GROUP TOUR & EVENT PLANNER | 2013-2014 Contents
CVB SERVICES Planner Services 5
SAMPLE ITINERARIES Explore the Shores 6-7 Unwind on the Islands 8 Foodie Frenzy! 9
ANNUAL EVENTS 10-11
GROUP APPROVED Accommodations 12-15 Attractions 16-25 Recreation 26 Dining 27-33
RESOURCES Information Services 34-35 Climate, Currency Exchange, Emergency Information, Tax, Time Zone Travel & Transportation 36-39 Motorcoaches, Charters & Airport Shuttles, Destination Transportation, Airports, Maps
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2 Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcomes All Groups! At Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands® you and your group will experience unsurpassed event facilities and hospitality surrounded by miles of beautiful shoreline and activities one can only find at the water’s edge! Located in Northern Ohio on the shores of Lake Erie, it is less than an hour drive from both Cleveland and Toledo airports, and is easily accessible via the Ohio Turnpike and other major state routes. Whether planning a national convention, a student group adventure, a wedding, a senior outing, or sporting event, memories will be made. From initial contact to the final good-bye, the group sales team is eager to help with every detail.
Please contact the team at 800.255.3743 or visit SHORESandISLANDS.com/group today!
GROUPS The Lake Erie Shores & Islands embraces all types of groups including student trips, religious retreats, reunions, weddings, motorcoach tours, and more. Not only will you save a bundle by taking advantage of discount group rates, but you will find planning assistance by our group sales team unsurpasse
“You organized our activities for the day and were our step-on-guide; You did an outstanding job of both of these. The things we saw and your step-on-guide techniques were great. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed you for being so pleasant, enjoyable, friendly and being so nice and understanding to everyone. You helped make my group’s day in Sandusky memorable.”
Carolyn Styers, Planner, Beck’s Baptist Church
3 EVENTS Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands welcomes all competitive, entertaining, and charitable sporting events. The Lake Erie Shores & Islands has hosted several national competitions such as Midwest Cheer and Dance, Cabela’s Master’s Walleye Circuit, US Optimist Dinghy Association, and Revolution3 Triathlon, and looks forward to assisting your group as well. Several indoor and outdoor natural venues provide the perfect location to create excitement for many different sporting events.
“Lake Erie Shores provided all the outdoor element and fun activities we needed, and the CVB and Cedar Point staffs were very helpful and great to work with. When a CVB “gets it” as this one does, they understand what this type of event can do for the community.”
L. J. White, Communications Director, Revolution3 Triathlon
MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS With over 615,000 square feet of versatile meeting space, Lake Erie Shores & Islands boasts multiple premier venues including Kalahari Resort, Sawmill Creek Resort, Great Wolf Lodge, Put-in-Bay Resort, Lakeside, and the Cedar Point properties. Additionally, there are numerous select facilities that offer non-traditional meeting space. Contact the group sales team for a list of meeting venues complete with specifications.
Imagine the inspiration a meeting held on a Lake Erie cruise or surrounded by 17 acres of gardens would bring. Consider adding a team-building exercise in a state-of-the-art, commercial-sized kitchen or on the sandy beach of a lakefront property. Begin the meeting or motivational seminar by taking the entire group fishing, golfing, or for a ride on an antique carousel. The options are varied, and many unique.
“We enjoyed working with the LES & I staff. Their marketing assistance before the event helped us gain exposure in the region. We took advantage of their staffing assistance to help run our event. The registration people were delightful - knowledgeable about the area and very friendly with our guests. Lake Erie Shores & Islands also provided promotional materials and coupons for our exhibitors and our attendees.”
Jennifer Cox, President, National Network of Embroidery Professionals
4 PLANNER SERVICES
The Lake Erie Shores & Islands group sales team is pleased to offer objective liaison services between the event planner, Lake Erie Shores & Islands facilities, and group-related services. We are here to satisfy your event and tour needs! Allowing us to help with your travel planning saves you time and money, providing you with any and all travel resources from one of our group travel experts.
Before your Event or Tour COORDINATION OF HOTEL AND FACILITY BIDS We will send out your request for proposals to all locations SITE VISITS that suit your needs. We enjoy hosting planners to show you how wonderful our area is for meetings and tours. PROVIDE A MEDIA LIST OR SUBMIT A PRESS RELEASE We will be happy to share our media contact list with you or ITINERARY DEVELOPMENT forward your release to our media list. Review our sample itineraries on page 6 or contact us for a customized itinerary. PROVIDE PROMOTIONAL IMAGES AND DVD OF LAKE ERIE SHORES & ISLANDS REGISTRATION MAILING If you need to entice attendees and create excitement, we Hoping to increase attendance? We will mail out registration can help. packets to your attendees. This service is complimentary; please call for details. During your Event or Tour REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE We can provide complimentary staff assistance during your busy check-in times. Please call for details.
WELCOME SPEAKERS We have plenty of local dignitaries who would love to welcome your event to our town.
WELCOME PACKETS OR INFORMATION TABLES This service will help familiarize your attendees about the Lake Erie Shores & Islands area.
ESCORT NOTES AND MAPS We will provide maps and directions to your facility and tour destinations, with tips on the best way to get there and interesting facts to share along the way. 5 SAMPLE ITINERARIES
Clustered below are itinerary suggestions that include some of the 90+ attractions awaiting your group at the Lake Erie Shores & Islands. Let the group sales team customize an itinerary that will suit your group’s interests and make their stay memorable. Please refer to the group approved section for a full list of attractions and detailed information of each location.
Explore the Shores
EDISON BIRTHPLACE Inventor of the phonograph, incandescent light bulb, and other devices, Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio in 1847. His boyhood home, now a museum, features a collection of rare early inventions, documents, and family mementos.
SENECA CAVERNS-REGISTERED NATIONAL LANDMARK Walk the natural stone steps and pathways through the “Earth Crack” and view the Ole Mist’ry River. Shop Hollowrock Gifts for minerals, nature books, apparel, and other gifts. Pan for gemstones at Seneca Mining Company.
GHOSTLY MANOR Four attractions-one location. Experience a top 10 rated haunted house, ride a virtual roller coaster in the XD 4D theater, play interactive 3D blacklight mini golf, or take a whirl around the skating rink. Recently expanded, Ghostly Manor is exploding with fun and entertainment!
LAKESIDE CHAUTAUQUA This historic Victorian village built in 1873 offers a unique year-round destination for groups. Daily entertainment during the Chautauqua season, outdoor recreation, educational programming, cultural events, shopping, dining, heritage museum, and more in a scenic lakefront setting.
6 AFRICAN SAFARI View more than 400 beautiful and exotic animals on a 100-acre preserve. See educational and entertaining animal shows. Picnic facilities, snack bar, and café on-site.
MARBLEHEAD LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK This state park features picnic facilities, fishing, walking trails, and the Marblehead Lighthouse - the oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes. Guided lighthouse tours are available.
SCHEDEL ARBORETUM & GARDENS A tranquil and magnificent 17-acre arboretum and gardens. Features include: sculptures, water elements, a bonsai collection, a kitchen garden, perennial gardens, and over 15,000 annuals.
THE SANDUSKY STATE THEATRE A historic, 1,500 seat theatre with a world-class performing arts center located near Lake Erie. Dinner theatre, musicals, plays, and concerts offer something for every group. Shop Christmas in the City where it is Christmas all year-long.
CEDAR POINT LUMINOSITY Be treated to an encore of entertainment unlike anything you’ve seen or heard before. Luminosity transforms the atmosphere of Cedar Point’s midways with lasers, lights, pyrotechnics, and heart-pounding rhythms from today’s top performers.
7 SAMPLE ITINERARIES
Unwind on the Islands
Getting there is half the fun! Cruise on one of four ferries (Goodtime I, Jet Express, Miller Ferry, or Kelleys Island Ferry) to a one-of-a-kind island destination.
RELAX ON KELLEYS ISLAND Enjoy a picturesque setting on any of the hiking or biking trails, set your own pace and kayak or canoe around the island, take advantage of the natural sand swimming beach, or camp in Kelleys Island State Park. Also, the island is a haven for migrating birds, making it an amazing location for bird watching.
For educational opportunities, ride on the Patmos Island Tram and visit the world famous Glacial Grooves National Natural Landmark, Inscription Rock, and the Kelleys Island Historical Museum.
Stroll in and out of the downtown shops and eat at one of the lakefront restaurants.
VENTURE TO PUT-IN-BAY Educate your group about the War of 1812 at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor Center and view the battlegrounds from the top of the memorial. Stop in Ohio State’s Stone Laboratory and participate in the hands-on work of a scientist. Check out the view from the South Bass Island Lighthouse tower.
Get out of the downtown and see the rest of the island on the Tour Train. Sip some wine at Heineman’s Winery, gaze as butterflies flutter freely around at the Butterfly House, reach the thrill of the heights on the state-of-the-art Rock Climbing Wall, or find your way out of Fort Amaze-n Maze.
Daily entertainment including bands, dueling pianos, solo artists, and other events take place all season.
8 Foodie Frenzy!
QUARRY HILL WINERY AND ORCHARD ZINC BRASSERIE Visit this winery and neighboring orchard market. Wines are Serving fresh, delicious French-inspired food with attentive an eclectic variety of grape and fruit specialties, made and service and a warm atmosphere. Seasonal favorites as well as grown on site. A light food menu to complement the wines is classic selections. Full bar and wine list. offered. TOFT DAIRY CULINARY VEGETABLE INSTITUTE The oldest family owned operating dairy in the state. Features Participate in exclusive culinary experiences including Earth sundaes, hand-dipped ice cream, and factory tours are to Table Dinners, greenhouse tours, team building cooking available. classes, demos, and wine tastings. Committed to sustainable agriculture and building strong relationships between farmer GREAT LAKES POPCORN COMPANY and chef. Experience more than 30 delectable flavors of popcorn. Watch the popcorn being made from the old standards of Caramel TRE SORELLE CIOCCOLATO and Cheddar Cheese to a special Island Mix, or Bubble Gum, A chocolate confectionary shop that offers classes such as or even Wild Walleye! Chocolate 101, an overview of how chocolate is made and produced, the history of chocolate consumption, what makes CHEZ FRANCOIS/TOUCHE WINE BAR for quality chocolate, as well as the difference between types of chocolate. Enjoy this French gem on the Vermilion River, where the sumptuous menu and excellent service earn a top Zagat Rating. This ethereal experience includes a phenomenal wine WENDY KROMER CONFECTIONS list, charming dining room, and relaxing waterside café. Join Wendy Kromer (one of the country’s most notable wedding cake designers) in a hands-on decorating class. No MULBERRY CREEK HERB FARM “molds” are used for this class so you will learn how to make one-of-a-kind decorations using only your hands and a few Ohio’s only certified organic herb farm boasting over 700 special modeling tools. potted herbs, vegetable plants, and miniature perennials.
