Mystic Belle Cruises

Vermilion

Take a relaxing paddle-wheel tour on the historic and scenic Vermilion River. The tou...

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North Coast Parasail & Water Sports

North Coast Parasail & Water Sports

Sandusky

Experience the thrills of WaveRunner riding and parasailing from the beach behind Ced...

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Northcoast Grapevine Tours, LLC

Northcoast Grapevine Tours, LLC

Lorain

Providing day-long, escorted, winery and wine event tours while showcasing area winer...

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Northern Lights Arcade

Northern Lights Arcade

Sandusky

Join the excitement in the arcade at Great Wolf Lodge. Featuring over 100 games and a...

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Oak Harbor Golf Club

Oak Harbor Golf Club

Oak Harbor

This scenic 18-hole course is built on the banks of the Portage River. Complete facil...

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Ohio Veterans Home Museum

Ohio Veterans Home Museum

Sandusky

Located inside the I.F. Mack Buliding at the Ohio Veterans Home this museum displays...

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Paper Moon Vineyards

Paper Moon Vineyards

Vermilion

Located in the historic harbor town of Vermilion, Paper Moon Vineyards serves a selec...

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Perry's Cave Family Fun Center

Perry's Cave Family Fun Center

Put-in-Bay

One stop for all day family fun! Enjoy Perry's Cave, the Butterfly House, Fort Amaze-...

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Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial

Put-in-Bay

This 352-ft. tall memorial commemorates Oliver Hazard Perry's victory over the Britis...

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Pottery Pizzazz

Pottery Pizzazz

Sandusky

You don't need to be an overnight guest of Kalahari Resort to create your own masterp...

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Put-in-Bay & South Bass Island

Put-in-Bay & South Bass Island

Put-in-Bay

The Victorian-era village of Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island has been attracting visi...

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Put-in-Bay Parasail

Put-in-Bay Parasail

Put-in-Bay

Get an amazing birds-eye view of the stunning Lake Erie islands and Put-in-Bay's harb...

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Put-in-Bay Tour Train

Put-in-Bay Tour Train

Put-in-Bay

Ride the Put-in-Bay tour train and visit the island’s great attractions. Choose the "...

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Put-in-Bay Winery at the Doller Estate

Put-in-Bay Winery at the Doller Estate

Put in Bay

Enjoy a guided wine-tasting tour of the historic Valentine Doller Estate that showcas...

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Quarry Hill Winery & Orchard

Quarry Hill Winery & Orchard

Berlin Heights

Visit this winery and neighboring orchard market. The wines are an eclectic variety o...

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Rain

Rain

Sandusky

Rain indoor waterpark offers a smaller setting with thrill slides, a 50 ft. tower wit...

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Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center

Fremont

Experience 19th century American life while touring the newly restored, 31-room home,...

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Safari Outdoor Adventure Park

Safari Outdoor Adventure Park

Sandusky

Bringing to life the African animals seen in photos, murals, and other artwork around...

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Sandusky Cultural Center

Sandusky Cultural Center

Sandusky

This gallery provides educational and entertaining exhibits that stimulate an interes...

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Sandusky Star Lanes

Sandusky Star Lanes

Sandusky

24 lanes with automatic scoring for open play, parties, and Glow & Bowl, now at two l...

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Sandusky State Theatre

Sandusky State Theatre

Sandusky

This 1,500-seat national landmark is a top entertainment destination for the Lake Eri...

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Sauder Village

Sauder Village

Archbold

At Sauder Village, create special memories with your family as you walk through time ...

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Sawmill Creek Golf Club

Sawmill Creek Golf Club

Huron

Located at Sawmill Creek Resort, this Tom Fazio designed, 18-hole, par 71, public cou...

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Sawmill Creek Watercraft Rentals

Sawmill Creek Watercraft Rentals

Huron

Rent a Jet Ski or kayak and enjoy the open waters of Lake Erie while viewing some of ...

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Schedel Arboretum & Gardens

Schedel Arboretum & Gardens

Elmore

Schedel Arboretum & Gardens is a 17 acre hidden treasure with unparalleled beauty and...

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Schoepfle Garden

Schoepfle Garden

Birmingham

70-Acre arboretum and garden containing 20 acres of topiaries, rose gardens and peren...

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Scooops Kid Spa

Scooops Kid Spa

Sandusky

An ice cream-themed spa created for kids, perfect for celebrating any occasion. Spoil...

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Seneca Caverns

Seneca Caverns

Bellevue

"The Caviest Cave!" Walk natural stone steps and pathways through the "Earth Crack" ...

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Shore-Nuf Charters

Shore-Nuf Charters

Port Clinton

Fishing charters and walk-on headboats available. Can accommodate groups up to 48. Fi...

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Sidney Frohman Planetarium

Sandusky

Explore the universe from sky and space. Travel to the planets, distant stars, and ga...

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Soak City

Soak City

Sandusky

An 18-acre outdoor waterpark located on a Lake Erie beach next to Cedar Point. Soak C...

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Sorrowful Mother Shrine

Sorrowful Mother Shrine

Bellevue

A Catholic shrine with daily mass and confession at 11 am and weekend masses on Satur...

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South Bass Island Lighthouse

South Bass Island Lighthouse

Put-in-Bay

Visitors have the opportunity to tour the lighthouse and learn about its history. Jun...

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Spa at Castaway Bay

Spa at Castaway Bay

Sandusky

Escape to this tropical, full-service spa featuring relaxing massages, facials, waxin...

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Spa Kalahari and Salon

Spa Kalahari and Salon

Sandusky

With 11 themed and soothing treatment areas, Spa Kalahari welcomes friends, couples, ...

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Star Lanes on the Harbor

Star Lanes on the Harbor

Port Clinton

Now with two locations. 24 lanes with automatic scoring for open play, parties, and G...

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Stonehenge Estate Tour and Gift Shop

Stonehenge Estate Tour and Gift Shop

Put-in-Bay

Stonehenge Estate tour gives visitors a true taste of island living from yesterday an...

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Sypherd's Cycles

Lakeside

Renting golf carts, bikes, and tandems. Other services include cart and bike repairs,...

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Tibbels Fishing Charter Service

Tibbels Fishing Charter Service

Marblehead

Private group fishing charters for up to 19 people, and individual walk-on charters a...

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The Toledo Zoo

The Toledo Zoo

Toledo

With over 9,000 animals representing over 800 species, the Toledo Zoo is one of the w...

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Tre Sorelle Cioccolato

Tre Sorelle Cioccolato

Sandusky

Enjoy premium chocolates made by hand in an on-site professional kitchen. Ingredients...

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Vermilion Lighthouse

Vermilion Lighthouse

Vermilion

The Vermilion Lighthouse is a replica of an original lighthouse that was later moved ...

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Vermilion Valley Vineyards

Vermilion Valley Vineyards

Wakeman

Just minutes away from SR 2 and I-80, this winery offers a distinctive tasting room a...

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Woussickett Golf Course

Woussickett Golf Course

Sandusky

This 18-hole course delivers dramatic doglegs surrounded by several open links-style ...

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