Sandusky and Lake Erie Islands Family Travel Guide

Sandusky and Lake Erie Islands Family Travel Guide

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Sandusky and Lake Erie Islands Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen
  • Ride 17 thrill-inducing roller coasters at Cedar Point Amusement Park.
  • See centuries-old Native American writings at Inscription Rock, Kelleys Island.
  • Ogle one of the world's largest visible glacier trails on Kelleys Island.
  • Go jump in the lake at Stone Beach, South Bass Island State Park.
  • See all the way to Canada from the top of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial.
  • Walk through a butterfly-filled garden.

Family Overview: Sandusky and the Lake Erie Islands, Ohio

By Candyce H. Stapen
Like any great team, Sandusky and the Lake Erie islands bring out the best in each other. The most popular islands—Kelleys and South Bass—offer beaches and boating; Sandusky, on the mainland, adds the sparkle of Cedar Point Amusement Park, home to the world's largest collection of roller coasters. Read More

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  • what's to do in sandusky if it rains?
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  • is there some sort of an attraction close to Nautica cruise lines in sandusky for a family to do on a friday we have plans for saturday with nautica for a cruise with G.E. on saturday but would like to get close to that destination on Friday..thank you
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  • I would like to arrange for a sunset sail or sunset dinner cruise while in Sandusky, OH August 7 or 8. Can you help me find this?
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  • If you are going to Kelley's Island,  you will need to go by boat or ferry.  One option is the Marblehead Ferry Service, which has some questionable business practices.  If you lose your round trip tickets while on the island, they force you to purchase additional one-way tickets when you return.  They don't care if you show proof of purchase.  This can get expensive at $9 per one way ticket.  Just be careful you don't lose your roundtrip ferry tickets while on Kelley's island, or it can be an expensive trip!
    Submitted by Cherie, Cleveland, OH

Hotels

from: $150

Great Wolf Lodge - Sandusky OH

4600 Milan Road
Sandusky, OH 44870 Map

Distance: 3.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $60

Sleep Inn Sandusky

5509 Milan Rd.
Sandusky, OH 44870 Map

Distance: 4.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $48

South Shore Inn

2047 Cleveland Road
Sandusky, OH 44870 Map

Distance: 1.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
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Attractions

Cedar Point Amusement Park

expert favorite attraction
1 Cedar Point Dr. (U.S. 250)
Sandusky, Ohio

Distance: 2.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Regularly named the best amusement park on the planet, lakefront Cedar Point boasts the world's... Read More

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Kelleys Island

expert favorite attraction
PO Box 783-F
Kelleys Island, Ohio 43438

Distance: 10.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Largest fresh water American island in Lake Erie. Visitors can tour the glacial grooves, sail, sea kayak, scuba dive, bird-watch, and hike, among other activities. ... Read More
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Middle Bass Island

Fox Road, Catawba Island
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

Distance: 12.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Lake Erie Island shaped like the Big Dipper. Middle Bass Island features vineyards, summer cottages, a 21-site campground, a rocky shoreline, and interior wetlands.... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Sandusky and Lake Erie Islands

Distance (mi.)
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport 44.5 map
Detroit Wayne County Airport 62.7 map
Port Columbus International Airport 100.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Sandusky and Lake Erie Islands

Distance (mi.)
Toledo Express Airport 57.3 map
Akron/Canton Regional Airport 67.3 map
Columbus Rickenbacker Airport 113.4 map

Sandusky and Lake Erie Islands Vacation Rentals

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Erie Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Restaurant, Stove, TV
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Sunrise Cottage, near Ruffec

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Fireplace, Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in ERIE, PA

Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Sauna, Stereo, Swimming Pool, Utensils, VCR, Woodburning Stove
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