9 ANNUAL EVENTS
Annually, the Lake Erie Shores & Islands® has wonderful events and festivals that would be ideal for any group to join in on the celebrations. Please call 800.255.3743 for more details or visit SHORESandISLANDS.com/events for a complete list! January June Annual Gun Show & Sportsman’s Swap Meet – Oak Harbor Festival of the Fish – Vermilion Island Days – Sandusky Historic Summerfare – Vermilion Jose DeRivera Founder’s Day – Put-in-Bay Mulberry Creek Herb Fair – Huron February Ohio Bike Week – Sandusky An Ice-A-Fair to Remember – Vermilion Arctic Ice Festival – Sandusky July Canada Day – Put-in-Bay Christmas in July – Put-in-Bay March Huron Riverfest – Huron Annual Great Lakes Home & Flower Show Island Fest – Kelleys Island – Kalahari Resort, Sandusky Lakeside Women’s Club Tour of Homes – Lakeside St. Patrick’s Day at the Bay – Put-in-Bay Lakeside Wooden Boat Show and Plein Air Art Festival – Lakeside Mid-Summer Antique Fest – Milan April Ottawa County Fair – Oak Harbor Early Bird Party – The Pump, Kelleys Island Taste of Vermilion – Vermilion August Annual Antique Show – Lakeside May Antiques, Collectibles & Artists in the Park – Vermilion The Biggest Week in American Birding – Oak Harbor Arts in the Park – Port Clinton Blessing of the Fleet – Put-in-Bay Erie County Fair – Sandusky Cedar Point Opens – Sandusky Halupki Festival – Marblehead International Migratory Bird Day – Oak Harbor Kelly Miller Circus – Kelleys Island International Museum Day – Erie County Key West Days – Put-in-Bay Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival – Port Clinton Peach Festival – Marblehead May Day – Sandusky Perch Festival – Marblehead Nest with the Birds – Kelleys Island Portage River Festival – Elmore Toast of Ohio Wine Festival – Sandusky
10 September Annual Brewery Festival: Milan Brew-Haha – Milan Butterfly Festival – Kelleys Island Cedar Point Boat Show – Sandusky Cruisin’ by the Bay Antique Car Show – Sandusky Feathers and Foliage – Kelleys Island Grub’n Suds – Elmore HalloWeekends – Cedar Point, Sandusky Historical Weekend – Put-in-Bay Milan Melon Festival – Milan Perch, Peach, Pierogi & Polka Festival – Port Clinton Port Clinton Harvest Festival – Port Clinton Winefest – Kelleys Island October Country Harvest of Antiques and Crafts – Oak Harbor HalloWeekends – Cedar Point, Sandusky Harvest Happenings – Huron Island Oktoberfest – Put-in-Bay Island Wine Festival – Put-in-Bay Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival – Lakeside & Marblehead Oak Harbor Apple Festival – Oak Harbor Tombstone Derby – Elmore Woollybear Festival – Vermilion November Festival of Lights – Huron Wooden Feather Day – Oak Harbor December Christmas Lantern Tours – Bellevue Christmas Point USA – Sandusky Festival of Lights – Huron Walleye Madness at Midnight – Port Clinton
11 12 staycolonial.com Colonial Inn-South•12211US250N419.499.3403800.886.9010 MILAN •44846 surfmotelohio.com Surf Motel&RVCampground•230E.MainSt.419.798.4823877.404.7666 sbresort.com South BeachResort•8620E.BayshoreRd.419.798.4900800.814.4396 penmotel.com Peninsula Motel•6930E.HarborRd.419.734.4778 thelighthouseresort.com Lighthouse Resort•614E.MainSt.419.798.9600877.426.8439 MARBLEHEAD •43440 lakesideohio.com/staying Hotel Lakeside•150MapleAve. •419.798.4461866.952.5374 lakesideohio.com/staying Fountain Inn•225MapleAve. •419.798.4461866.952.5374 LAKESIDE •43440 kiventureresort.com Kelleys IslandVenture Resort•441W. LakeshoreDr. •419.746.2900 KELLEYS ISLAND•43438 sawmillcreek.com Sawmill CreekResortandConferenceCenter•400Dr. • 419.433.3800 •800.729.6455 plantationmotel.com Plantation Motel•2815ClevelandRd.E419.433.4790877.677.2770 Motel 6•601Rye BeachRd.•419.433.7829800.466.8356 funcoasthotels.com Gull Motel•45ClevelandRd.E419.433.4855866.433.4855 cedarpointareariversedge.com Comfort Inn-River’sEdge•132N.MainSt.419.433.8000 lakeeriehotelsmotels.com Comfort Inn•2119ClevelandRd.W419.433.5359800.424.6423 HURON •44839 daysinn.com Days Inn-South•11410US250N419.499.4961 •888.822.3297 GROUP APPROVED:ACCOMMODATIONS cedarpointareasuper8.com Super 8- South•11313 US 250N•419.499.4671 •800.800.8000 cedarpointarearedroofinn.com Red RoofInn•11303US250 N •419.499.4347800.733.7663 sanduskyhotels.com Quality Inn•11020MilanRd.419.499.4681 •866.424.9709 funcoasthotels.com Motel 6•11406US250N419.499.0006 •800.466.8356 hampton.com Hampton Inn•11600US250N419.499.4911 •800.426.7866 W =Waterpark * I =Indoor, O=Outdoor =CallforInformation KEY 101 236 66 54 16 55 27 68 78 47 30 69 56 63 50 31 82 25 43 65 NUMBER OF ROOMS * * ADA ACCESSIBLE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FITNESS EQUIPMENT GAME ROOM INTERNET MEETING SPACE I/O I/O O O O O O O O O O O I I I I I POOL * RESTAURANT SUITES * * WATERFRONT YEAR-ROUND NUMBER OF ROOMS ADA ACCESSIBLE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FITNESS EQUIPMENT GAME ROOM INTERNET MEETING SPACE POOL RESTAURANT SUITES WATERFRONT YEAR-ROUND PUT-IN-BAY •43456 lakeeriehotelsmotels.com Super 8•1704E.PerrySt.419.734.4446800.800.8000 Sleep Inn&Suites•947S.E.CatawbaRd.419.732.7707800.424.6423 ourguestinn.com OurGuest InnandSuites-Downtown•220E.PerrySt.419.734.7111 ourguestinn.com OurGuest InnandSuites-Catawba•2039E.HarborRd.419.734.3000 port-clinton-ohio-hotel.com Island HouseHotel•102MadisonSt.419.734.0100 Holiday InnExpress&Suites•50N.E.CatawbaRd.419.732.7322800.465.4329 Erie IslandsResort&Marina•4495W. Darr-Hopfinger Rd.•419.734.9117800.999.9743 countryinns.com Country Inn&Suites•3760E.StateRd.419.732.2434800.830.5222 commodoreperry.com Commodore PerryInn&BusinessCenter•255W. LakeshoreDr. •419.732.2645866.385.3101 PORT CLINTON•43452 sanduskyhotels.com erieislandsresort.com lakeeriehotelsmotels.com Camp PerryLodgingandConferenceCenter•1000LawrenceRd.614.336.6214888.385.3101 commodoreresort.com Commodore Resort •272DelawareAve. •419.285.3101 bayshoreresortpib.com Bayshore Resort•328Toledo Ave. •419.285.3931 •866.422.9746 baylodging.com Bay LodgingResort•405LakeviewAve. • 216.898.9951 •888.742.7829 thewhitecapsmotel.com White CapsMotel&RVPark•2186W. LakeshoreDr. •419.734.3816 travelodge.com Travelodge •1811E.PerrySt.419.734.0769800.257.2297 cplcc.com lakeeriehotelsmotels.com Best Western •1734E.PerrySt.419.734.2274800.528.1234 lakeeriehotelsmotels.com Best BudgetInn&Suites•1735E.PerrySt.419.734.5633 beachfrontresortpc.com Beachfront Resort•252W. LakeshoreDr. •419.732.6684 bayshoreinnportclinton.com Bayshore Inn•2149E.GillRd.419.960.7285 portclintonlodging.com America’s BestValue Inn•121E.PerrySt.419.734.2101866.734.2101 lakeeriehotelsmotels.com Comfort Inn•1723E.PerrySt.419.732.2929800.424.6423 102 261 72 60 50 22 66 71 60 24 38 40 64 69 41 61 18 38 41 38 54 NUMBER OF ROOMS ADA ACCESSIBLE * CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FITNESS EQUIPMENT GAME ROOM INTERNET MEETING SPACE I/O I/O O O O O O O O O I I I I POOL RESTAURANT SUITES WATERFRONT YEAR-ROUND 13 GROUP APPROVED: ACCOMMODATIONS
KEY I = Indoor, O = Outdoor W = Waterpark, * = Call for Information NUMBER OF ROOMS ADA ACCESSIBLE BREAKFAST CONTINENTAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT GAME ROOM INTERNET MEETING SPACE POOL RESTAURANT SUITES WATERFRONT YEAR-ROUND PUT-IN-BAY • 43456
Grand Islander Hotel • 432 Catawba Ave. • 419.285.5555 • 877.500.7829 50 O grandislanderpib.com Islander Inn • 225 Erie St. • 419.285.7829 • 877.500.7829 106 O islanderinnpib.com Park Hotel • 234 Delaware Ave. • 419.285.3581 25 parkhotelpib.com Perry Holiday Hotel • 99 Concord Ave. • 419.285.2107 52 O perryholidayhotel.com Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center • 439 Lorraine Ave. • 419.285.7427 • 888.742.7829 120 O putinbayresort.com SANDUSKY • 44870 America’s Best Value Inn • 5608 Milan Rd. • 419.626.9890 • 888.315.2378 100 O sanduskyhotels.com Best Budget Inn - North • 2027 Cleveland Rd. • 419.626.3610 • 419.627.9770 52 O sanduskybestbudget.com * Best Budget Inn - South • 5918 Milan Rd. • 419.625.7252 • 800.554.4904 56 O sanduskyhotels.com Best Western Plus Hotel & Suites • 6011 Milan Rd. • 419.627.9595 • 877.735.1755 89 sanduskyhotels.com * Cedar Point’s Breakers Express • 1201 Cedar Point Dr. • 419.627.2106 350 O cedarpoint.com/resorts Cedar Point’s Castaway Bay Resort • 2001 Cleveland Rd. • 419.627.2106 237 I/W castawaybay.com Cedar Point’s Hotel Breakers • 1 Cedar Point Dr. • 419.627.2106 650 I/O cedarpoint.com/resorts Cedar Point’s Sandcastle Suites • 1 Cedar Point Dr. • 419.627.2106 187 O cedarpoint.com/resorts
Comfort Inn - Maingate • 1711 Cleveland Rd. • 419.625.4700 • 877.865.6397 63 O sanduskyhotels.com Comfort Inn - Sandusky • 5909 Milan Rd. • 419.621.0200 • 866.214.7658 207 I/O sanduskyhotels.com Days Inn & Suites • 1530 Cleveland Rd. • 419.625.9234 103 O daysinn.com Econo Lodge - North • 1904 Cleveland Rd. • 419.627.8000 114 O econolodgenorth.net Econo Lodge - South • 3309 Milan Rd. • 419.626.8720 32 O funcoasthotels.com Fairfield Inn & Suites • 6220 Milan Rd. • 419.621.9500 • 800.228.2800 88 I lakeeriehotelsmotels.com Great Wolf Lodge • 4600 Milan Rd. • 419.609.6000 • 800.641.9653 271 I/O/W greatwolf.com/sandusky/waterpark
