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There is so much to do on the island of Put-in-Bay Ohio and while you stay with us we want you to enjoy as much as possible. Listed below are some of the many attractions, restaurants, bars and entertainers that make Put in Bay such a great place to visit. Come and enjoy all that South Bass Island has to offer. If you have never been to Put in Bay before you won't believe you're in Ohio. So come stay at A Place At The Bay and have a great time, relax, soak up the sun and explore Put in Bay Ohio and discover why so many people keep coming back. SEE YOU AT THE BAY THIS SUMMER!
Put in Bay is a true Ohio Resort destination. Whether you're after the night life that Put in Bay Ohio has to offer, the South Bass Island State Park's, Put-in-Bay bars, shopping, Wineries, jet skis, fishing, boating, caves, or live entertainment, a trip to Put in Bay Ohio will make you wonder what took you so long to get here.
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ANTIQUE CAR MUSEUM |
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| Put in Bay's Antique Car Museum showcases an impressive collection of Model T Fords and vintage snowmobiles that make their home on South Bass Island. Head to downtown Put-in-bay every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. to watch a parade of the antique cars and catch candy tossed out to the crowd of bay visitors. Admission to this Putinbay attraction is free. |
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Address: 979 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2405
Website: www.perryscave.com |
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AQUATIC CENTER |
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| At the Put-in-Bay Aquatic Visitors Center, the whole family can learn about the marine life living around the Lake Erie Islands. With the free fishing equipment, public dock, and no license needed, everyone is welcome to fish the bay! The Ohio Division of Wildlife runs this center, which is complete with live fish displays, hands-on exhibits, the history of the center as the former state hatchery, and a children's playroom. Open from late May to September. Free admission. |
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Address: 1 Peach Point Rd., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-3701
Website: www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/6112/default.aspx |
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BUTTERFLY HOUSE AT PIB |
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| The Butterfly House at Putinbay is home to more than 500 types of butterflies from the Ohio islands and around the world. Wander through the beautiful gardens to observe the butterflies in their natural habitat on South Bass Island. Educational presentations are available from the Butterfly House staff for no extra charge. Admission is $7.00 ($4.00 kids). |
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Address: 979 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2405
Website: www.perryscave.com |
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CHOCOLATE MUSEUM |
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| The Chocolate Museum is a must for any chocoholic visiting Put in Bay! Stop by to learn about the history of chocolate, including where it grows and how it is made. More than 100 kinds of fine chocolate are on sale, as are coffees that are roasted right on the island. |
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Address: 820 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-734-7114
Website: www.chocolateohio.com |
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CRYSTAL CAVE |
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| South Bass Island is home to the world's largest geode, otherwise known as Crystal Cave on Put-In-Bay. Tours are offered down into the cave, 40 feet below the Earth's surface seven days a week for $6 ($3 for children). Located one mile from downtown Putinbay at Heineman's Winery. |
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Address: 978 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2811
Website: www.heinemanswinery.com |
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DIRIVERA PARK |
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| This beautiful park in downtown Put in Bay is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the view of Lake Erie or people-watch on Delaware Avenue. Get lunch to go from one of the island's fantastic restaurants and eat at one of the picnic tables. Kids will have fun on the playground and climbing on the cannons. Learn about Putinbay's history from the various memorials and statues around the park. Public bathhouse is available for use. |
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Address: Located in front of the Jet Express, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2076
Website: www.recreationparks.net/OH/ottawa/derivera-park-put-in-bay |
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FORT AMAZE'N |
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| Race the clock – or your friends and family – at Fort Amaze'n, Putinbay's maze challenge at Perry's Cave Family Fun Center. Visitors mark their times as they start the maze, then race to find special stops before finding the exit. An observation tower over the maze gives people the chance to cheer their friends on as they try to find their way out of this island attraction! |
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Address: 979 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2405
Website: www.perryscave.com |
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GEMSTONE MINING |
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| Visitors to Perry's Cave Family Fun Center can pan for treasure at this Put in Bay attraction! After purchasing a bag of rough mix, run water over it and begin to sift – you'll discover real gems and fossils. Uncut geodes are also available to be bought, then cut by Perry's Cave staff while you watch! |
