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Butterfly House
The Butterfly House is a 4000 sq. ft. aviary located at the Perry's Cave Family Fun Center. The aviary boasts over 500 different types of exotic butterflies from all over the world. A 5000 sq. ft. gift shop is attached to the butterfly house and contains all types of butterfly figurines, jewelry, books, garden items and more.
979 Catawba Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419-285-CAVE
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Chocolate Museum
Features handmade chocolates by the South Bend Company. A free tour in the chocolate museum is available.
Catawba Avenue
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.734.7114
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Glacial Grooves - Kelleys Island
The Glacial Grooves on the north side of Kelleys Island are the largest easily accessible such grooves in the world. They were scoured into solid limestone bedrock about 18,000 years ago by the great ice sheet which covered part of North America.
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Heineman Winery & Crystal Cave
Crystal Cave is the world's largest recorded geode and is located directly beneath the Winery. The walls are covered in celestite crystals. A tour of the cave is included with the tour of the winery.
Catawba Avenue
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.2811
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Island Tour Train
Delware Avenue at the Depot
419.285.4855 |
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Kayak the Bay
Bay View Avenue Crew's Nest Dock B
419.967.0796
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Lake Erie Islands Historical Museum
Artifacts from the old Put-In-Bay car races, island memorabilia located in a more than 6,000 sq. ft. display area.
25 Town Hall Lane
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.28004
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Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center
The center features a variety of animal and water fowl mounds, a nature trail filled with native plants and activities for kids.
Meecham Rd
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.3037
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Perry's Cave and Family Fun Center
Perry's Cave, gemstone mining, 18 hole minature golf, antique car museum, Fort aMaze, Rock Climbing Wall and gift shop.
979 Catawba Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419-285-CAVE
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Perry's International Peace Memorial and Visitor's Center
Nation's third tallest national monument. Perry's Victory and
International Peace Memorial is dedicated to telling the story of
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's Victory over the British fleet during
the War of 1812.
Put-in-Bay
419-285-2184
www.nps.gov/pevi/index.htm
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Put-in-Bay Parasail
Located at the Boardwalk Dock
Downtown Put-in-Bay
419.285.3703
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Put-in-Bay Winery on the Dollar Estate
Home tours and wine tasting.
392 Bayview Ave.,
Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
419-285.3343
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Stonehenge Historic Home Tour
Nestled on several acres of woods and beautifully landscaped grounds, Stonehenge Estate represents the many grape growing farms and family wineries that prospered on the Lake Erie islands in the mid-late 1800’s.
Open to the public for over twenty years, this on-going family
preservation project is a “must see” that gives visitors a true taste of island living from yesterday and today.
808 Langram Road
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.6134
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South Bass Island State Park
1523 Catawba Avenue
(End of Catawba Island Avenue)
Put-in-Bay
Contact: East Harbor State Park
1169 N. Buck Rd, Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440-9610
Park Office: 419.285.2112 (seasonal)
East Harbor: 419.734.4424
Reservations for camping: 866.644.6727
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The Restless, Put-In-Bay-Cruises
The 1938 tug Restless gives a relaxing one and a half hour tour of the
bay, along the cottage-lined west shore of South Bass Island, and past
Middle Bass Island, home of Lonz Winery. The fare is $65 per person,
with a two person minimum, for up to six passengers. Light snacks, soda,
water and ice are provided. Reservations and more information can be
found by calling 419-285-5902.
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Jet Express
Servicing: Put-in-Bay and Kelley's Island
Departing from Port Clinton and Sandusky
1.800.245.1JET
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Kelley's Island Ferry Boat Lines Inc.
Ferry Service to Kelley's Island - April 1 thru November 30
419.798.9763
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Miller Ferries to Put-in-Bay &
Middle Bass Island, Ohio
Passenger/ Car ferry service to the Lake
Erie Island so Put-in-Bay (South Bass)
and Middle Bass Island, Ohio depart from
Catawba, the tip of Rt. 53 N. off Rt. 2.