14 NUMBER OF ROOMS ADA ACCESSIBLE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FITNESS EQUIPMENT GAME ROOM INTERNET MEETING SPACE POOL RESTAURANT SUITES WATERFRONT YEAR-ROUND Howard JohnsonInn•1932ClevelandRd.419.625.1333800.446.4656 hojo.com SANDUSKY •44870 hiexpress.com/cle-vermilion Holiday InnExpress •2417SR60440.967.8770 •888.967.7829 magnusonhotels.com/M8743 Value Inn•2236ClevelandRd.419.626.2572 sanduskyhotels.com Travelodge •5906MilanRd.419.627.8971 •877.470.3530 lakeeriehotelsmotels.com Super 8Motel•5410MilanRd.419.625.7070 •800.800.8000 southshoreinn.com South ShoreInn•2047ClevelandRd.419.626.4436800.860.4436 sleepinn.com Sleep Inn•5509MilanRd.419.625.6989888.927.5337 seacrestmotel.net Seacrest Motel•2529ColumbusAve. •419.625.2522800.636.6426 Rodeway Inn-South•2905MilanRd.419.625.1291800.424.6423 VERMILION •44089 Hampton Inn•6100MilanRd.419.609.9000800.426.7866 howardjohnsonexpressinnsanduskyohio.com rodewayinn.com/hotel-sandusky-ohio-oh147 Kalahari Resort&ConventionCenter•7000Dr. •419.433.7200877.525.2427 Howard JohnsonExpressInn•2809MilanRd.419.626.3742800.446.4645 Rodeway Inn-North•1021ClevelandRd.419.626.6852877.424.6423 Quality LodgeLLC•2218ClevelandRd.419.625.6542 Quality Inn&Suites/RainWater Park•1935ClevelandRd.419.626.6761800.654.3364 meccamotelsandusky.com Mecca Motel•2227ClevelandRd.419.626.1284 mauisandsresort.com Maui SandsHotel•5513MilanRd.419.621.7357 maplesmotel.com Maples Motel•4409ClevelandRd.419.626.1575248.933.6387 sanduskycentral.hamptoninn.com kalahariresorts.com/oh/groups funcoasthotels.com rainwaterpark.com lq.com La QuintaInn•3304MilanRd.419.626.6766800.753.3757 knightsinn.com Knights Inn•2405ClevelandRd.419.621.9000866.273.8872 112 136 890 50 66 23 92 66 80 70 20 65 25 89 28 24 62 64 68 29 NUMBER OF ROOMS
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TYPE OF ATTRACTION AMENITIES ADA Accessible Amusement Culinary & Wine Bus Parking Educational & Historical Comp Policy
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AVON LAKE • 44012 HISTORIC LYME VILLAGE SENECA CAVERNS-REGISTERED NATIONAL 5001 SR 4, 419.483.4949 LANDMARK JOHN CHRIST WINERY lymevillage.com 15248 E. TR 178, 419.483.6711 Live the past as you tour the sixteen buildings 32421 Walker Rd., 440.933.9672 senecacavernsohio.com of this 19th century village. Tours include an Walk the natural stone steps and pathways johnchristwine.com 1880’s Victorian Mansion, an 1836 farm home, through the “Earth Crack” and view the Ole From taste to a case, John Christ Winery log homes, barns, a one-room school, a general Mist’ry River. Shop Hollowrock Gifts for minerals, provides an exceptional array of 17 store, and more. The museum gift shop is nature books, apparel, and other gifts. Pan for medal-winning wines from Merlot to Ruby Port. located in the visitors center. gemstones at Seneca Mining Company. Bring your own food or attend a planned cookout
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MAD RIVER & NKP RAILROAD MUSEUM SORROWFUL MOTHER SHRINE BELLEVUE • 44811 253 Southwest St., 419.483.2222 4106 SR 269, 419.483.3435 madrivermuseum.org sorrowfulmothershrine.org BELLEVUE SOCIETY FOR THE ARTS Opened in 1976 as a bicentennial project, the A catholic shrine that is situated on 120-acre 205 Maple St., 419.484.2787 extensive museum’s highlights include several grounds includes: a stations of the cross walking bellevuearts.net engines and cars that visitors can walk through, path, place to pray, meditate, dine, and shop. This full-service, small city arts facility offers plus numerous railroading displays. Special ethnic Sunday celebrations are held at music lessons, art shows, musical and theatrical noon. productions, dinner theatre productions, 20 N/A receptions, parties, recitals, meetings, and more. 1 HR 15 N/A 2 HR
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16 BERLIN HEIGHTS • 44814 SCHEDEL ARBORETUM & GARDENS 19255 W. Portage River S Rd. BURNHAM ORCHARDS 419.862.3182 8019 SR 113 E, 419.588.2138 schedel-gardens.org burnhamorchards.com A tranquil and magnificent 17-acre arboretum A family-owned and operated farm, providing and gardens. Features include: sculptures, fun activities such as pick your own apples/ water elements, a bonsai collection, a kitchen pumpkins, orchard hayrides, and a tour of the garden, perennial gardens, and over 15,000 cider mill and packing facility. annuals.
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QUARRY HILL WINERY & ORCHARD FREMONT • 43420 HURON • 44839 8403 Mason Rd., 419.588.3179 quarryhillwinery.org RUTHERFORD B. HAYES PRESIDENTIAL HURON PLAYHOUSE Visit this winery and neighboring orchard CENTER 325 Ohio St. (in McCormick Junior High) market. Wines are an eclectic variety of grape Spiegel Grove, 419.332.2081 419.433.4744 and fruit specialties, made and grown on-site. rbhayes.org thehuronplayhouse.org A light food menu to complement the wines is The White House’s original gates mark the Ohio’s oldest continuing summer theatre. It is offered. entrance to the nation’s first presidential center. nationally recognized as a premiere educational Visit the 31-room mansion, 3-story museum, summer theatre. VARIES library, and tomb of the 19th president. See original family furnishings and Civil War 15 N/A 3 HR memorabilia. CASTALIA • 44824
15 120 CASTALIA STATE FISH HATCHERY 2.5 HR MULBERRY CREEK HERB FARM
7018 Homegardner Rd., 419.684.7499 3312 Bogart Rd., 419.433.6126 ohiodnr.com mulberrycreek.com The hatchery raises steelhead and rainbow trout. TERRA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Ohio’s only certified organic herb farm boasting Self-guided tours of 90 acres of serene grounds DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC over 700 potted herbs, vegetable plants, and including; a “blue hole” aquifer, outdoor 2830 Napoleon Rd., 419.559.2147 miniature perennials. walkways, and a half-mile section of Cold Creek terra.edu excellent for bird watching opportunitites. Take a look at the world of blues, jazz, rock, pop, 1.5 HR and Big Band styles. Listen to themed concert 30 MIN presentations, explore the basics of song writing, SAWMILL EXPLORER record in a professional music studio, and many 400 Sawmill Creek Dr., 419.433.2376 more opportunities. ELMORE • 43416 sawmillcreek.com Cruise along the shoreline of Lake Erie and the 16 120 1.5 HR ELMORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Huron River. Evening scenic sunset cruises and 353 Ottawa St., 419.260.1282 special group excursions are available. elmorehs.tripod.com HELENA • 43435 20 65 An educational opportunity for children as well 1.5 HR as adults to remember how people lived and CHATEAU TEBEAU WINERY worked in earlier years. Open by appointment 525 SR 635, 419.638.5411 SAWMILL JET SKIS & KAYAKS only. chateautebeauwinery.com 608 Mariner Village, 419.433.2376 Taste French varietals, American and hybrid sawmillcreek.com 20 100 30 MIN wines in a beautiful tasting room. Enjoy a Cruise on a Jet Ski or paddle in a kayak along country setting with wooded trails and vineyards, the scenic shoreline of Lake Erie and the Huron or relax by the koi pond. A light menu is River. Rentals are available at the Mariner Village available. Marina located at Sawmill Creek Resort.
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17 SAWMILL WINE TOURS INSCRIPTION ROCK LAKESIDE • 43440 400 Sawmill Creek Dr., 419.433.3800 419.746.2754 sawmillcreek.com ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/places/nw11/ LAKESIDE CHAUTAUQUA Wine down and relax as your group rides along Inscriptions are estimated to date sometime 236 Walnut Ave., 866.952.5374 or and enjoys local wines at Paper Moon, Quarry between AD 1200 and 1600 on this 32’ x 419.798.4461, lakesideohio.com Hill, and Firelands Winery. Must be a resort 21’ portion of rock. Known as a petroglyph, This historic Victorian village built in 1873 offers guest. it is unknown what the unusual drawings a unique year-round destination for groups. depicted. Daily entertainment during the Chautauqua 8 36 4 HR season, outdoor recreation, educational 15 MIN programming, cultural events, shopping, dining, heritage museum, and more in a scenic KELLEYS ISLAND • 43438 KELLEYS ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM lakefront setting. 224 Division St., 419.746.2399 CADDY SHACK SQUARE 25 N/A VARIES 115 Division St., 419.746.2518 kelleysislandhistorical.org The museum and gift shop is located in The caddyshacksquare.com Old Stone Church built in 1867. Enjoy displays This one-stop shop for food, gifts, and depicting island history and culture. LORAIN • 44052 entertainment is in the heart of downtown Kelleys Island. Provides a group-friendly N/A 20 VARIES NORTHCOAST GRAPEVINE TOURS environment for fun, dining, and 1319 W. 35th St. shopping. 216.587.1965 northcoastgrapevinetours.com 25 N/A VARIES KELLEYS ISLAND STATE PARK 920 Division St., 419.746.2546 Providing day-long, escorted, winery and wine event tours while showcasing area wineries and ohiostateparks.org wine producers along the Lake Erie Shores & CAMP PATMOS The park features hiking trails, camping, launch Islands Wine Trail. A fun, informative, and safe 920 Monaghan Rd., 419.746.2214 ramp, fishing, summer programs, picnic shelter, experience. Step-on guide service available. and swimming beach. camppatmos.com This camp offers rentals to various retreat 1 12 VARIES groups up to 350. Featuring a wide variety of VARIES aquatic activities, playing fields, and sports courts. Indoor meeting space, ample housing, and a dining facility are available. KELLEY’S ISLAND WINE COMPANY 418 Woodford Rd., 419.746.2678 15 350 VARIES kelleysislandwine.com Experience the beautiful indoor and outdoor setting, dining options, special events, catering, GLACIAL GROOVES and award-winning wines. Horseshoe pit, 920 Division St., 419.797.4530 volleyball, cornhole, and gift shop also available. ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/places/nw08 The world’s largest accessible glacial grooves, 30 MIN 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 PATMOS ISLAND TRAM TOURS walkway and stairs. 920 Monaghan Rd., 419.746.2214 camppatmos.com VARIES This tram can transport your group anywhere on Kelleys Island for events such as meetings, weddings, and tours. Tour guides are well acquainted with island history to share for groups of all ages.
