Lake Erie Vacationland

Fremont, located in north-central Ohio, is a pleasant town of around 17,000 residents. In addition to being the former home of President Rutherford B. Hayes and the site of his presidential library, Fremont is a convenient stopping point for visitors to Cedar Point and the Lake Erie islands. Fremont has a nice mixture of commercial hotels in all...

Cedar Point, located in north-central Ohio, is home to 17 roller coasters that range from classic wooden coasters to inverted coasters to the latest in coaster technology.

Cedar Point, America's favorite amusement park for more than a decade, offers a number of eateries with the park gates. However, sometimes it's nice to get away from the crowds and the midway for a relaxing meal. Here are a few favorite restaurants within a short drive of Cedar Point.

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Cedar Point , located just outside of Sandusky about 1 1/2 hours' drive from downtown Cleveland, is consistently rated as one of America's favorite amusement parks. The 364-acre park is home to 17 roller coasters, a white sand beach, a classic merry-go-round, four children's areas and a plethora of shops, food stands and exciting rides. ...

Visiting Cedar Point , one of America's favorite amusement parks, can get expensive. However, Ohio's north central region--and Sandusky --offer a number of fun and interesting things to do that are free or nearly free. These are our favorites:

Be prepared for an experience to remember at the African Safari Wildlife Park. Conveniently located in Port Clinton, just minutes from Cedar Point and Put-in-Bay, it is a great side trip for those visiting Ohio's Lake Erie Vacationland. Adults and kids alike will get a thrill out of huge animals walking right up to the car and sticking their heads in for a treat at the drive thru safari as well as the wildlife parkÂ’s many animal exhibits, camel and pony rides, and animal shows.

Sandusky, Ohio is the gateway to the Lake Erie Vacationland. Here you'll find wineries, family attractions, and transporation to the Lake Erie Islands. Staying in Sandusky is also an affordable alternative to staying at the higher-priced Cedar Point Hotels . Here are our choices for the best Sandusky Hotels:

Bed and Breakfast Inns on the Lake Erie Islands

<a href="http://cleveland.about.com/od/justoutsideoftown/p/cedarpoint.htm">Cedar Point</a>, the "Roller coaster capital of the World," is a favorite summer destination for North Coast residents as well as visitors from all over the region and the country. But, the Lake Erie Vacationland area has more to do that just riding a "coaster." There are musueums, lighthouses, waterparks, historic sites, and lots more. Read about the many attractions near Cedar Point.

Kelleys Island, the largest of the Lake Erie islands, is located just off the north central Ohio coastline, accessible by frequent ferries and small airplanes. The island is a summertime favorite. Less crowded than its cousin, Middle Bass Island and Put-in-Bay, Kelleys is known for its restaurants, winery, Victorian Houses, and its Glacial Grooves, remnants from the Ice Age.

Cedar Point, on the shores of Lake Erie just outside of Sandusky Ohio, is a rollercoaster lover's paradise. In addition, the park has a marina, a white sand beach, live entertainment, fair food, and all sorts of amusement park attractions. There's so much to do you'll want to spend more than one day. To help you find a place to stay, there's...

Located just over an hour's drive from downtown Cleveland, on the shores of Lake Erie, Cedar Point Amusement Park offers more roller coasters than any other park in the world as well as live stage shows, dozens of rides, a white sand beach, and lots of fun for all ages.

Lakeside Ohio, founded in 1873, is a year-round community that emphasizes spiritual growth, education, and cultural enrichment. Located along the Lake Erie shore about halfway between Cleveland and Toledo, Lakeside is one of the few remaining 19th century Chautauquas (learning and cultural retreats).

Put-in-Bay, located on South Bass Island, just north of Sandusky and Port Clinton Ohio, is Ohio's Lake Erie playground. Cut off in the winter, the island comes alive in the summer with antique stores, a vibrant marina, lots of lively bars and restaurants, and a home-grown brewery and historic winery. Put-in-Bay belongs in every Clevelander's summer plans.

Sandusky, located midway between Cleveland and Toledo on Lake Erie's southern shore, is best known as the gateway to Cedar Point amusement park. However, the town, founded in 1818, offers much more. With 22 miles of Lake Erie shore and 17 parks, Sandusky is a major port city and a recreational mecca as well as the county seat for Erie County....

Like the area at the eastern shore of Lake Erie in Lake and Ashtabula Counties, where wineries abound, the central Ohio Lake Erie coastline and Lake Erie Islands offer excellent soil and climate for growing wine grapes. During the summer, the lake keeps the temperature mild while in the winter, the lake and the snow it brings, acts as a blanket...

Port Clinton, Located along the shores of Lake Erie about 40 minutes east of Toledo, is the "Walleye Capital of the World." In addition to excellent fishing at the mouth of the Portage River, the town is an excellent base for exploring the Lake Erie Islands and Cedar Point. There are plenty of places to stay in and around Port Clinton.

Put-in-Bay, the only village on Lake Erie's South Bass Island, is a favorite summer vacation spot. The area is best known for its cottages and bed and breakfast inns, but the area has several very nice hotels also. If you are looking for hotel-style amenities when visiting Lake Erie's vacationland, here are a few favorites:

Milan, Ohio, located just south of the Ohio Turnpike at exit 7 (SR 250), is a village of around 1500 residents, best known as the birthplace and boyhood home of Thomas Edison. Milan is also a great stopping place for visitors to the Lake Erie islands and Cedar Point.

Cedar Point, the second oldest amusement park in the country, sits at the end of a slender 364-acre strip of land, at the edge of Lake Erie. Located about an hour and a half's drive from downtown Cleveland. Sometimes the lines for the most popular rides can get alarmingly long, especially in the middle of the summer. Here are a few tips on...

A family trip to Cedar Point can get expensive. One way to save on money while enjoying the beautiful, northeast Ohio landscape is to camp instead of staying at a Cedar Point area hotel. Sandusky and the area around the park have several, excellent campgrounds.