Enjoy an 18 minute ride to
Put-in-Bay, ferries depart every half
hour in summer, we offer free parking,
plus children 5 years and younger ride
free. See our website for events and
over 60 free coupons for your
Island getaway. www.millerferry.com
800-500-2421
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E's Golf Carts
Family-owned business located at the top of the Miller Boat Dock.
2-4-6 and 8 passenger gas powered carts.
Child seats and windshields provided.
61 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay
419.285.5553
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Island Bike & Cart Rental
2009 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay
419.285.2016
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Island Tour Train
55 minute historical narrated tour of Put-in-Bay
(South Bass Island) that stops at major attractions.
419.285.4855
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Park Bike Rental and Cart Rental
Golf Carts - 2, 4, 6 Passenger
216 Hartford Ave., Put-in-Bay
419.285.2113
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Bay Lodging
405 Lakeview Ave.
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
216.898.1105 |
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BAYSHORE RESORT
328 Toledo Avenue
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419-285-3931 |
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Drake's Getaway Inn Bed & Breakfast
210 Concord Ave.
PO Box 548
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
419.285.9012 |
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ISLANDER INN
225 Erie Street
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
877-500-7829 |
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Kelleys Island State Park
900 Division St
Kelley's Island, OH 43438
419.746.2546
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PUT-IN-BAY RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER
Loraine Avenue
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
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South Bass Island State Park
135 campsites, 10 with full service including electric, water & sewage hook-ups. Showers, latrines & dump station. 4 "ca-bents" & a rustic cabin available through lottery. Launch ramp, picnic shelter, picnic areas, fishing pier, small stone beach.
419.285.2112
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Events |
| April 20, 2012 |
Perry's Victory Visitor Center opens weekends for the 2012 season. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Construction Free tours of the memorial. Sign up at the Visitor Center.
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| April 21, 2012 |
Earth Day & Junior Ranger Jamboree
Put-in-Bay
A fun filled day dedicated to Mother Nature, includes Ranger Jamboree. Sponsored by the National Park Service 419-285-2184 and the Lake Erie Islands Chapter of Black Swamp Conservancy 419-285-5811.
Junior Rangers get an insider's look at the many fun jobs Rangers have in the National Park Service. Kids get to dress up in different Ranger uniforms and gear.
Perry's Monument Visitor Center
419.285.2184
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| May 19, 2012 |
Put-in-Bay Island Garage Sale Day ~ Merchants & island home owners join together for one big sale on Saturday. Bargains galore! Map with locations for garage sales will be distributed the day of the event.
Don't miss the big bargains at the Heritage Resale Shop at the Historical Museum.
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June 16, 2012 |
Put-in-Bay Pooch Parade
Registration will start at 10am at the Gazebo in the downtown DeRivera Park. The parade begins at 10:30am. Children from the audience will carry American flags and lead the bow-wows in a half circle around the picturesque DeRivera Park.
Judges will pick the cutest dog, the biggest dog, the smallest dog, the best dressed dog, the dog that looks most like its owner, the most talented dog, individual best dressed dog, group best dressed dogs, and most unique. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category, but ALL dogs will receive a special “doggie bag” of gifts and treats.Entry fee is $10 per dog. All dogs and owners are invited. Proceeds benefit Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church.
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June 22-25, 2012
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Pirate Fest Weekend - Put-in-Bay
Costumed characters, chantey son sing-a-longs, black powder demonstrations and general skullduggery. Adult Costume Contest, Kid's Costume Contest, Kid's Programs, coardboard Boat Races, Pirate Trial/Walk the Plank, and a Pirate Marketplace with general pirate wears for the kids, leather goods, hats, jewelry and pirate accessories. Also souvenir tee and collectable coin. Fireworks on Saturday at dusk.
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Time to explore more our wonderful Northern Ohio!
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