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African Safari Wildlife Park
267 Lightner Road
Port Clinton, OH 43452
800-521-2660
Experience this drive-through safari with exotic animals, camel and pony rides, entertaining and educational animal shows, pig races, a gift shop, picnic facilities, a snack bar, and a grill. Free parking and free animal food.
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 Edison Birthplace
9 Edison Drive
Milan, OH
419-499-2135
Visit Thomas Edison’s 1847 birthplace. Tour his boyhood home, and see displays of some of his accomplishments as the world’s greatest inventor.
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Cedar Point Amusement Park
419-627-2350
Located on a Lake Erie peninsula. Providing quality family entertainment for more than 130 years. The historic amusement park offers the most rides (68) and roller coasters (17) on the planet and Soak City, an 18-acre waterpark. For the third consecutive year, Cedar Point was voted the “Best Amusement Park in the World.”
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 Inland Seas Maritime Museum
480 Main Street
Vermilion, OH
440-967-3467
The Inland Seas Maritime Museum is open 7 days a week year-round, except for major holidays. During June-August, our hours are 10 a.m. -5 p.m. daily. Between September and May our weekday hours change to 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children. There is a AAA discount, and group rates are available if arranged in advance. The museum features interactive exhibits, hands-on experiences, shipwreck artifacts, and over thirty ship models, in addition to the 1905 Canopus pilothouse, which is open to visitors, and the 1877 lighthouse replica.
Our phone number is (440) 967-03467 or (800) 893-1485, and our website is www.inlandseas.org.
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 Goofy Golf
3020 Milan Road
Sandusky, OH
419-625-9935
Enjoy Go Karts and miniature golf at this nearby family fun center.
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Maritime Museum of Sandusky
125 Meigs St.
Sandusky, OH
419-624-0274
Explore Sandusky’s rich maritime history through local artifacts, photos, and maps; view displays of Lyman Boat Works, local passenger boats and freighters, and many other boats built in Sandusky. Also visit the nautical gift shop. Open year-round.
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Lagoon Deer Park
State Route 269
Sandusky, OH 44870
419-684-5701
Pet and hand-feed deer and view over 200 exotic animals. Feed the hungry fish or, for a fee, fish in a stocked lagoon.
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 Milan Historical Museum
10 Edison Drive
Milan, OH
419-499-2968
Visit this seven-building museum complex and explore Milan's unique canal history. (During the 1840's, this quaint town was the second largest inland seas shipping port for wheat in the world!) View their extensive collection of 400 antique dolls or the 1,400 piece world-class art glass exhibit. The museum also includes a blacksmith shop, general store, arts building, and gift shop.
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 Jet Express
Jackson St. Pier
Sandusky, OH
800-245-1538
Seasonal passenger transportation from Port Clinton or Sandusky to downtown Put-In-Bay, Lake Erie’s most popular island destination, and Kelleys Island, a nature lover’s paradise. Early morning and late night service.
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Museum of Carousel Art & History
Corner of U.S. Rt 6 and Jackson
Sandusky, OH
419-626-6111
Affordable family fun! Ride into history on an antique carousel, enjoy visiting with wood carvers as they create new carousel horses, listen to the familiar music of band organs, take a guided tour, and learn about the art and history of carousels.
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Prehistoric Forest & Mystery Hill
8232 E. Harbor Drive
Marblehead, OH
419-798-5230
Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Visit the dinosaurs, archeo-dig site, active volcano and our adjacent mini-golf course. Located 8 miles east of Port Clinton.
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Old Woman Creek State Nature Preserve
2514 Cleveland Rd. E (U.S. Rt. 6)
Huron, OH
Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve and State Nature Preserve: Learn about this unique estuary by visiting the indoor nature center or hiking the trails.
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Pelee Island Transportation
Jackson Street
800-661-2220
Seasonal daily ferry service from the Jackson Street Dock in Sandusky to Pelee Island, Ontario. Advance reservations are required.
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Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve
2715 Cleveland Rd. W (U.S. Rt. 6)
Huron, OH
Hike the paved trails surrounded by forests, swamps, marshlands and a barrier beach. Bird checklists and brochures available.
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Woussickett Golf
6311 Mason Rd.
Sandusky, OH
419-359-1141
Enjoy a day at Woussickett Golf course (18 holes). Your tee time is just minutes away in Huron, OH. Visit our website for rate and tee times.
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 Firelands Winery
917 Bardshar Road
Sandusky, OH
419-625-5474
An award-winning winery offering a slide show, tours and tastings. Visit the attractive tasting room where you will find gifts, wines, and home winemaking supplies.
