2021 Guest Information Guide Lake Erie Shores & Islands Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center - East Welcome Center - West 125 E. Water St. 770 S.E. Catawba Rd. (SR 53) Sandusky, OH 44870 Port Clinton, OH 43452 419.625.2984 or 800.255.3743 419.734.4386 or 800.441.1271 Fax: 419.625.5009 Fax: 419.734.9798 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] SHORESandISLANDS.com SHORESandISLANDS.com Welcome Center Hours: Welcome Center Hours: May 15-Sept 4, 2021 May 15-Sept 4, 2021 Mon-Fri 9-am-4 pm Mon-Fri 9-am-4 pm Sat 9 am-2 pm Sat 9 am-2 pm Sept 5, 2021-May 13, 2022 Sept 5, 2021-May 13, 2022 Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm The Lake Erie Shores & Islands® welcome centers have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the material in this guide. The welcome centers and the publisher assume no responsibility or liability for errors, changes, or omissions in this guide. 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Please refer with the proper authorities for certification and licensing information regarding any of the businesses listed. 1 Table of Contents Air Tours 4 Libraries 51 Airlines/Airports, Local 5 Lighthouses (See Shores & Islands Lighthouse Guide) Airport Transportation Services 5 Limousine Services 51 Arcades/Indoor Play Areas 7 Lodging (See Shores & Islands Travel Guide) Attractions 8 Marinas (See Shores & Islands Marina Guide) Auto/Van Rentals 20 Medical Services 52 Beaches, Swimming 21 Miniature Golf 53 Bicycle/E-scooter Rentals 23 Movies/Cinema 55 Bingo 24 Paintball 55 Birding (See Shores & Islands Birding Guide) Parks (See SHORESandISLANDS.com or Travel Guide) Boat Rentals (See Watercraft Rentals) 65 Pick-Your-Own/Orchards/Farm Markets 28 Bowling 24 Play Areas, Indoor/Arcades 7 Breweries/Distilleries (See Shores & Islands Cheers Trail) Pools/Water Play Areas 55 Bus 25 Rentals 56 (Baby Equipment, Linens, Party, RV, Scooter, Wheelchair) Canadian Currency Exchange 25 Roller Skating 58 Child/Adult Care 26 Scuba/Skin Diving 58 Concerts 26 Skate Parks 58 Dining (See Shores & Islands Travel Guide) Spas/Massage Therapy 59 Disc Golf 27 Taxis/Public Transportation 60 Dump Stations 28 Theater/Performing Arts 62 Farm Markets/Orchards/Pick-Your-Own 28 Train 62 Ferries/Cruises 30 Translation Services 63 Fishing 31 (Information, Boat Towing, Bait Shops, Cleaning, Equipment Rentals, Veterinarians/Animal Care 63 Pay-to-Fish, Retail/Wholesale Sales, Walk-on Charters, Public Fishing Areas) Visitor and Emergency Information 3 (Emergency Info, Police Numbers, Emergency Rooms, Fitness Centers 38 Customs/Border Protection) Flea Markets 40 Water Parks 64 Golf Cart Rentals 41 Watercraft Rentals 65 (Canoes, Jet Skis/WaveRunners, Kayaks, Paddle Boats, Parasailing, Golf Courses/Driving Ranges 43 Pedal Boats, Pontoon Boats, Power Boats, Sailboats) Horseback Riding 46 Water Recreation 71 (Air Boats, Cruises, Parasailing, Water Tours) Information Sources 46 Wineries/Cideries (See Shores & Islands Cheers Trail) Kennels/Animal Boarding 47 Launch Ramps 48 Winter Activities 73 (Cross Country Skiing, Ice Skating, Sledding, Snowshoeing, Laundromats 50 Snowmobiling) 2 Visitor and Emergency Information Tax: Erie Co. sales tax is 6.75% and Ottawa Co. sales tax is 7% AAA: 800.222.4357, ohio.aaa.com. Port Clinton Office: 419.732.2161, Sandusky Office: 419.625.5831 City Hall: Port Clinton: 419.734.5522; Sandusky: 419.627.5844 Time & Temperature: Port Clinton: 419.734.1111; Sandusky: 419.626.1121 American Red Cross: Port Clinton: 419.734.1100; Sandusky: 419.626.1641 Ohio Relay Service: 7-1-1 or 800.750.0750 (for TTY users), ohiorelay.com Ohio Road Conditions: ohgo.com Emergency Information EMERGENCY 911 Fire Department 911 Poison Control Center 800.222.1222 Chemical/Oil Spills (EPA) 312.353.2000 800.424.8802 FBI 419.626.8383; if no U.S. Dept. of Homeland 877.647.4683 or answer: 216.522.1400 Security Tip Line - to report homelandsecurity.ohio.gov suspicious activity U.S. Coast Guard Emergency: U.S. Coast Guard Non-Emergency: 419.798.4444; if no 419.798.4445 answer: 800.253.7465 Police Numbers Erie Co. Sheriff 419.625.7951 Ottawa Co. Sheriff 419.734.4404 Erie Co. Hwy. Patrol 419.625.6565 Ottawa Co. Hwy. Patrol 419.734.1952 Ohio State Hwy. Patrol 877.7PATROL (72.8765) Bay View 419.684.5990 Berlin Hts. 419.588.2055 Castalia 419.684.5644 Danbury Twp. 419.732.2549 Elmore 419.862.3980 Genoa 419.855.7717 Huron 419.433.4114 Huron Twp. 419.625.7951 (Erie Co. Sheriff) Kelleys Island 419.746.2735 Marblehead 419.798.5881 Milan 419.499.2001 Milan Twp. 419.625.7951 (Erie Co. Sheriff) Oak Harbor 419.898.2055 Perkins Twp. 419.627.0824 Port Clinton 419.734.3121 Put-in-Bay 419.285.4121 Sandusky 419.627.5863 Vermilion 440.967.6116 Emergency Rooms (See the Medical Services section for Urgent and Quick Care locations.) Firelands Regional