Put-in-Bay (South Bass), KELLEYS ISLAND, & middle bass
2020 Lake Erie's Islands--Fun and Sun
Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island has been an attraction for over a hundred years--maybe since the War of 1812. The Battle of Lake Erie was led by Oliver Hazard Perry who became a national hero by defeating the British during the War of 1812. Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial is a monument to peace among Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. More details about Perry's Monument are HERE.
A printable pdf map of Put-in-Bay is HERE.
The ferry service to Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island which is closest to the Lighthouse Lodge can be found HERE.
Some daytime and early afternoon family fun things to do at Put-in-Bay? We can suggest renting a golf cart so you can visit easily all the kid-friendly places you choose. Or, maybe you would like the tour train HERE. You might find THIS site helpful and THIS one, too, helpful in planning your family's day on the island. Before leaving, be certain to ride the Carousel and have pizza at Frosty's-- a tradition continued by generations of folks. Sometimes we pack a picnic and lunch in the park, too.
Mid-to late afternoon other visitors to Put-in-Bay begin arriving with dinner and a walk or "party" on their minds. For visitors interested in interesting places, try HERE. If looking for a restaurants, try HERE. If looking for the well-known bars, pubs, taverns, and nightclubs, try HERE.
We recommend you have a designated person who will see that your group is waiting for the second to the last ferry leaving the island and who will make arrangements for your taxi on shore to return you to the Lighthouse Lodge.
MIDDLE BASS ISLAND reopened the historical Lonz Winery in 2017 and is open only for tours. Middle Bass is good for walking, birding, hiking, shopping, and known for its Music Fest. For more details about Middle Bass Island, visit HERE.
For an interactive map of Middle Bass and Put-in-Bay (actually South Bass Island) visit HERE.
KELLEYS ISLAND is visited by thousands of people each summer. In contrast with Put-in-Bay, Kelleys is generally less dense and maybe milder--the island locals visit most often. Attractions include Kelleys’ downtown restaurants, shops, parks, and marinas. A ferry from Marblehead provides regular transport to Kelleys mainland for most visitors. For historians there are Inscription Rock and the Glacial Grooves. Pack a picnic and go to the beach or go hiking, walking, or birdwatching at the parks and beaches. For details about the ferry to Kelleys Island, visit HERE. For things to do at Kelleys, look HERE and HERE. A printable pdf map and brochure are HERE.
Vacation rentals have been available to visitors to this area for more than 150 years. Guests save money staying at the Lighthouse Lodge while visiting the Lake Erie Islands because we are independent owners and free of the service fees and charges added to the rates of vacation rentals listed by online travel agencies and property managers. As you visit the links we direct you to, you may want to take a look at the cost of lodging on one of the islands so you can compare their rates to ours at the Lighthouse Lodge.
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