Lake Erie attractions & recreation
American Civil War Museum of Ohio American Civil War Museum of Ohio
217 S. Washington St.
Tiffin OH 44883
419.455.9551
acwmo.org

Anyone with interest in history can learn about the Civil War in this 10,000 square foot educational facility. The museum offers exhibits, research library, theater, and a gift shop, Hands on activities are available for children and visitors. The museum is located in the historic district of downtown Tiffin. Open year-round Wed-Sat noon to 4 pm

Doller Estate Doller Estate
392 Bay View Ave.
Put-in-Bay OH 43456
419.285.3343
putinbaywinery.com

Experience island life as it was in the 1800s. Tour the Doller House, home to one of Put-in-Bay's wealthiest and most influential citizens, Valentine Doller. Open daily Jun-Aug, 11 am-6 pm; May, Sept-Oct, open weekends 11 am-6 pm, call for weekday hours.

Edison Birthplace Edison Birthplace
9 Edison Dr. (off SR 13)
Milan OH 44846
419.499.2135
tomedison.org

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.

Eleutheros Cooke House Eleutheros Cooke House
1415 Columbus Ave.
Sandusky OH 44870
419.627.0640
oldhouseguild.org

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.

Follett House Museum Follett House Museum
404 Wayne St.
Sandusky OH 44870
419.625.3834 ext. 6211
www.sandusky.lib.oh.us/follett_house

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.

Glacial Grooves Glacial Grooves
Division St.
Kelleys Island OH 43438
419.797.4530
ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/places/nw08

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.

Historic Lyme Village Historic Lyme Village
5001 SR 4
P.O. Box 342
Bellevue OH 44811
419.483.4949
lymevillage.com

Experience the past as you tour the sixteen buildings of this 19th century village. Tours include an 1880's Victorian mansion, an 1836 farm home, log homes, barns, a one-room school, a general store, and more. The museum gift shop is located in the visitors center. Located four miles south of Ohio Turnpike exit 110. Open Jun-Aug, Tues-Sat 11 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm; Sept, Sun 12-4 pm.

Johnson's Island Confederate Officers Prison Cemetery Johnson's Island Confederate Officers Prison Cemetery
Gaydos Dr.
Marblehead OH 43440
www.johnsonsisland.org/

This historic cemetery is the final resting place of more than 200 of the 9,000 Confederate soldiers once imprisoned here. The cemetery is open year-round, daily dawn-dusk.

The Keeper's House The Keeper's House
9999 E. Bayshore Rd.
2 1/2 miles from the Marblehead Lighthouse
Marblehead OH 43440
419.798.9339
419.798.5832
thekeepershouse.org

The oldest surviving home in Ottawa County offers visitors the chance to experience the history of lighthouse keepers. The 1822 home was the residence of the first three keepers of the Marblehead Lighthouse, the oldest continually operated lighthouse on the Great Lakes.

Lakeside Chautauqua Lakeside Chautauqua
236 Walnut Ave.
Lakeside OH 43440
419.798.4461
866.952.5374
lakesideohio.com

Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Lakeside Chautauqua is one of the few remaining Chautauqua communities in North America, offering a place for people to grow spiritually, intellectually, culturally and physically. Our Victorian community provides daily educational seminars on a variety of topics ranging from the Civil War and current foreign affairs to environmental stewardship and the Olympics. lntergenerational seminars are also provided for families to learn together. For a complete list of weekly themes and topics, visit www.lakesideohio.com/education.


Liberty Aviation Museum Liberty Aviation Museum
3515 E. State Rd.
Port Clinton OH 43452
419.732.0234
libertyaviationmuseum.org

Visit Ohio's newest museum showcasing functioning, historical aircraft and vehicles, including a WWII B-25 Mitchell Bomber, torpedo boat, jeep, tank, ambulance, and more. View a Ford Tri-Motor restoration, and dine in the 1950s-era themed Tin Goose Diner. Sun-Thurs 10 am-4 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-6 pm.

Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum
253 Southwest St.
Bellevue OH 44811
419.483.2222
madrivermuseum.org

Opened in 1976 as a bicentennial project, and the largest of its kind in Ohio, this museum's highlights include several engines and cars that visitors can walk through, plus numerous railroading displays. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, daily 12-4 pm; May and Sept-Oct, weekends only 12-4 pm.

Maritime Museum of Sandusky Maritime Museum of Sandusky
125 Meigs St.
Sandusky OH 44870
419.624.0274
sanduskymaritime.org

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.

Merry-Go-Round Museum Merry-Go-Round Museum
301 Jackson St.
Sandusky OH 44870
419.626.6111
merrygoroundmuseum.org

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.

Milan Historical Museum Milan Historical Museum
10 Edison Dr. (off SR 113)
Milan OH 44846
419.499.2968
milanhistory.org

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.

Ohio Veterans Home Museum Ohio Veterans Home Museum
I.F. Mack Bldg at Ohio Veterans Home
3416 Columbus Ave.
Sandusky OH 44870
419.625.2454 ext. 1447

Located inside the I.F. Mack Buliding at the Ohio Veterans Home this museum displays memorabilia from the Civil War, Johnson's Island, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Open year-round, Wed-Sun 12-4 pm.

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial
93 Delaware Ave.
Put-in-Bay OH 43456
419.285.2184
nps.gov/pevi

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.

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
Spiegel Grove
(at Hayes/Buckland aves.)
Fremont OH 43420
419.332.2081
800.998.7737
rbhayes.org

Experience 19th century American life while touring the newly restored, 31-room home, two-story museum/library, and 25-acre estate of the 19th U.S. President. See the White House's original gates and the burial site of R. B. Hayes. Open year-round, Tues-Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays.

Sauder Village Sauder Village
22611 St Rt 2
Archbold OH 43502
800.590.9755
419.446.2541
saudervillage.org

At Sauder Village, create special memories with your family as you walk through time from 1803-1910. Visit historic homes and shops, smell foods cooking, try hands-on activities, and enjoy great shopping, while having fun in the past! As a destination of choice, Sauder Village offers guests experiences rich in history, hospitality, creativity, and fun.

Seneca Caverns Seneca Caverns
15248 E. TR 178 (off SR 269 S)
Bellevue OH 44811
419.483.6711
senecacavernsohio.com

"The Caviest Cave!" Walk natural stone steps and pathways through the "Earth Crack" and view Ole Mist'ry River. Shop Hollowrock Gifts for minerals, nature books, apparel, and other gifts. Pan for gemstones at Seneca Mining Company. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, daily 9 am-7 pm; May and Sept-mid-Oct, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm or by appointment. Last tour departs one hour before closing.

Sidney Frohman Planetarium
at Sandusky High School
2130 Hayes Ave. (SR 4)
Sandusky OH 44870
419.984.1136
www.sandusky-city.k12.oh.us/SanduskyPlanetarium.aspx

Explore the universe from sky and space. Travel to the planets, distant stars, and galaxies. Have fun finding constellations in the night sky. Programs designed to fit your needs. Located at Sandusky High School, this planetarium offers a 2 pm program on Sundays Oct-May, and schedules groups by appointment. Admission is free.

Sorrowful Mother Shrine Sorrowful Mother Shrine
4106 SR 269
Bellevue OH 44811
419.483.3435
sorrowfulmothershrine.org

A Catholic shrine with daily mass and confession at 11 am and weekend masses on Saturday at 4 pm and Sunday at 9 am and 11 am. The 120-acre grounds, includes the stations of the cross walking path and many other shrines and grottos are open during daylight hours. Churchill's gift shop is open daily. 9 am-5 pm. Chapel open daily 7:30 am-4:30 pm.

Stonehenge Estate Tour and Gift Shop Stonehenge Estate Tour and Gift Shop
808 Langram Rd.
Put-in-Bay OH 43456
419.285.2585
stonehenge-put-in-bay.com

Stonehenge Estate tour gives visitors a true taste of island living from yesterday and today. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, tours include the stone farmhouse and stone wine press cottage (both filled with antiques and memorabilia) as well as beautiful grounds and outdoor displays. Stonehenge Gift Shop offers a large selection of quality gifts, many handmade here in the U.S.A.

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