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18 MARBLEHEAD • 43440 FERGUSON GALLERY AND STUDIO 5890 E. Harbor Rd., 419.734.0600 fergusongallery.com This gallery of internationally recognized glass artist Cary Ferguson, features jewelry, accessories, nautical décor, antiques, and the work of local artists. On-site glass blowing studio with viewing area.
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JOHNSON’S ISLAND CONFEDERATE OFFICERS MARBLEHEAD LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK EDISON BIRTHPLACE PRISON CEMETERY 110 Lighthouse Dr., 419.734.4424 9 Edison Dr., 419.499.2135 Gaydos Dr. dnr.state.oh.us/parks tomedison.org www.johnsonsisland.org/ This state park features picnic facilities, fishing, Inventor of the phonograph, incandescent This historic cemetery is the final resting place walking trails, and the Marblehead Lighthouse light bulb, and other devices, Thomas Edison of more than 200 of the approximately 9,000 - the oldest continually operating lighthouse on was born in Milan, Ohio in 1847. His boyhood Confederate soldiers once imprisoned on the the Great Lakes. Guided lighthouse tours are home, now a museum, features a collection of island. Open dawn-dusk. Causeway toll applies. available. rare early inventions, documents, and family mementos. 30 MIN VARIES 10 40 1.5 HRS
KEEPER’S HOUSE TRAIN-O-RAMA 9999 E. Bayshore Rd., 419.798.9339 6732 E. Harbor Rd., 419.734.5856 MILAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM thekeepershouse.org trainorama.com 10 Edison Dr., 419.499.2968 The oldest surviving home in Ottawa County Ohio’s largest operating multi-gauge model milanhistory.org offers visitors the chance to experience the railroad display with full scenery and lighting. Explore Milan’s canal and shipbuilding history, history of lighthouse keepers. This 1812 home The gift shop has many fine model railroad interact with toys from the past, and view a was the residence of the first three keepers of products such as wooden Thomas, scenery, renowned glass collection. Marblehead Lighthouse, the oldest continually cars, books, and novelty gifts. operated lighthouse on the Great Lakes. 10 N/A 1 HR 20 75 VARIES 5 15 VARIES
MILAN • 44846 NORWALK • 44857 KELLEYS ISLAND FERRY BOAT LINE 510 W. Main St., 419.798.9763 CULINARY VEGETABLE INSTITUTE FIRELANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM www.kelleysislandferry.com 12304 SR 13, 419.499.7500 4 Case Ave., 419.668.6038 The only daily passenger/vehicle ferry service culinaryvegetableinstitute.com firelandsmuseum.org between Kelleys Island and Marblehead runs Participate in exclusive culinary experiences Ohio’s oldest museum, located in an 1836 daily year-round, weather permitting. including Earth to Table Dinners, green house home. Eclectic collections feature 200 years tours, team building cooking classes, demos, of Firelands history, including extensive gun collections from pre-Revolutionary War through 25 N/A VARIES and wine tastings. Committed to sustainable agriculture and building strong relationships WWII. Separate research library available. between farmer and chef. 10 50 1 HR- 15 MIN 10 110 3 HRS
19 SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT ISLAND ADVENTURES FAMILY FUN MON AMI RESTAURANT AND HISTORIC MOTORSPORTS PARK CENTER WINERY 1300 SR 18, 419.668.5555 280 S.E. Catawba Rd., 419.732.2020 3845 E. Wine Cellar Rd., 419.960.4208 summitmotorsportspark.com www.island-adventures.net monamiwinery.com Experience the world’s fastest sport! Features include a beautifully landscaped One of the oldest wineries in the Lake Erie Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars with 18-hole mini golf course, fast go-karts, water islands region, experience wine tasting tours 8,000-horsepower engines accelerate from zero squirting bumper boats, an air-conditioned in the spectacular wine cellar. Dine at the full to 300 miles per hour in less time than it takes arcade, and a group party pavilion. service restaurant or shop at the Mon Ami Wine to read this sentence. NHRA racing events held Shop. seasonally. 15 90 VARIES 25 100 1 HR 50 N/A VARIES JET EXPRESS 3 N. Monroe St., Port Clinton MONSOON LAGOON WATER PARK & FAMILY FUN CENTER PORT CLINTON • 43452 800.245.1538 jet-express.com 1530 S. Danbury Rd. AFRICAN SAFARI WILDLIFE PARK High-speed passenger ferry from Sandusky and 866.732.6671 Port Clinton to downtown Kelleys Island and Put- 267 S. Lightner Rd., 800.521.2660 monsoonlagoonwaterpark.com in-Bay. Comfortable, stylish passenger cabins, Affordable water park complex, including an africansafariwildlifepark.com and open-air sundecks. Special excursions and aqua play center, tipping bucket, water slides, View more than 400 beautiful and exotic animals charter service available. lazy river, and an adult pool with swim-up bar. on a 100-acre preserve. See educational and The entertainment center features 18-hole entertaining animal shows. Picnic facilities, 20 N/A miniature golf, bumper boats, go-karts, and an snack bar, and café on-site. VARIES arcade.
10 N/A 2 HRS LIBERTY AVIATION MUSEUM 20 N/A VARIES 3515 E. State Rd., 419.732.0234 GREAT LAKES POPCORN COMPANY libertyaviationmuseum.org The museum showcases functioning historical 60 Madison St., 866.732.3080 OTTAWA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM aircraft and vehicles including a WWII b-25 www.greatlakespopcorn.com Bomber. View a Ford Tri-Motor restoration and 126 W. Third St., 419.732.2237 Experience more than 30 delectable flavors of enjoy a home-cooked meal in the 1950’s style facebook.com/pages/Ottawa-County- popcorn. Watch the popcorn being made from Tin Goose diner. Museum/110711658998159 the old standards of Caramel and Cheddar Historical displays about Ottawa County which Cheese to a special Island Mix, or Bubble Gum, 2 HRS include exhibits on: Native Americans, early life or even Wild Walleye! and industries, Matthew’s Boat Company, Ford
Tri-Motor, Lake Erie, military history from the 10 40 45 MIN Civil War through WWII, Camp Perry, and the MILLER FERRIES “convict ship” Success. 5174 E. Water St., 800.500.2421
millerferry.com 1 20 45 MIN Passenger and vehicle ferries that depart from Catawba to South Bass (Put-in-Bay) and Middle Bass Islands. Daily trips run in spring, summer, PUT-IN-BAY • 43456 and fall. Winter trips run weather permitting. ADVENTURE BAY 20 N/A 18 MIN 380 Main St., 419.341.4716 adventurebayputinbay.com Enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, waterslide, go-karts, batting cage, miniature golf, virtual bowling, full arcade, Skeeball, sand volleyball, a tiki bar, and more.
20 N/A VARIES 20 OHIO STATE’S STONE LABORATORY PUT-IN-BAY TOUR TRAIN 878 Bayview Dr., 419.285.1800 154 Delaware Ave., 419.285.4855 stonelab.osu.edu putinbaytrans.com Tour the Aquatic Visitors Center, participate in A perfect way of transporting your group around hands-on work of a scientist, or check out the Put-in-Bay. Board the Tour Train to see the view from the South Bass Island Lighthouse island while learning fun facts and history along tower. Many additional educational options are the way. also available. HEINEMAN’S WINERY 25 54 978 Catawba Ave., 419.285.2811 6 HRS N/A 80 heinemanswinery.com VARIES Take a ferry boat to get to this island winery on Lake Erie. Founded in 1888, Heineman’s Winery PERRY’S CAVE FAMILY FUN CENTER is the oldest family-owned winery in Ohio. On- 979 Catawba Ave., 419.285.2283 PUT-IN-BAY WINERY ON THE DOLLER ESTATE site, Crystal Cave, the world’s largest geode. perryscave.com 392 Bayview Ave., 419.285.3343 Attractions include Perry’s Cave, The Butterfly dollerhouse.com House, Fort Amaze-n Maze, miniature golf, rock 25 N/A 1 HR Enjoy a guided wine-tasting tour of the Valentine climbing wall, antique car museum, and gift Doller Mansion and experience island life as it shops. Snack shack and picnic pavilion on-site. was in the 1800’s. Sample island wines while ISLAND FUN PACK relaxing in the wine garden or enjoying the 154 Delaware Ave. , 419.285.4855 25 N/A VARIES harbor view from the front lawn. putinbaytrans.com Perfect for small groups, the package includes 12 100 VARIES discounted ferry tickets to Put-in-Bay and tickets PERRY’S VICTORY AND INTERNATIONAL to these great attractions: Perry’s Cave, War of PEACE MEMORIAL AND VISITOR CENTER 18 Holes Miniature Golf, The Butterfly House, 93 Delaware Ave., 419.285.2184 STONEHENGE ESTATE TOUR AND GIFT SHOP Antique Car Museum, Heineman’s Winery, and nps.gov/pevi 808 Langram Rd., 419.285.6134 Crystal Cave. Travel to the top of the 352-foot tall memorial stonehenge-put-in-bay.com that commemorates Oliver Hazard Perry’s Nestled on seven acres, Stonehenge Estate 6 HRS victory over the British during the War of 1812. brings to life a segment of island history from the Afterwards, stop in the Visitor Center which 1800’s old grape-growing farms and wineries features displays, a video theater, and gift shop. KAYAK THE BAY that once prospered on the islands. 760 Bayview Ave., 419.967.0796 VARIES kayakthebay.net 15 60 1 HR Have a fun experience during your island visit by kayaking around the islands. There is so much to explore along the islands’ shorelines and kayaking the Bay at Put-in-Bay gives your group SANDUSKY • 44870 a unique perspective of the Lake Erie Islands. Offers single and double sit in and sit-on-top CEDAR LANES ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX kayaks. 1935 Cleveland Rd. 800.654.3364 or 419.626.6761 10 40 VARIES rainwaterpark.com This entertainment facility offers several LAKE ERIE ISLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY attractions including: 32-lane state-of-the-art MUSEUM bowling center, Rain Water Park, Lazer Runner 25 Town Hall Pl., 419.285.2804 laser tag, billiards, Spare Change Arcade, Cedar leihs.org Links golf simulator, and dining options. Also Displays include over 65 ship models, the South on-site, Cedar Downs, one of Ohio’s first off-track Bass Island Lighthouse Fresnel lens, island life, betting theaters. Ford Tri-Motor, great hotel eras, and the Battle of Lake Erie. Theatre, research library, and 10 N/A VARIES bookstore on site.
