The lake's favorite summer village — waterfront dining, live music, wineries, Perry's Cave, golf-cart touring, and a harbor full of boats. An easy ferry ride from our shore, and the islands' front door for over a million visitors a year.
Visit Put-in-Bay →The 352-foot Doric column at Put-in-Bay honors Commodore Perry's 1813 victory in the Battle of Lake Erie and the peace between the U.S., Britain, and Canada that followed. The visitor center tells the story; the view does the rest.
Visit the Memorial →Our neighborhood ferry since 1905. Miller Boat Line carries passengers and vehicles from the tip of Catawba Island to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island — an 18-minute crossing, departing as often as every half hour in peak season.
Visit Miller Ferry →High-speed passenger catamarans from downtown Port Clinton directly into downtown Put-in-Bay — about 25 minutes dock to dock — with additional service to Kelleys Island and Cedar Point. The fast way to an island evening.
Visit Jet Express →The Roller Coaster Capital of the World, on its own Lake Erie peninsula since 1870. World-record coasters, a mile-long beach, and a waterpark — close enough that the grandkids will insist on it, more than once.
Visit Cedar Point →Guiding sailors since 1822, Marblehead Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes — and the most photographed spot on the Ohio shore. Climb the 77 steps in season; picnic on the rocks anytime.
Visit the Lighthouse →Our big backyard: a 1,500-foot sand swimming beach, marsh trails full of herons and eagles, picnic shelters, disc golf, and some of the prettiest sunsets on the lake — all just down the road from the park.
Visit East Harbor →The largest of Ohio's Lake Erie islands and the quiet one — glacial grooves carved by the ice age, a state park with a sand beach, island wineries, and slow roads made for bicycles and golf carts. A perfect day trip from the park.
Visit Kelleys Island →The Walleye Capital of the World and the Ottawa County seat — a working lake town with fish fries, coffee shops, a riverwalk, and the famous New Year's Eve Walleye Drop. Groceries, marinas, bait shops, and everything a summer needs.
Visit Port Clinton →No boat? No problem. Licensed charter captains run out of Port Clinton and Catawba marinas all season for walleye, perch, and smallmouth — tackle, bait, and local knowledge included. The regional visitors bureau keeps a current charter directory.
Find a Charter →Schedules, fares, and seasonal hours change — always check the operator's site before you go. And residents: ask at the office (Lot 25) for the locals' list of favorite fish fries and sunset spots.
West Harbor Club puts the whole Shores & Islands region in day-trip range. Come see what a summer here looks like.
Life at the Park