A must-visit destination! The lighthouse is great, but the real magic happens at sunset - the sky…read moreis stunning. I went with a friend in June 2025, and we loved it. It's on Lake Erie, just 30 minutes from Cedar Point. Don't miss it.

This was a must. I showed up and in 20 mins I was up in the top. Very khool little lighthouse…read more The attendees were great. And so were the ladies in the gift shop/museum. For 3$ and the conservation of this light house is really nice to see. And if you venture to the top,77 steps, all around the outside railing they have mile markers telling you how far out in that particular direction, is located. Like say Canada, 75 miles. Sandusky 5.7miles.

Incomplete. I don't know the history of this portion of the…read moremuseum but it appears to be new and still forming, as easily two thirds of the space are empty and under construction. We did enjoy the existing content however, which included 3 full rooms of display and a glass blowing demonstration that was both interesting to watch and very informative to listen to. The master glass blower is the program director who created the glass piece. We really enjoyed the presentation. I'd easily stop back in once new exhibits (rooms) are created. Cheers

One of my stops while in Toledo was the Toledo Art Museum. Part of the art museum, but still sort…read moreof separate is the Glass Pavillion. It is across the street from the rest of the museum and houses a large collection of exquisite glass art. So many of the pieces are absolutely beautiful and showcase the versatility of this material in art. The pieces look so delicate and breathtaking. Like the Chandelier Campiello Del Remer #2 by Dale Chihuly, which you see upon first entering the Glass Pavillion. It was one of my favorite pieces of the entire collection. Two other ones that really caught my eye were The Counterman-Diner by Emily Brock, the details capturing an American Diner all in glass must have taken so much time and care. But in regard to detail, I was floored by The Chasidim-Franciscan Chess Set by Gianni Toso. It is an intricately detailed features on each chess piece is amazing. One side are Catholics and the other of the Jewish faith. Its an incredible piece of art! I spent quite some time just looking at it in awe, especially because I love Chess so much. While at the Glass Pavillion, I was also treated to watching someone create a glass vase. That is pretty cool! I would definitely recommend spending an hour or two just in the Glass Pavilion, it is so worth it!

We went on the house tour. Bill was our guide and we had a great time. The house was beautiful and…read moreBill was informative and entertaining. Vey highly recommended.

Spiegel Grove State Park is the home of 19th President Rutherford B Hayes. He inherited the 25…read moreacres from his uncle Sardis Birchand who built it in 1860. When the president passed away in 1893, he was buried with wife Lucy Hayes at Oakwood Cemetery but they were later moved back to Spiegel Grove in 1915. His war horse "Old Whitley" is buried there also. The home is 4 stories tall. It was no open yet when we were there, too early in the morning but the Grounds were open. Due to the rain, wind and cold weather I opted not to stroll the Grounds. I can't wait to check this gorgeous historic house and grounds out again this spring.

Great spot to learn about the wildlife and cool off. Nice…read moredisplays with actual fish. History about the fisheries and what they are doing to preserve the area. Also learned about these June bugs aka mayflies

If you like taxidermy - this is your place to visit…read more I have three young children and have visited many nature centers. This is the first one I have paid to visit. At $10 a family it isn't much but we spent about a half hour here so not worth it. The inside has lots of taxidermy animals on display. The center is only partially geared towards the island itself. There are few live turtles, a small area with games for kids, and a bird watching area. This is a nice hiking trail behind the nature center. It is free to walk that area.

Amazing experience! You can't find a greater location. Make sure to inquire about the all access…read morecard!

This was a great NYE Celebration. And it is all FREE!!!! Forget NYC. Although Port Clinton is a…read moresmall town on the shores of Lake Erie, it has a huge spirit and friendly residents. This celebration beat the one in NYC, hands down. Wylie, the Walleye, was born in 1997 and made of simply paper mache. They have sinced upgraded. Port Clinton is the "Walleye Capital of the World," so it is only fitting that they drop a colorful LED lit, 20-foot, 600-pound walleye, named Wylie Jr., from the sky at the stroke of midnight, with a spectacular FIREWORKS show soon thereafter. As mentioned, the event is free and kicks off with a kids party from 4p to 6p, kids walleye drop at 6p, games and the "touch a truck" event, where kids can see public safety vehicles. They also have a raffle with a chance to win some cool prizes. And for those 21 and up, they have a "Bar Swim" that features heated charter buses that take you to bars around town. Keep in mind that this event occurs off season so a few places in the town my be closed for the season. A few restaurants that I eyed fell in that category. If you are just going to watch the Walleye Drop then I recommend getting there around 11PM. It gets very cold out there and there is no need to freeze for an extended period. We ended up getting there around 9PM and eating/drinking at one of the restaurants/bars across the street. They also have some food trucks there if you want to go that route. The popcorn store is open through the night to satisfy your popcorn fix. A DJ is jamming the night away with the hottest tunes. He was playing when we arrived there at 9. After we ate, we took on the cold and danced like it was 1999. They have a guy that was selling blinky things, but I recommend bringing your own NYE garb if you want a wider selection. We were fortunate enough that we did not have to drive there. Our hotel had a complimentary shuttle that dropped off and picked up party goers. If you are staying at hotel you may want to check if they offer a shuttle. This Walleye is awesome. It is great family fun. definitely a bucket list must do. So, remember dress warm. It gets very cold out there and plan your arrival with the cold in mind. You may also want to plan your parking if you are driving. They shut down some of the road when the party ends about 1210.

Definitely worth a peak if you're waiting for a ferry or just walking around middle bass island…read more This museum is opened from 10 am - 3 pm and is a self-guided tour. There is no charge. It has nice artifacts and stories about the Lonz winery and winemaking in the region. Who knew it was the United States largest winery in 1872 and again in 1940s when George Lonz expanded the winery?! Lovely bit of history and neat wine cellar!

As much as I love all of the festivals and such that Columbus has to offer, there's just nothing…read morequite like Ohio Bike Week, one of my favorite events of the year, held every June in Sandusky (where I grew up). My mom and I accidentally stumbled across Bike Week while it was being set up probably 6 or 7 years ago now. We were walking around downtown Sandusky and noticed all of the vendors prepping their tents, so we were curious about what was going on. We stopped back the next day, once everything was in full swing, and immediately fell in love. I should clarify here: I've never been on a bike, I don't own leather pants and I look ridiculous in a bandana, which is why I stick out like a sore thumb when I make my annual Bike Week appearance. I've never seen so much leather in one place, and this might be the best people-watching venue that has ever existed. The week-long event also features a ton of local bands, special events around town, bike parades, etc. but let's be honest, the people are definitely the highlight here. I'm sad to say that I don't think Bike Week will be returning next year (at least that's the rumor in Sandusky), but if it does I promise you will not regret checking it out. Oh, and did I mention midget wrestling? Yep, it happens.

There are two sides to every fence, in this case it's the people who look forward to it and the…read morepeople who do not. The downtown area is blocked off, there is bike parking only street side which is great. Row upon row of bike from straight standard to max custom. There is a variety of food and merchandise vendors that are happy to meet your needs. In addition to that there are two stages with Lube musical entertainment. Great for the family by day and I would say adults by night. If your in the area while this event is happening it's most certainly worth a visit!