1 HR 21 CEDAR POINT 1 Cedar Point Dr., 800.448.2428 cedarpoint.com Continually voted World’s Best Amusement Park, offering world-class roller coasters, 75+ rides, games, live shows, and other activites. Enjoy go-karts, two 18-hole mini golf courses, and Skyscraper at Challenge Park. Cool-off at Soak City, an 18-acre outdoor waterpark or step back in time and explore Dinosaurs Alive! on Adventure Island. FIRELANDS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GOODTIME I - LAKE ERIE ISLAND 334 E. Washington St., 419.621.4800 CRUISES LLC. 15 N/A VARIES firelandssymphony.com 109 W. Shoreline Dr., 800.446.3140 Directed by world-class conductor, Carl Topolow, goodtimeboat.com the orchestra offers high-quality, professional Enjoy a relaxing day on Lake Erie as you cruise CEDAR POINT’S CASTAWAY BAY INDOOR concerts in the beautiful Sandusky State Theatre to the islands with live narration, a full-service and other unique venues. snack and cocktail bar. Visit both Kelleys Island WATERPARK and Put-in-Bay, Lake Erie’s most popular 2001 Cleveland Rd., 419.609.5669 15 N/A VARIES islands. Available for private rental and seasonal castawaybay.com special excursions. Attached to Castaway Bay Resort, this indoor waterpark features liquid fun for the whole family FIRELANDS WINERY 20 275 VARIES in a tropical island setting. Adventures include 917 Bardshar Rd., 800.548.9463
a wave pool, water coaster, slides, kiddie water firelandswinery.com play areas, and children’s activities. Wine has been made on this site since 1880. Enjoy a tour and taste award-winning, estate- GOOFY GOLF 10 N/A VARIES bottled wines, and browse through the gift shop 3020 Milan Rd., 419.625.9935 at Ohio’s largest winery. sanduskygoofygolf.com Play miniature golf, cool-off on bumper boats, 20 50 test your skills on Radical Raceway, and ELEUTHEROS COOKE HOUSE MUSEUM 1.5 HRS experience high speed on The Big Track. Round 1415 Columbus Ave., 419.627.0640 out your fun in the air conditioned arcade. ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/places/nw03 FOLLETT HOUSE MUSEUM Sandusky is known for its collection of limestone 404 Wayne St., 419.625.3834 20 N/A VARIES buildings, including this Greek revival. The www.sandusky.lib.oh.us/follett_house three-story mansion features a ruby and Experience Sandusky’s history from before the cranberry glass collection, antique furnishings, War of 1812, through the Civil War era, and up GREAT WOLF LODGE a garden, greenhouse, and gift shop. to the present. Four floors of exhibits include business, industry, Johnson’s Island Prison 4600 Milan Rd., 419.609.6000 greatwolf.com/sandusky/waterpark 1 HR information and artifacts, and more. This resort includes a 41,000 square-foot indoor entertainment area featuring a grand 6 60 1.5 HRS scale waterpark, spacious outdoor pool, arcade, fitness room, Scooop’s Kid Spa, family restaurants, a confectionary, meeting space, gift GHOSTLY MANOR THRILL CENTER shop, and a performing Great Clock Tower. 3319 Milan Rd., 419.626.4467 ghostlymanor.com 20 100 VARIES Four attractions-one location. Experience a top 10 rated haunted house, ride a virtual roller coaster in the XD 4D theater, play interactive 3D blacklight mini golf, or take a whirl around the skating rink. Recently expanded, Ghostly Manor is exploding with fun and entertainment!
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22 HERMES VINEYARDS & WINERY LAGOON DEER PARK 6413 S. Hayes Ave., 419.626.8500 1502 Martins Point Rd. hermesvineyards.com 419.684.5701 Experience one of the largest viniferous sanduskyfunspots.com/deerpark vineyards in Ohio. The tasting barn is rustic, Walk-thru petting zoo with over 200 animals, gift scenic, and nestled among ten acres of shop, and stocked fishing lakes. More than 75 vineyard. baby animals are born each year. NORTH COAST PARASAIL & WATER SPORTS N/A 50 30 MIN 1 HR 1 Cedar Point Dr., 419.627.2279
northcoastparasail.com JET EXPRESS Experience the thrills of WaveRunner riding and 101 W. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky MARITIME MUSEUM OF SANDUSKY parasailing on the beach behind Cedar Point’s 800.245.1538 125 Meigs St., 419.624.0274 Hotel Breakers. Park admission is not required jet-express.com sanduskymaritime.org to Cedar Point; however, a parking fee will be High-speed passenger ferry from Sandusky and Through interactive exhibits, educational collected. Port Clinton to downtown Kelleys Island and programs, and special events, the museum Put-in-Bay. Comfortable, stylish passenger interprets the maritime history of the area 6 N/A VARIES cabins, and open-air sundecks. Special including boat-building, shipwrecks, recreational excursions and charter service available. boating, passenger boats, ice harvesting, commercial fishing, wetlands, and commercial OHIO VETERANS HOME MUSEUM & 20 N/A VARIES shipping. HALL OF FAME 3416 Columbus Ave. 10 55 KALAHARI WATERPARK RESORT 1 HR 419.625.2454 ext. 1447 7000 Kalahari Dr., 877.642.6847 See exhibits from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, the kalahariresorts.com/oh/ Korean War, the Vietnam War, Iraq, Afghanistan, Experience the time of your life with everything MERRY-GO-ROUND MUSEUM and an exhibit on Johnson’s Island and its role in the Civil War. under one roof. Surf indoors 365 days a year or 301 Jackson St., 419.626.6111 take on the Zip Coaster uphill water rollercoaster merrygoroundmuseum.org at America’s largest indoor waterpark. Take Be amazed by the unique carousel animals on VARIES time to relax at Spa Kalahari, shop in one of display. Kids of every age can ride the antique the many stores, enjoy a meal at any of the five carousel and watch woodcarvers breathe life into restaurants, paint your own pottery at Pottery new horses. Free admission for military. SANDUSKY CULTURAL CENTER Pizzazz, play a game at Madagascar Indoor Glow 2130 Hayes Ave., 419.625.1188 Golf, interact with live animals at Safari Outdoor Adventure Park, and so much more. Splash 10 55 1 HR sanduskyculturalcenter.org This gallery provides educational and all year- long indoors or play in the outdoor entertaining exhibits that stimulate an interest pools from Memorial Day to Labor Day (weather in the fine arts, provide a focus for multicultural permitting). Once you cross over the bridge, awareness, and introduce complex issues and you’ll feel “A World Away ®.” challenging concepts.
10 N/A VARIES 1 HR 23 SOAK CITY 1 Cedar Point Dr., 419.627.2350 cedarpoint.com Enjoy an 18-acre outdoor waterpark located next to Cedar Point. The waterpark includes: a towering multi-lane mat racer, Splash Zone, a half-million-gallon wave pool, Zoom Flume, tube slides, a wild inner tube river, and a relaxing meandering river. Choo Choo Lagoon and Tadpole Town offer fun for little ones. For adults only, there’s Bubbles Swim-Up Bar and adjacent hot tub. Soak City guests also enjoy the Cedar Point Beach.
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TOFT’S DAIRY & ICE CREAM PARLOR SANDUSKY GREENHOUSE SANDUSKY STATE THEATRE 3717 Venice Rd., 800.521.4606 601 Franklin St., 419.627.5845 107 Columbus Ave. toftdairy.com ci.sandusky.oh.us/horticulture/ 877.626.1950 or 419.626.1950 The oldest family-owned operating dairy in greenhouse.htm sanduskystate.com the state. Features sundaes, hand-dipped ice Since 1908, the greenhouse has grown plants A historic, 1,500 seat theatre with a world-class cream, and factory tours are available. to beautify the City of Sandusky. Tour the performing arts center located near Lake Erie. greenhouse and explore the parks and see why Dinner theatre, musicals, plays, and concerts 10 50 VARIES they have been a source of community pride for offer something for every group. Shop Christmas more than 100 years. in the City where it is Christmas all year long. TRE SORELLE CIOCCOLATO VARIES 15 N/A VARIES 634 Columbus Ave., 419.502.2462 tresorelleonline.com A chocolate confectionary shop that offers SANDUSKY SPEEDWAY SIDNEY FROHMAN PLANETARIUM classes such as Chocolate 101; an overview 614 W. Perkins Ave., 419.625.4084 2130 Hayes Ave., 419.621.2761 of how chocolate is grown and produced, the history of chocolate consumption, what makes sanduskyspeedway.com www.sandusky-city.k12.oh.us for quality chocolate, as well as the difference A half-mile automobile race track that features Explore the universe with a variety of programs Sprint car and go-cart racing nearly every Friday that touch on several aspects of space, from between types of chocolate. and Saturday night. stargazing to planetary orbits and the history of astronomy. Located at Sandusky High School. 5 24 30 MIN 20 N/A VARIES 10 65 1 HR UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TROLLEY TOUR 125 Meigs St., 419.624.0274 Discover Sandusky’s Underground Railroad history during this narrated trolley tour of the abolitionist’s homes and sites used by fugitive slaves. Step-on guide service available.
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24 WINNEBAGO PADDLEWHEEL TOURS PAPER MOON VINEYARDS VERMILION VALLEY VINEYARDS 1 Cedar Point Dr., 419.627.2334 2008 State Rd., 440.967.2500 11005 Gore Orphanage Rd. cedarpoint.com/rides/Fun-on-the-Water/ papermoonvineyards.com 440.965.5202 Paddlewheel-Boat-Excursions Sample a selection of regional and viniferous vermilionvalleyvineyards.com Enjoy a unique look at Cedar Point during a wines. The tasting room offers a view of the This winery offers a distinctive tasting room and relaxing boat tour on beautiful Sandusky Bay. vineyard, pond, woods, and an occasional bald outdoor seating with views of the vineyards, Ride on a historic Paddlewheel Boat that used to eagle. gentle farmlands, and ponds. Wines are made glide along the Cedar Point lagoons. from labrusca grapes and other local fruit. N/A 50 VARIES 10 49 40 MIN 1 100 1 HR
ROMP’S PUTTER’S PORT MINIATURE GOLF 5055 Liberty Ave., 440.967.4342 TIFFIN • 44883 romps.com Two 18-hole miniature golf courses and Dairy CRYSTAL TRADITIONS Dock Ice Cream Stand at a family-owned 145 Madison St., 888.298.7236 marina. crystaltraditions.com Tour the facility and watch glass blowing and 12 N/A 45 MIN crystal hand-cutting demonstrations given by artisans with many years of experience. Browse the showroom and shop the outlet filled with WEST RIVER KAYAK & CANOE crystal giftware. 655 W. River Rd., 440.967.5292 westriverkayak.com N/A 110 1.5 HRS Take in the scenic beauty of Vermilion’s Water Trail offering a variety of wildlife viewing.
TIFFIN GLASS MUSEUM AND SHOPPE 6 25 4 HRS 25-27 S. Washington St., 419.448.0200 tiffinglass.org See a display of more than 2,000 pieces of original Tiffin Glass produced at the Tiffin Glass WAKEMAN • 44889 Factory from 1889-1980. This museum offers tours and retail sales of Tiffin Glass and other MATUS WINERY fine glassware and collectibles. 15674 Gore Orphanage Rd., 440.774.9463 8 52 1.5 HRS matuswinery.us Enjoy award-winning wines and picturesque views of the vineyard while relaxing inside the VERMILION • 44089 1850’s barn, complete with fireplace. Outside, enjoy the patio area with fire pit.