Toll free: 1-800-548-WINE
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Thunderbird Hills Golf Course
1316 Mudbrook Rd
Huron, OH 44839
419-433-4552
Enjoy a day at Thunderbird Hills Golf Course (36 holes). Your tee time is just minutes away in Huron, OH.
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Heineman Winery
978 Catawba Avenue
Put-In-Bay, OH
419-285-2811
Put-In-Bay’s only fully operational winery. Tour the winery and the famous Crystal Cave, the world’s largest geode. The winery also features a gift shop, tasting room, and courtyard.
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The Lake Erie Islands
The area’s sandy shorelines attract visitors from all over to enjoy an array of water recreation. Here are three other good reasons why the Lake Erie Islands Region has become a seasonal hot spot.
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Kelleys Island Wine Company
420 Woodford Rd.
Kelleys Island, OH
419-746-2678
The Kelleys Island Wine Company features a tasting room, gift shop, full restaurant, and the largest outdoor facility on the island, complete with picnic tables, horseshoes, and volleyball.
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Kelleys Island
419-746-2360
The largest American island in Lake Erie. The island is home to Inscription Rock and Glacial Grooves State Park, in addition to family restaurants and pubs. More information is available through the Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce
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Hermes Winery
S. Hayes Avenue
419-626-8500
Relax with a glass wine while enjoying the view of the vineyard in a restored pioneer barn or patio seating in a wildflower meadow. Open daily.
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Fishing on Lake Erie
The Lake Erie Islands region are known as the “Walleye Capital of the World.” This region offers some of the best fishing anywhere. Anglers are not limited to walleye, as smallmouth bass and perch are also prevalent here.
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Sawmill Creek Golf Club
300 Sawmill Creek
Huron, OH 44839
419-433-3789
600 Mariner Village, Huron, OH-This 18-holed lakeshore course was designed by renowned golf architect, Tom Fazio. For more information or tee times, call 419-433-3789.
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Put-In-Bay
419-285-2832
This historical landmark offers an antique carousel, shops, cafés, night spots and other scenic attractions for your family. Contact the Put-In-Bay Chamber of Commerce for more island information.
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Mon Ami Historic Restaurant & Winery
3845 East Wine Cellar Road
Port Clinton, OH
419-797-4445
Located in nearby Port Clinton, this elegant restaurant and winery has been in operation since 1872. The establishment features a tasting bar, gift shops, lounge, cooking school, and dining room. For more information or to check out their jazz series go to:
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Pelee Island, Ontario
519-724-2931
This island is the southernmost inhabited point in Canada and is a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise. Over 10,000 unique species can be found here. Wonderful opportunities for fishing, biking, and hiking await you on this unique island just a ferry ride from Sandusky.
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Castalia State Fish Hatchery
7018 Homegardner Rd
Castalia, OH
419-684-7499
This 90 acre facility raises over 470,000 steelhead and rainbow trout annually to stock Lake Erie tributaries and inland lakes. Open for self guided tours year-round, Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 3 PM. For more information check out:
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Marblehead Lighthouse
4049 E. Moores Dock Road
Port Clinton, OH
419-797-4530
Visit the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes. Daily tours are offered during the summer.
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 Monsoon Lagoon
1530 N Danbury Road
Port Clinton, OH
419-732-6671
This outdoor waterpark and family fun complex features the Typhoon Rush Slide Tower, a swim-up tiki bar for adults, and a ¼ mile Grand Prix Go Kart Track. To learn more go to: http://www.monsoonlagoonwaterpark.com/
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Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Bay View Ave
Put-In-Bay, OH
419-285-2184
A unit of the National Park Service, this monument commemorates the victory of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie, as well as the peaceful relations between Canada and the United States that resulted from the signing of The Rush-Bagot Agreement in 1817.
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Ghostly Manor
3319 Milan Rd (U.S. Rt. 250)
Sandusky, OH
419-626-4467
Rated Top 10 in the U.S. Walk through this haunted mansion filled with thrills, chills and unbelievable special effects. NEW for 2006 – Ohio’s 1st and only XD-3D Theatre. Experience two G-forces of acceleration and 100 movements per second. Call for more information. www.ghostlymanor.com
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Seneca Caverns
15248 East TR 178
Bellevue, OH
419-483-6711
A registered Natural Landmark, discovered in 1872, where you can explore the earth’s depths. Take an hour long guided tour, pan for gemstones at Seneca Mining Company and picnic in the shade.
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Merry-Go-Round Museum
Visit the Merry-Go-Round Museum and see historic downtown Sandusky-on -the- Bay. Ride into history on an antique carousel, meet wood carvers as they create new horses, take a guided tour of the art and history of the carousel! Visit http://www.merrygoroundmuseum.org/ or pick up a brochure at the Front Desk
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