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Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island

Put-in-Bay, on beautiful South Bass Island, is Ohio's and Lake Erie's best kept secret. Situated between Cleveland and Toledo, the island offers lots of activities and events.
Put-in-Bay attracts more than 750,000 visitors each summer. Families, school & tour groups are drawn to here to enjoy the history and the terrific shopping & fun attractions. The Perry Memorial dominates the downtown harbor. There are two cave tours, a butterfly house, antique car museum, 18-hole miniature golf course & maze. A new amusement park features an arcade, water balloon launch, electric go-carts and bumper boats.
Enjoy our historical museum, historic home tour, Perry Memorial visitor center, DeRivera Park, a winery and South Bass Island Lighthouse.
Fish for perch and walleye, jet ski or kayak Put-in-Bay's waters. Dock your boat for the night, camp for the week or spend a restful night at one of our great hotels, bed & breakfasts, cottages, condos or private homes. Great entertainment, fantastic restaurants and fun taverns round out the island's nightlife.

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Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce
148 Delaware Avenue
PO Box 250
Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456

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Local Number: (419) 285-2832

E-mail Address(es)

General Information: questions@visitputinbay.com

Hours

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Special Hours: Limited hours in the winter

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Put-in-Bay is located on South Bass Island in Lake Erie's western basin. Accessible by ferry, private boat and private aircraft, the island is about 6 miles off shore. A resort since 1864, Put-in-Bay is an historic site as well as a fun-filled visit.

DiscoverOhio Itineraries

Beach Bums and Island Hoppers
by Discover Ohio

Get a real taste of island life at Lake Erie islands and coastal Ohio!

With an endless list of activities and events from history to jet skiing, Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island is Ohio's best kept secret. Dock your boat after a fun day on the lake and spend an evening at a winery.

The next day, visit Marblehead, home of the oldest operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes. After some exploration, take Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Lines and adventure out to Kelley’s Island, the largest American freshwater island in Lake Erie, nationally recognized as “Top-10 Healthiest Beach and Lake Getaway.”

Coastal Ohio is known for its array of sandy beaches that provide a perfect setting for relaxation before getting back to your real life routine. So before you venture home, visit East Harbor State Park or Cleveland Lakefront State Park where you can spend the day swimming, fishing or just soaking up the sun by the pristine water.

Whether you’re a beach bum or an island hopper, Lake Erie shores and islands have something for every member of the family.