MYSTIC BELLE CRUISES 636 Sandusky St. 1 150 1 HR 440.315.1907 or 440.967.7910 donparsonsmarina.com Take a relaxing paddle wheel tour on the historic and scenic Vermilion River. The tour showcases the beauty of both the natural upriver scenes as well as the picturesque lagoons. Includes narration about the harbor’s past.
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25 THUNDERBIRD HILLS GOLF COURSE 1316 Mudbrook Rd., Huron, OH 44839 GROUP APPROVED: RECREATION 419.433.4552 thunderbirdhills.com Public; 36 holes (two 18-hole courses), par 72, Fishing Charters food and beverages available FISHERMAN’S WHARF EAGLE CREEK GOLF COURSE VERMILION COUNTRY CLUB 83 N. Madison St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 2406 New State Rd., Norwalk, OH 44857 12210 W. Lake Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089 419.734.9002 419.668.8535 440.967.3492 wecatchfish.com eaglecreekgolf.com vermilioncountryclub.com Seven boats: six passengers each Upscale public; 18 holes, par 71, practice facility, Public; 9 holes, par 36, live entertainment, bar Tackle and rod rentals available. snack bar, and golf shop and grill
SASSY SAL CHARTERS HIGH ACRES PAR 3 GOLF COURSE WILLOW CREEK GOLF CLUB 40 Jefferson St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 9517 Frailey Rd., Huron, OH 44839 15905 Darrow Rd. E, Vermilion, OH 44089 419.732.7755 419.588.2503 440.967.4101 sassysalcharters.com Public; 9 holes, par 3, wooded, rolling, Public; 18 holes, par 72, driving range, pro shop, Two boats: 42-passenger and 18-passenger challenging layout; snacks, picnic area, and pro pavilion seats 150 Tackle and rod rentals available. shop WOUSSICKETT GOLF COURSE SHORE-NUF CHARTERS, INC. MILLS CREEK GOLF COURSE 6311 Mason Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870 Drawbridge Marina, 247 W. Lakeshore Dr. 1933 Mills St., Sandusky, OH 44870 419.359.1141 Port Clinton, OH 43452 419.627.5803 greenhillsgolf.com 419.734.9999 ci.sandusky.oh.us Public; 18 holes, par 70, driving range, see shore-nuf.com Public; 9 holes, par 36 website for savings and specials Five boats: 18-passenger, 26-passenger, 27-passenger, 36-passenger, 48-passenger OAK HARBOR GOLF CLUB 10433 CR 17, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 TIBBELS CHARTER SERVICE 419.898.1493 6965 E. Harbor Rd., Marblehead, OH 43440 oakharborgolfclub.com 419.734.1143 Public; 18 holes, par 72 course with pro shop, golf tibbelsfishing.com instructions, driving range, and sports bar Four boats: 19 passengers each Reservations accepted. SAUNDERS GOLF COURSE Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456 419.285.3917 visitputinbay.com Parks Natural Golf Courses Public; 9 holes, par 27, club rental, no carts on & BAY POINT EXECUTIVE COURSE course Areas 10948 E. Bayshore Rd. The Lake Erie Shores & Islands offers an SAWMILL CREEK GOLF CLUB Marblehead, OH 43440, 419.798.4434 abundance of parks and outdoor locations for baypointmarina.com 300 Sawmill Creek Dr., Huron, OH 44839 your group to explore and relax in while enjoying Public; 9 holes, par 27, pull cart rentals 419.433.3789 the beautiful scenery. Please contact a member sawmillcreek.com of the group sales team for a complete list. CHIPPEWA GOLF COURSE Public; 18 holes, par 71 course, Tom Fazio designed. Pro shop and restaurant/lounge on site 23550 W. SR 579, Curtice, OH 43412 419.836.8111 SUGAR CREEK GOLF COURSE Watercraft Rentals chippewagolfonline.com 950 Elmore East Rd., Elmore, OH 43416 Public; 18 hole, par 71 course with bar/lounge, A completed list of locations to rent motorized or cart rental, club rental, pro shop, snack bar, tee 419.862.2551 non-motorized watercrafts is available by calling times sugarcreekelmore.com one of our offices. Public; 18 holes, lessons available by appointment 26 GROUP APPROVED: DINING TYPE OF CUISINE PRICE RANGE COMPACITY SEATING MEALS SERVED ADA ACCESSIBLE BUS PARKING POLICY COMP. CHECKS COMPANY ACCEPTED ENTERTAINMENT SEASONAL WATERFRONT CASTALIA • 44824
Cold Creek Café • 107 Main St. • 419.684.9530 Homecooked $$ 85 B, L, D GENOA • 43430 Ernesto’s • 20825 SR 51 • 419.855.9063 Mexican $ 80 L, D Hour Glass Inn • 618 Main St. • 419.855.9851 American $ 100 B, L Rayz Cafe • 608 Main St. • 419.855.2233 Pub Style $$ 292 B, L, D Star & Lils • 21950 W. SR 51 • 419.855.2021 American $$ 80 D Watercraft Rentals HURON • 44839 Amarone Italian Restaurant • 524 Main St. • 419.433.1020 Italian $$ 80 D Angry Bull Steakhouse • 3317 Cleveland Rd. E • 419.433.2933 Steakhouse $$$ 180 D angrybullsteakhouse.com
27 28 costaazulmexicanrestaurant.com kelleysisland.com/islandhouse portsidemarinaki.com caddyshacksquare.com GROUP APPROVED:DINING Island HouseRestaurant•131DivisionSt.248.766.4628 Dockers Waterfront Restaurant&Bar•114W. LakeshoreDr. •419.746.2100 kelleysislandcasino.com The CasinoRestaurant•104DivisionSt.419.746.2773 Caddy ShackRestaurant&Bar•115DivisionSt.419.746.2518 Bag theMoonSaloon•109W. LakeshoreDr. •419.746.2365 KELLEYS ISLAND•43438 Viking’s DenattheHuronLagoonsMarina•100LagunaDr. •419.433.7649 Sand Bar•54McKinleySt.419.433.2144 sawmillcreek.com Mulligans Pub•300SawmillCreekDr. •800.729.6455 marconisitalian.com Marconi’s ItalianRestaurant•424BerlinRd.419.433.4341 Lemmy’s Restaurant•2027ClevelandRd.W419.433.5501 i5sbar.com I-5’s BarandGrill•356N.MainSt.419.433.5566 Huron PizzaHouse•812S.MainSt.419.433.5751 Costa Azul•2109ClevelandRd.W419.433.6017 berardisrestaurant.com Berardi’s Restaurant•218ClevelandRd.E419.433.4123 HURON •44839 huronlagoons.com sloopyspizza.com Sloopy’s Sports Cafe•218W. 2nd St.•419.798.4457 lakesideohio.com/shopping/main/dining Patio Restaurant•182Walnut Ave. •419.798.9144 LAKESIDE •43440 kelleysislandchamber.com West BayInn•1230W. LakeshoreDr. •419.746.2597 villagepump.com Village Pump•103W. LakeshoreDr. •419.746.2281 kelleysislandwine.com Kelley’s IslandWineCompany•418Woodford Rd.•419.746.2678 kelleysislandbrewpub.com Kelleys IslandBrewery•504W. LakeshoreDr. •419.746.2314 bagthemoonkelleys.com sawmillcreek.com Salmon RuninSawmillCreekResort • 400SawmillCreekDr. •800.729.6455 Homecooked Homecooked Pub Style Pub Style Pub Style American Pub Style Pub Style American American American American Pub Style Pub Style American American American Mexican Italian Pizza Pizza TYPE OF CUISINE $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $ $ $ PRICE RANGE 150 100 120 150 280 130 120 110 100 100 200 100 100 98 75 75 90 75 80 70 80 SEATING COMPACITY B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D B, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D MEALS SERVED D D
ADA ACCESSIBLE BUS PARKING COMP. POLICY COMPANY CHECKS ACCEPTED ENTERTAINMENT SEASONAL WATERFRONT Lagoon Saloon•3131W. Wayne St.•419.734.5192 greatlakespopcorn.com Kokomo Bay•40MadisonSt. • 419.732.1830 Jolly RogerSeafoodHouse•1737E.PerrySt.419.732.3382 docksbeachhouse.com Dock’s BeachHouse•252W. LakeshoreDr. •419.732.6609 diannasdeli.com Dianna’s Deli•2853E.HarborRd.419.732.2200 crosswinds-restaurant.com Crosswinds Restaurant&Bar•280S.E.CatawbaRd.419.734.7081 Casa LasPalmas•4000E.HarborLightLandingDr. •419.734.6593 beachstreetbar.com Beach StreetBar&Grill•3002N.CarolinaSt.419.797.7102 Ala CarteCafé•225MadisonSt.419.734.9939 1812foodspirits.com 1812 •102MadisonSt.419.960.7546 cedarpointareasuper8.com porkyspizzatrofoh.com Porky’s PizzaTrof •4811N.SR2419.707.5119 OAK HARBOR•43449 Jim’s PizzaBox•10MainSt.419.499.4166 Italian GardensRestaurant&LoungeinSuper8-South•11313US250419.499.4671 MILAN •44846 jfwalleyes.com J.F. Walleyes Co.•1810FoxRd.419.285.2739 MIDDLE BASSISLAND•43446 Wee Willy’s •302W. MainSt.•419.798.8226 thelighthouseresort.com Ritskis Bar&Grill•614E.MainSt.877.426.8439 marbleheadgalley.com Marblehead Galley•113W. MainSt.•419.798.5356 crowsnestohio.com Crow’s NestRestaurant&Lounge•2170N.BuckRd.419.734.1742 Crabby Joe’s •5925E.SaylorSt.419.734.0558 cleatswings.com Cleats •6801E.HarborRd.419.734.9464 MARBLEHEAD •43440 PORT CLINTON•43452
ext.100 Homecooked American American American Pub Style American American Pub Style American American American American Mexican Seafood Pub style Pub style Pizza Italian Italian Pizza TYPE OF CUISINE $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ PRICE RANGE 140 100 130 200 325 100 100 120 100 120 150 150 175 200 100 70 70 75 79 80 SEATING COMPACITY B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D B, L L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D
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ADA ACCESSIBLE BUS PARKING COMP. POLICY COMPANY CHECKS ACCEPTED ENTERTAINMENT SEASONAL WATERFRONT 29 GROUP APPROVED: DINING TYPE OF CUISINE PRICE RANGE COMPACITY SEATING MEALS SERVED ADA ACCESSIBLE BUS PARKING POLICY COMP. CHECKS COMPANY ACCEPTED ENTERTAINMENT SEASONAL WATERFRONT PORT CLINTON • 43452 McCarthy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant • 101 Madison St. • 419.732.8800 Irish $$ 145 L, D mccarthyspubpc.com Mon Ami Restaurant & Historic Winery • 3845 E. Wine Cellar Rd. • 800.777.4266 American $$$ 150 L, D monamiwinery.com Mr. Ed’s Bar and Grill • 225 W. Lakeshore Dr. • 419.734.2243 Pub Style $$ 200 L, D mredsportclinton.com Nagoya Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi • 3975 E. Harbor Rd. • 419.734.6400 Japanese $$$ 150 D nagoyaohio.com Pattaya • 1634 E. Perry St. • 419.960.7361 Thai & Asian $$ 120 L, D