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Address: 979 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2405
Website: www.perryscave.com |
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HISTORICAL MUSEUM |
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| This beautiful and educational three-building museum is dedicated to the rich history of the Lake Erie Islands and Put-in-Bay. Walk through the Transportation Building filled with boats or view the models of some of the greatest ships to sail Lake Erie. Learn about the demise of the Hotel Victory, the Ohio islands winemaking industry and island genealogy. Check the calendar for children's events, lectures, tours and Elderhostels. Admission is $2.00 or $5.00 for an entire family. |
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Address: 25 Town Hall Place, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2804
Website: www.leihs.org |
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HEINEMAN WINERY |
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| Heineman's Winery, which has been making wine on the island for more than 100 years, offers tours of Putinbay's winery, as well as wine and grape juice tasting in their beautiful wine garden. It is also home to Crystal Cave, the world's largest geode. Visitors can tour the awe-inspiring cave, which kept the winery running during Prohibition when wine couldn't be produced. Admission is $6.00 ($3.00 kids). |
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Address: 978 Catawba Ave. , Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2811
Website: www.heinemanswinery.com |
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KAYAK THE BAY |
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| If you can ride a bike, you can kayak – this is an activity that's fun for the whole family. Kayak the Bay offers single and double sit-on-top and sit-in kayaks for cruising Lake Erie around the Ohio islands. Stay in the harbor or go on an adventure around the island. Floats, water bikes and ski tubes are also available for rent. Located one block from the Jet Express. |
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Address: Bay View Ave. Crew's Nest Dock B, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-967-0796
Website: www.kayakthebay.com |
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KIMBERLY'S CAROUSAL |
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| You can hear the carnival-esque music from this 1917 Herschel carousel from down the street. Kimberly's Carousel is one of the last merry-go-rounds in operation in the country, and South Bass Island is proud to be its home! Take a ride on a chicken, pig, rooster, cow or the island favorite – Pete the Perch. Tickets can be purchased inside The Carriage House for $1.50. |
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Address: Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2212
Website: NO WEBSITE |
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OSU STONE LABS |
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Address: 878 Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-5463
Website: ohioseagrant.osu.edu/stonelab/ |
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PUT-IN-BAY PARASAIL |
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| Parasailing is a spectacular way to see Put-in-Bay from a 600-foot towline. Taking off and landing on boats equipped with flight decks, you stay dry! Or, on especially hot days, you have the option of getting wet in Lake Erie if you choose. Parasailing is safe and fun for ages 3 and up. No experience or athletic ability required. Located one block from the Jet Express dock. |
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Address: The Boardwalk Dock, Put in Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-3703
Website: NO WEBSITE |
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PERRY'S CAVE |
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| Take a tour of one of Put-in-Bay's most well known historical attractions. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry discovered Perry's Cave on South Bass Island during the War of 1812. The underground lake in the cave provided his men with fresh drinking water. Visitors can take tours of Putinbay's secret limestone cave, which last about 20 minutes. Bring a sweatshirt or jacket – it's about 50 degrees down there! Admission is $7.50 ($4.50 kids). |
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Address: 979 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2405
Website: www.perryscave.com |
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PERRY'S VICTORY AND INT'L PEACE MEMORIAL |
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| South Bass Island is proud to be home to the Perry Peace Memorial and Visitors Center at Put in Bay. The memorial honors Oliver Hazard Perry and the battle in Lake Erie that was crucial to the American victory in the War of 1812. By taking an elevator up 317 feet, visitors are treated to a view of all of Put-in-Bay and the other Ohio islands. Don't miss a film about the war, a gift shop, and living history demonstrations put on by island park rangers. |
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Address: Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2184
Website: www.nps.gov/pevi |
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PIB JET SKI |
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| Jet skiing in Put-in-Bay can be a wonderful way to enjoy the sights and see our little part of beautiful Lake Erie. Call for special "Early Bird" discounts on rates and tours! Kids ride free with paid adult. There are half-hour, full hour, and jet ski tour rates offered. The closest jet ski rental to downtown Put in Bay, within walking distance of all the main hotels! |