Medical Center Magruder Hospital 1111 Hayes Ave. (SR 4), Sandusky 615 Fulton St. (off SR 163), Port Clinton 419.557.7400, firelands.com 419.734.3131, magruderhospital.com A 400-bed hospital, full-service ER, level III trauma center. Urgent Care and pharmacy also on premises. Certified chest pain, heart attack, and stroke receiving Schedule: Open 24-hrs, 365 days a year center. Schedule: Open 24-hrs., 365 days a year Customs and Border Protection Customs and Border Protection: 419.732.4400 or to report suspicious activity: 800.BE.ALERT (232.5378) Canadian Customs: 204.983.3500, 506.636.5064 (international charges may apply), or cbsa-asfc.gc.ca U.S. Customs: 877.227.5511, 202.325.8000 (if you are outside the U.S.), 800.877.8339 (telecommunications device for the hearing impaired), or CBP.gov Back to Table of Contents 3 Air Tours Put-in-Bay Biplane Rides 1494 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay 419.285.8042, put-in-bayairport.com Get an eagle's eye view of Put-in-Bay and the surrounding islands in this open cockpit 1935 Waco aircraft. No reservations required or accepted. First-come, first-served (weather-permitting). Schedule: Call for schedule. Rates: Call for rates. Fun Country Soaring at Ortner Airport, 9620 SR 60, Wakeman 440.987.9267, funcountrysoaring.com Offering scenic glider flights, glider lessons, and add-on ratings for power pilots. Located just nine miles south of Vermilion. Schedule: Call for schedule. Rates: Scenic Flights: Standard Flight: $95/3,000 ft., $85/additional passenger; Mile High Adventure: $195/5,280 ft., $175/additional passenger. Membership pricing and online booking available. Griffing Flying Service at Erie-Ottawa International Airport, 3255 E. State Rd., Port Clinton 419.734.5400, flygriffing.com Providing flight service to the Lake Erie islands as well as executive air charter, aircraft maintenance and management, scenic air tours, and flight training. Griffing has been in business for nearly 80 years and is dedicated to providing safe and professional service. Schedule: Call for schedule. Rates: Please call or check website for rates and details. Rates subject to change. Liberty Aviation Museum 3515 E. State Rd., Port Clinton 419.732.0234, libertyaviationmuseum.org Take a ride on a Ford Tri-Motor or other visiting aircraft. Museum and diner on site. Schedule: Visit website for flight schedules. Rates: Visit website for rates. Paratus Air Helicopter Tours-Port Clinton at Erie-Ottawa International Airport, 3255 E. State Rd., Port Clinton 914.359.4354, paratusair.com Helicopter tours over Port Clinton, Sandusky, and the Lake Erie islands. Schedule: Year-round Rates: Call for rates. Paratus Air Helicopter Tours-Put-in-Bay at Put-in-Bay Airport, 1494 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay 914.359.4354, paratusair.com Helicopter tours over Put-in-Bay and the Lake Erie islands. Schedule: Memorial Day weekend-Sept, Mon-Thurs 10 am-6 pm, Fri 10 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-7 pm, Sun 9 am-6 pm Rates: Put-in-Bay Tour: Starting at $40, Grand Put-in-Bay Tour: $100 (two-passenger minimum, three-passenger maximum) Back to Table of Contents 4 Airlines/Airports, Local Erie-Ottawa International Airport 3255 E. State Rd., Port Clinton 419.734.6297, portclintonairport.com As the largest airport between Cleveland and Toledo, Erie-Ottawa International Airport is popular with all types of pilots. With its 5,000 ft./4,000 ft. crossing runways, this airport can accommodate virtually any type of aircraft from private planes to large business jets. Museum and diner on airport grounds and self-serve fuel, courtesy car, and ground power unit available. The airport code is PCW. Griffing Flying Service at Erie-Ottawa International Airport, 3255 E. State Rd., Port Clinton 419.734.5400, flygriffing.com Providing flight service to the Lake Erie islands as well as executive air charter, aircraft maintenance and management, scenic air tours, and flight training. Griffing has been in business for nearly 80 years and is dedicated to providing safe and professional service. Open year-round, daily. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Please call or check website for rates and details. Island Air Taxi at Put-in-Bay Airport., 1494 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay 419.573.2960, islandairtaxi.com Providing air service for South Bass, Middle Bass, North Bass, and Kelleys islands and Port Clinton. Call or text to schedule a flight. Put-in-Bay Airport 1494 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay 419.285.8042, put-in-bayairport.com Located on South Bass Island and offers two runways. Open year-round for arrivals and departures from dawn to dusk. Runways are modern and paved, but not lighted so there are no departures after dusk. Call for rates and schedule.