Port N Starboard Restaurant • 5650 E. Harbor Rd. • 419.732.7161 American $$ 90 B, L port-n-starboard.com Sweet Home Eatery • 1871 N.E. Catawba Rd. • 419.797.4970 Homecooked $ 120 B, L, D port-n-starboard.com The Thirsty Pirate • 2940 E. Harbor Rd. • 419.960.7321 American $$ 150 B, L, D thethirstypirate.com Travelers Bar & Grill • 17 N. Monroe St. • 419.734.5173 American $$ 120 L, D travelersbarandgrill.com PUT-IN-BAY • 43456
Beer Barrel Saloon • 324 Delaware Ave. • 419.285.2337 American $ 1200 L, D beerbarrelpib.com The Boardwalk • 341 Bay View Ave. • 419.285.3695 American $$ 200 L, D the-boardwalk.com Boathouse Bar & Grill • 218 Hartford Ave. • 419.285.5665 American $$ 400 L, D theboathousebarandgrill.com Chicken Patio • 234 Delaware Ave. • 419.285.4595 American $$ 150 L, D chickenpatio.com Frosty Bar • 252 Delaware Ave. • 419.285.4741 Pizza $$ 300 B, L, D frostys.com Goat Soup and Whiskey • 820 Catawba Ave. • 419.285.4628 American $$ 100 L, D thegoattavern.com Hooligans Irish Pub • 421 Catawba Ave. • 419.285.8000 Irish $$ 200 L, D hooliganspib.com Joe’s Bar & Restaurant • 1400 Catawba Ave. • 419.285.5637 Pub Style $ 100 L, D joesbarpib.com
Mr. Ed’s Bar and Grill • 272 Delaware Ave. • 419.285.5042 American $$ 100 L, D mredsputinbay.com Pasquale’s Cafe • 240 Delaware Ave. • 419.285.8600 American $$ 80 B, L, D pasqualescafe.com Put-in-Bay Brewing Company • 441 Catawba Ave. • 419.285.4677 American $$ 100 B, L, D putinbaybrewery.com
T&J’s SmokeHouse • 198 Delaware Ave. • 419.285.0034 Bar-b-que $$ 250 L, D tandjssmokehouse.com
30 SANDUSKY •44870 PUT-IN-BAY •43456 dannyboysitalianeatery.net Danny Boy’s ItalianEatery•6207MilanRd. •419.621.1000 sanduskywinebar.com Crush WineBar•145ColumbusAve. • 419.502.9463 crackerbarrel.com Cracker Barrel•4216MilanRd.419.626.6125 cicipizza.com Cici’s Pizza•4816MilanRd.419.626.0695 China DragonBuffet•5500MilanRd.419.626.9998 chilis.com Chili’s Grill&Bar•5200MilanRd.419.621.8586 chetmattspizza.com Chet &Matt’s Pizza•1013E.StrubRd.419.626.6000 Cheers SportsBar&Grill•4314MilanRd.419.626.4713 Casa Real•3307MilanRd.419.609.9225 cameopizza.com Cameo Pizza•702W. MonroeSt.•419.626.0187 kalahariresorts.com/oh/ Café MirageandPizzaPubinKalahariResort•7000Dr. •419.433.7200ext.34122 cabanajacks.com Cabana Jacks•202ColumbusAve. •419.625.4008 buffalowildwings.com Buffalo WildWingsGrill&Bar•814CrossingsRd.419.624.9464 sanduskyhotels.com Brown DerbyRoadhouseinAmerica’s BestValue Inn•5608MilanRd.419.626.4803 cedarpoint.com Breakwater Cafe•1CedarPointDr. •419.626.0830 bobevans.com Bob Evans•4321MilanRd.419.626.3355 sanduskyberardis.com Berardi’s FamilyKitchen•1019W. PerkinsAve. •419.626.4592 cedarpoint.com Bay Harbor•1CedarPointDr. •419.625.6373 sanduskyhotels.com Baci FineDining&NiteClubinComfortInn•5909MilanRd.419.624.9900 applebees.com Applebee’s •5503MilanRd.419.627.2777 tonysgaragepib.com Tony’s GarageBar&Grill•461CatawbaAve. •419.285.1318 beerbarrelpib.com/Tippers Tippers SeafoodandSteakhouse•324DelawareAve. •419.285.8477 Seafood/Fine Fine Dining Pub Style American American American American American American American American American American American American Chinese/ Mexican Italian Dining Italian Buffet Pizza Pizza Pizza TYPE OF CUISINE $$$ $$$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ PRICE RANGE 200 184 200 185 275 260 100 160 140 180 275 360 150 190 240 144 150 190 150 100 80 75 SEATING COMPACITY B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D B, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D MEALS SERVED D D D D
ADA ACCESSIBLE BUS PARKING COMP. POLICY COMPANY CHECKS ACCEPTED ENTERTAINMENT SEASONAL WATERFRONT 31 GROUP APPROVED: DINING TYPE OF CUISINE PRICE RANGE COMPACITY SEATING MEALS SERVED ADA ACCESSIBLE BUS PARKING POLICY COMP. CHECKS COMPANY ACCEPTED ENTERTAINMENT SEASONAL WATERFRONT SANDUSKY • 44870
Dianna’s Deli • 3002 Milan Rd. • 419.625.9100 Homecooked $ 144 B, L, D diannasdeli.com Famous Dave’s • 1 Cedar Point Dr. • 419.626.0830 Bar-b-que $$ 200 L, D cedarpoint.com Fazoli’s • 5018 ½ Milan Rd. • 419.624.9848 Italian $ 150 L, D fazolis.com Friendly’s Restaurant • 3321 Milan Rd. • 419.625.5271 American $ 75 B, L, D friendlys.com Gitchigoomie Grill in Great Wolf Lodge • 4600 Milan Rd. • 419.609.6000 American $$ 150 L, D greatwolf.com/sandusky/waterpark Great Karoo in Kalahari Resort • 7000 Kalahari Dr. • 419.433.7200 ext. 34105 American $$ 300 B, L, D kalahariresorts.com/oh/ J Bistro • 129 W. Market St. • 419.502.2280 American $$$ 70 L, D jbistrodowntown.com Lumber Jack’s Cook Shanty in Great Wolf Lodge • 4600 Milan Rd. • 419.609.6000 American $$ 130 B greatwolf.com/sandusky/waterpark The Lunch Box • 154 Columbus Ave. • 419.626.3825 American $ 145 B, L Lyman Harbor Pub • 1615 First St. • 419.625.9626 ext. 3 American $ 200 L, D lymanharbor.com Manny’s Sports Tavern & Grill • 6201 Milan Rd. • 419.626.9517 American $$ 100 L, D mannyssportstavern.com Margaritaville • 212 Fremont Ave. • 419.627.8903 Mexican $$ 190 L, D themargaritavilleonline.com Mrs. D’s Seafood House • 302 W Perkins Ave. • 419.624.4491 Seafood $ 75 L, D Old Dutch Tavern • 2219 E. Perkins Ave. • 419.627.0877 Pub Style $ 75 L, D Olive Garden • 5205 Milan Rd. • 419.621.5589 Italian $$ 260 L, D olivegarden.com Outback Steakhouse • 4920 Milan Rd. • 419.609.9226 Steakhouse $$ 275 D outbacksteakhouse.com Panera Bread • 5203 Milan Rd. • 419.625.0944 American $ 100 B, L, D panerabread.com Perkins Family Restaurant • 4710 Milan Rd. • 419.625.2614 American $ 120 B, L, D perkinsrestaurants.com Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Cedar Point’s Hotel Breakers • 1 Cedar Point Dr. American $$ 150 B, L, D 419.626.0830 cedarpoint.com/resorts Pier 684 • 701 E. Water St. • 419.502.3684 Seafood $$ 375 L, D pier684.com Pump Bar and Grille • 4024 Hayes Ave. • 419.621.1041 American $$ 120 L, D Red Lobster • 4016 Milan Rd. • 419.625.1122 Seafood $$ 370 L, D redlobster.com The Reserve Restaurant & Bar in Kalahari Resort • 7000 Kalahari Dr. • 419.433.7600 American $$$ 240 L, D kalahariresorts.com/oh/ 32 Woodstock Café•665MainSt. 440.967.7687 Tijuana’s GrillandMexicanRestaurant •4801LibertyAve. •440.963.0425 quakersteak.com/vermilion_OH Quaker Steak&Lube•5150LibertyAve. •440.967.3724 oldprague.com Old Prague•5586LibertyAve. •440.967.7182 martinosinternationalcafe.com Martino’s InternationalCafé•4503LibertyAve. •440.967.3463 Golden Crown•4628LibertyAve. •440.967.7333 geppettos.com Geppetto’s Pizza&Ribs•4835LibertyAve. •440.963.0450 chezfrancois.com Chez François/Touché WineBar•555MainSt.440.967.0630 kalahariresorts.com/oh/ Zanzibar GrilleinKalahariResort•7000Dr. •419.433.7200ext.34324 waterstreetbargrille.com Water StreetBar&Grille•101E.Water St.•419.621.7330 cedarpoint.com/resorts Tomo HibachiinCedarPoint’s HotelBreakers•1CedarPointDr. •419.609.5925 toftdairy.com Toft’s Dairy&IceCreamParlor•3717Venice Rd.•419.625.4376 rainwaterpark.com Thirsty PonyinQualityInn&Suites•1935ClevelandRd.419.626.6761 cedarpoint.com/resorts T.G.I. Friday’s inCedarPoint’s HotelBreakers•1CedarPointDr. •419.626.0830 castawaybay.com T.G.I. Friday’s inCedarPoint’s CastawayBay•2003ClevelandRd.419.626.5415 steaknshake.com Steak ‘NShake•4620MilanRd.419.625.9214 sortinosristorante.com Sortino’s LittleItalyRistorante•1202SycamoreLine419.625.3776 Samurai JapaneseSteakhouse•5500MilanRd.419.609.6888 sailinsandusky.com Sail In•631MeigsSt.419.627.9333 ryans.com Ryan’s Grill,Buffet&Bakery•5309MilanRd.419.621.9648 rubytuesdays.com Ruby Tuesday inSanduskyMall•4314MilanRd.419.625.8264 The NestRestaurant•3701LibertyAve. •440.967.3763 VERMILION •44089 SANDUSKY •44870 International International French/Fine Pub Style Pub Style American American American American American American American American American American Japanese Japanese American Mexican Chinese Italian Dining Buffet TYPE OF CUISINE $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ PRICE RANGE 100 206 110 120 100 100 750 355 350 150 100 200 120 396 169 85 75 75 90 74 96 70 SEATING COMPACITY B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D B, L,D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D B, L L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D L, D MEALS SERVED D D L D
ADA ACCESSIBLE BUS PARKING COMP. POLICY COMPANY CHECKS ACCEPTED ENTERTAINMENT SEASONAL WATERFRONT 33 INFORMATION SERVICES
We’ll do whatever it takes to make your event comfortable for attendees! Listed are information resources about our area and services that are available in the Lake Erie Shores & Islands region. Please contact our welcome centers for further assistance.
