Put-in-Bay, Ohio, located on South Bass Island, in Lake Erie, sits just three miles off the shore of Port Clinton, Ohio.
Miller Boat Line offers ferry service to Put-in-Bay from their Catawba Dock on the mainland in Port Clinton. The boat ride will take you less than 20 minutes.
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial is a park within the National Park System that commemorates lasting peace between the United States and the United Kingdom.
It’s one of only a few operating carousels in the United States with all wooden horses. You can buy a pass to ride all day for less than two rides.
During the 20-minute tour, we saw cave pearls, stalactites, and stalagmites formed from calcium carbonate deposits. When planning your day, consider there may be a wait to enter the cave.
They have butterflies from all over the world here. From this experience, I learned that when many butterflies open their wings, they display their stunning colors.
Antique car buffs will enjoy the Antique Car Museum, where you’ll find the island’s oldest automobile on view.
My daughter and granddaughter enjoyed discovering fossils and gems through the hands-on gem-mining experience.