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Address: Next to Bayshore Resort, Put in Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-7427
Website: www.putinbayjetski.com |
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PIB RACEWAY |
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| Compete with remote control cars on a specially constructed banked track at the Put in Bay Raceway. Great fun for all ages. For only $2.00 per racer, you can challenge up to four other Bay racers to a 2 1/2 minute race on the oval track. These little cars reach speeds of more than 50 miles per hour, which is the fastest you can drive on South Bass Island! |
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Address: Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-555-1212
Website: www.putinbayraceway.com |
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PUT-IN-BAY WATERCRAFT |
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| Putt-in-Bay Watercraft Rentals, located at the end of Catawba Avenue in South Bass Island State Park, offers visitors to Put-in-Bay water rides for the entire family. Come enjoy a water vista like no other during your island adventure. Jet skis, waverunners, fishing boats, dinghies and kayaks are available. Refreshments sold nearby at the top of the hill. |
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Address: 1523 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2628
Website: www.pibjetski.com |
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PUT-IN-BAY YACHT CLUB |
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Address: Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-4505
Website: www.pibyc.org |
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SAUNDERS RESORT GOLF COURSE |
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| Saunders Golf Course, located near South Bass Island State Park, features a 9-hole par three and four challenge for golfers of all ages. The course is nestled on 19 acres of the wooded area of Put in Bay. Saunders golf course has a rating of 35 and slope rating of 150. Golf club rental is available on site. |
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Address: Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-3917
Website: www.saunderscottages.com |
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SOUTH BASS ISLAND STATE PARK |
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| The South Bass Island State Park is a great place to camp, but there's plenty to do for Putinbay visitors who aren't staying there. Find a stone beach, temporary dockage, jet ski rentals, a refreshment stand, volleyball, umbrella picnic tables, a playground, fishing pier, glacial grooves and the ruins of the Hotel Victory to explore. The park has an amazing view of Lake Erie, especially for sunsets, and is an overall great destination for everyone. |
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Address: 1523 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2112
Website: www.ohiodnr.com/parks/lakeerie/tabid/753/Default.aspx |
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STONEHENGE HISTORIC HOME TOUR |
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| Stonehenge Historic Home gives Put in Bay visitors a look at life on South Bass Island during the 1800s. The self-guided cassette tours of these National Register of Historic Places guide you through the stone farmhouse, wine press cottage, wine cellar, winter display area and landscaped grounds. The gift shop has some of Put-in-Bay's most unique souvenirs on the island. Open daily 11:00-5:00. |
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Address: 808 Langram Rd., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2585
Website: www.stonehenge-put-in-bay.com |
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ADVENTURE BAY |
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| The long anticipated Adventure Bay Amusement Park opened to the public last year and was great fun and adventure for guests of all ages. Just a few of the attractions include a redemption Arcade, Video Games and Ride Simulators, Brunswick's Virtual Bowling Lanes, Animaland Stuff your own Collectible Animal, Water Blaster Bumper Boats, Water Wars, Batting and Soccer cages, Sport fishing Simulator, remote control boats, kiddie rides and an electric go cart track!! |
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Address: Toledo Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-4263
Website: NO WEBSITE |
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TOUR TRAIN |
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| There's no better way to learn some Ohio history and see South Bass Island than riding the Put in Bay Tour Train around the bay. For $10 for adults and $3.50 for kids, you can learn about the Lake Erie Islands and have the option of stopping at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, Heineman Winery and Crystal Cave, and Perry's Cave Family Fun Center. |
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Address: The Depot, Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
Phone: 419-285-4855
Website: www.perryscave.com/island_transportation/public/tour_train |
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WAR OF 18 HOLES |
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| Located in front of Perry's Cave, this 18-hole miniature golf course is sure to provide a challenge for the entire family. Test your putting skills and see who is victorious in your War of 18 Holes. Don't miss the opportunity to learn historical facts about Put in Bay's role in the War of 1812. |
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Address: 979 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456
Phone: 419-285-2405
Website: www.perryscave.com |
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