Climate MONTHS AVERAGE HIGH AVERAGE LOW January 37 27 February 32 20 March 38 28 April 55 40 May 69 53 June 77 63 July 86 70 August 84 68 September 69 58 October 60 45 November 45 34 December 38 25
Daily weather reports are available by calling either of the Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Centers: East - 800.255.3743 • West – 800.441.1271 National Weather Service: 216.265.2370
Currency Exchange Currency exchange is limited in the area; however, credit card and debit cards can be used at local Automated Teller Machines (ATM’s).
34 Emergency Information Erie and Ottawa counties both operate on 9-1-1 emergency system.
FASTRACK URGENT CARE FIRELANDS PHYSICIAN GROUP 135 W. Perry St. URGENT CARE Port Clinton, OH 43452 2500 W. Strub Rd. 419.732.7800 Sandusky, OH 44870 419.502.5911 FIRELANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL firelandsphysiciangroup.com CENTER Main Campus MAGRUDER HOSPITAL 1111 Hayes Ave. 615 Fulton St. Sandusky, OH 44870 Port Clinton, OH 43452 419.557.7400 419.734.3131 firelands.com magruderhospital.com
POISON CONTROL CENTER 800.222.1222
Highway Construction For updates on Ohio highway construction, call the Ohio Department of Transportation at 614.466.7170 or visit their web site at www.dot.state.oh.us
Tax Sales tax: 6.5 - 6.75% Lodging tax: 5 - 6%
Time Zone All of Ohio is on Eastern Time.
35 TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION Motorcoaches,Charters, Airport Shuttles Whether your group needs to get to and from the airport, from your host hotel to your off-site activity, or your attendees want to venture out to explore the Lake Erie Shores & Islands, the following transportation operators are at your service. Please contact the group sales team to coordinate transportation bids.
LOCAL OPERATORS OHIO OPERATORS GAD-ABOUT TOURS INC./ A COACH USA CO. ACCENT LIMO AND BUS ALL-WAYS TRANS PLUS INC. 44015 SR 14, Columbiana, OH 44408 3609 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 884 TR 875, Ashland, OH 44805 800.423.8948, gad-abouttours.com 419.626.8444, accentlimo.biz 877.842.2995, allwaystransplus.net Airport shuttle, Charter Airport shuttle, Charter Airport shuttle, Charter GREAT DAY! TOURS & CHARTER BUS ACE LIMOUSINE BLISS CHARTERS SERVICE 1319 1st St., Sandusky, OH 44870 1415 Sandusky St., Fostoria, OH 44830 375 Treeworth Blvd. 419.621.1105 419.435.7144, bliss-charters.net Cleveland, OH 44147 Airport shuttle, Limo services Airport shuttle, Charter 800.362.4905, greatdaytours.com Charter ADVANCED LIMO BRECKSVILLE ROAD TRANSIT INC. 2564 W. CR 52, Tiffin, OH 44883 7885 Snowville Rd. HETZER TOURS & CHARTERS 419.447.5466, advanced-limo.com Brecksville, OH 44141 149 Savoy Ave., Dayton, OH 45449 Limo services 800.526.7112, brtcharter.com 800.322.0223, hetzertours.com Airport shuttle, Charter, Scheduled service, Tour Charter LYNX LIMOUSINE 2012 E. Perkins Ave. BREWSTER TRAVEL LAKEFRONT LINES INC. Sandusky, OH 44870 82 W. Liberty St., Martinsburg, OH 43037 13315 Brookpark Rd. 888.627.0400 800.386.9693, brewstertravel.com Cleveland, OH 44181 Limo services Airport shuttle 800.638.6338, lakefrontlines.com Charter, School bus RICHIE’S LIMOUSINE SERVICES BUCKEYE LIMOUSINE & CHARTERS 1395 N. McCloy Ave. 98 Village Pointe Dr., Powell, OH 43065 MIDTOWN EXPRESS BUS LINES Port Clinton, OH 43452 614.760.9595, buckeyecoach.com 1717 E. 45th St. 419.734.5466 Charter Cleveland, OH 44103 Limo services 216.881.0448, midtownbus.net BUCKEYE TOURS, INC. Charter TOM’S CRUZ LIMOUSINE 718 Steubenville Ave. 303 Tiffin Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 Cambridge, OH 43725 888.303.1669, tomscruz.com 740.439.1977, buckeyetours.com Airport shuttle, Limo services Charter 36 Mileage CITY MILES HOURS
Baltimore, MD 403 6.75 Boston, MA 686 11.5 Buffalo, NY 210 4.5 Charleston, WV 277 5.5 Charlotte, NC 528 9 Chicago, IL 324 5.25 MUSKINGUM COACH COMPANY Cincinnati, OH 210 4.25 1662 S. Second St., Coshocton, OH 43812 Cleveland, OH 55 1 800.468.4486, muskingumcoach.com Charter Columbus, OH 110 2.4 Dayton, OH 182 3.75 NYCE Tours LLC Des Moines, IA 597 10 14345 Lincoln St., North Lawrence, OH 44666 Detroit , MI 144 2 866.308.9542 Airport shuttle, Charter Erie, PA 152 3 Indianapolis, IN 285 4.75 PDQ TRANSPORTATION INC. DBA URBAN EXPRESS CHARTER Knoxville, TN 424 7 1640 E. Fifth Ave., Columbus, OH 877.840.0411, urbanexpress.biz Lexington, KY 262 4.5 Airport shuttle, Charter Louisville, KY 307 6 Milwaukee, WI 366 6.25 PIONEER TRAILS INC. Minneapolis, MN 679 11.3 7572 SR 241, Millersburg, OH 44654 800.458.2554, pioneertrailsbus.com Montreal, Canada 623 10.5 Charter New York, NY 528 8.8 Philadelphia, PA 472 8 S & S COACH COMPANY 54 E. Main St., Lexington, OH 44904 Pittsburgh, PA 165 3.5 800.544.5714, sscoach.com Richmond, VA 498 8.3 Charter St. Louis, MO 488 8.2 THOMAS LIMOUSINE & CHARTER Toledo, OH 63 1 330 Kennedy Rd., Akron, OH 44305 Toronto, Canada 343 5.7 800.799.5001, thomaslimousine.com Washington, DC 418 7 Airport shuttle, Charter Wheeling, WV 185 3 US COACH 170 E. Prospect St., Alliance, OH 44601 800.872.6224, uscoachtours.com Charter 37 TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION Destination Transportation Getting your group to and around the islands is a breeze. High-speed passenger and traditional passenger/vehicle ferries operate round-trip to the islands of South Bass (Put-in-Bay), Middle Bass, and Kelleys. Explore an island destination on a tour tram while learning some island history between attraction stops.
FERRIES ISLAND TOUR TRAMS
GOODTIME I - LAKE ERIE ISLAND CRUISES, MIDDLE BASS ISLAND FERRY (SONNY-S) PATMOS ISLAND TRAM TOURS LLC. 341 Bayview Ave. 920 Monaghan Rd., Kelleys Island, OH Jackson Street Pier, P.O. Box 60 Put-in-Bay, OH 43456 419.746.2214 Sandusky, OH 44870 419.285.7433 camppatmos.com 800.446.3140 middlebassferry.com goodtimeboat.com PUT-IN-BAY TOUR TRAIN: ISLAND MILLER FERRIES TRANSPORTATION JET EXPRESS 5174 E. Water St. 154 Delaware Ave. 3 N. Monroe St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 Port Clinton, OH 43452 Put-in-Bay, OH 43456 101 W. Shoreline Dr. 2190 Langram Rd. 419.285.4855 Sandusky, OH 44870 Put-in-Bay, OH 43456 putinbaytrans.com 800.245.1538 800.500.2421 jet-express.com millerferry.com ISLAND GOLF CART RENTALS & KELLEYS ISLAND FERRY BOAT LINE TAXI SERVICES 510 W. Main St. Marblehead, OH 43440 A list of golf cart rentals and taxi services 419.798.9763 are available by calling one of our www.kelleysislandferry.com welcome centers.
38 Airports CLEVELAND HOPKINS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 5300 Riverside Dr., Cleveland, OH 44181 216.265.6000 • clevelandairport.com Located only 55 miles from Sandusky, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport services more than 9.2 million passengers a year and 77 destinations. CLE is a hub airport for United Airlines.
DETROIT METRO AIRPORT 1 Detroit Metro Airport, Detroit, MI 48242 734.247.7678 • metroairport.com DTW is a hub for Delta Airlines and is one of the busiest airports in the world. Located only 104 miles from Sandusky this airport services over 160 non-stop destination around the globe and over 130 million passengers a year.
TOLEDO EXPRESS AIRPORT 11013 Airport Highway, Swanton, OH 43558 419.865.2351 • toledoexpress.com Toledo Express, 67 miles from Sandusky, serves over 180,000 passengers yearly and offers non-stop service to Chicago, Tampa Bay, and Orlando.
Kuehnle Wildlife Area Middle Bass Island State Park
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Black Swamp Bird Observatory Camp Perry Beach Glacial Grooves Kelleys Island State Park Miller Ferries Marblehead Peninsula Jet Express Chamber of Commerce Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce Tibbels Charter Port Clinton Island Adventures East Harbor Service State Park City Beach Family Fun Center Lakeside Association Shore-Nuf Charters Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line African Safari Marblehead Lighthouse State Park Erie-Ottawa Wildlife Park Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Regional Airport Lakepoint Park John Christ Winery Positively Cleveland Veteran’s Memorial Park Ferguson Magruder Gallery & The Keeper’s House Cedar Point Klingshirn Winery Oak Harbor Hospital Studio Johnson’s Island Golf Club Cemetery Sheldon Marsh Welcome Center State Nature Preserve Jet Express Sawmill Creek Goodtime I Golf Club Cleveland Hopkins Schedel Arboretum & Gardens Huron Playhouse Lakefont Park Beach International Airport Nickel Plate Beach Huron Lighthouse Welcome Center
Huron Chamber of Commerce DuPont Marsh State Old Woman Creek Nature Preserve Edison Woods MetroPark Castalia Fish Hatchery Huron River Greenway MetroPark Castalia Quarry MetroParks Resthaven Woussickett Golf Course Quarry Hill Winery & Orchard
Chateau Tebeau Winery Hoffman Forest MetroPark Rutherford B. Hayes Berlin Fruit Presidential Center Box Company The Coupling MetroPark Schoepfle Gardens & Arboretum Edison Birthplace Milan Historical Museum Green Hills Golf Course Vermilion Valley Vineyards Historic Lyme Village Summit Bellevue Area Tourism and Visitors Bureau Motorsports Matus Winery 39 Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum Park Bellevue Recreation Department
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Sorrowful Mother Shrine
Crystal Traditions Tiffin Glass Museum & Shoppe The Lake Erie Shores & Islands and our partners look forward to welcoming your group!
Lake Erie Shores & Islands® Welcome Center 4424 Milan Rd., Ste. A Sandusky, OH 44870 800.255.3743 www.SHORESandISLANDS.com/group