This museum is worth the stop! It has many unique carved…read morepieces on display and on their carousel! A lot of history of carousels as well as Cedar Point. At the end of the self tour, you get to ride the center piece carousel!

I found the Merry-Go-Round Museum online while looking up things to do in the area. Honestly I…read morewasn't sure what to expect but once I saw the great Yelp reviews, we decided to stop in. It ended up being one of our favorite experiences in Sandusky! It's small but mighty with tons of intricately carved merry-go-round animals, some of which were crafted in the early 1900s. I learned quite a bit and the displays were so fun to look at. Your admission ticket includes 1 ride on the carousel which is in the center of the small museum (you can pay for additional rides). They made an announcement that they were starting it up so we took our spots - Nate got on a seahorse and I sat in a chariot. When I tell you that thing goes fast, I mean it. I think the operator said it gets up to 7 mph! I actually started to get a bit dizzy, but it was so fun and brought me so much joy. I couldn't stop smiling the entire time. They have an on site woodworker/carver which was so cool. The building that houses the museum is an old post office and it's definitely seen better days (it's 100+ years old), so I hope they can continue to house this museum there!

My friend and I were very lucky to meet and interrogate Ken, whose encyclopedic knowledge of the…read morepark was invaluable to us thoosie freaks. I love it here, and I'll be back.

When you buy a ticket to the Merry-Go-Round Museum, you also get entrance into the Sandusky Cedar…read morePoint Historical Museum, which is housed within the same building. It was SO COOL. I love history and museums, so this was such a great experience. Ken, the Museum's director and a former Cedar Point employee, was there and gave us an overview of the collection and lots of CP history. He was so knowledgeable and super interesting to talk to. He had answers for all of our questions and I felt like we could have talked to him for hours. I truly had no idea about Cedar Point's extensive history - it is the country's longest-running amusement park, and was started in 1870 as a public bathing beach, with the first "roller coaster" opening in 1892. The collection houses tons of artifacts, including souvenir items you could buy from the 1900s. It was so interesting to see the evolution of marketing materials, souvenirs, etc. They even have a small section of rare items that were all donated. The museum used to be onsite at Cedar Point but has since moved to this spot. I highly recommend this to any Cedar Point fan - I just hope Ken is there to give you all the information!

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.

Ok. Im done sweating lol. County fairgrounds for fairs, rib offs, concerts. Not much shade outside…read more Just one covered area with a millions flies to help eat your food. Now they have some inside halls on the grounds where they hold other events and are much more comfy. I've been to a beer fest inside the hall that was a great time. The fair itself is kinda small in my opinion. A few walks around it's all it takes. A handful of rides for the kids and the usual funnel cake n corn dogs for me and Im ready to go home. I think they could do better with food variety and some additional shade. Extra star for free parking and free admission for Lucas county residents 2 days of the fair

I love this place for events!! I've been for a few occasions like the rib off, Cat show, and…read moreStrawberry Fest and all were super fun. There's plenty of parking near the entrance with staff ready and happy to help at all areas. My only complaint is that the bathrooms located on the grounds need A LOT of work. I was shocked at how they looked at smelled. Thankfully the portapotties were well maintained but if you have an infant to change you better hope you find a nice shaded area in the grass because I didn't know where else to go. Not a great look at family events.

Another small (well, mid-sized) museum that knocks it out of the park…read more Great staff. Well displayed artifacts with lots of information, interactive stuff for kids, boats out back, models everywhere. Covers natural science, local history, shipping in general, and more. Kid K loved it, especially the scavenger hunt. I loved the stories and artifacts. Small gift shop with quality options. Definitely will be back when in town.

I appreciate that Ken, one of the older members of the museum, clearly demonstrates his passion and…read morededication to the subject matter. When we arrived we were the first two there for the day, and he got up and expressed his appreciation that we came in and was eager to give us a tour around the facility. He previously worked on boats in the area during his career, so he knows his stuff! We started off watching the fifteen minute video that told us about the various important aspects of Lake Erie and Sandusky as a port, such as ice harvesting, fishing, sand dredging, and coal shipping. Then Ken showed us the boats in their collection, explaining the differences between the construction of each, followed by an entire room of outboard motors of various makes and horsepower! Then we returned to the main showroom to look at the exhibits. I especially liked the map that showed the channels throughout the years, the miniature model of the train-to-ship coal shipping station, and the depth charts of each Great Lake. You're sure to find something that interests you and learn something! They're also doing a solid job of putting in exhibits to interest children, such as building a small model boat, playing giant Battleship, learning to tie knots, and steering a boat around a projected screen of Lake Erie. A new exhibit is being added soon so kids can aim a canon at a screen and pretend to sink ships in the distance like in 1813! The restrooms are crisp and clean. The gift shop is somewhat small/limited, but I found a couple postcards to purchase. The volunteers help with the gift shop and admissions and are friendly.

We had my kiddo's birthday party here last week. It was a great time. The kids all had a great time…read morebowling and the pizzas and atmosphere were great! The staff was extremely helpful and polite. I would highly recommend for a kids birthday!! Thank you again to the staff!!!!

The owner hosts a group of us Vietnam Veterans every Thursday for a get together and chat session…read more He is also Vietnam Vet.

Nothing says home like a good ol Mud Hens Baseball game! Great little field and venue with plenty…read moreof food options and viewing opportunities. The area around the field has really grown so much it's gorgeous! There is so much to offer before and after the games too. We got great seats next to the dug out which was prime viewing for all the action. Although we didn't get any baseballs :(. I do wish their other screen was up and running as the only one on I had to keep looking over to look at. Their Fourth of July fireworks show on the 3rd was epic! I would like to say though to bring earplugs, the acoustics made them so LOUD.

What a nice little stadium in a charming town! With wonderful baseball to boot!…read more The Toledo Mud Hens, at the time of my visit here, were the AAA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. I'd seen the visiting team -- the Saint Paul Saints -- but it was back in their Northern League Days when Mike Veeck owned the team. Either way, this was outstanding baseball in a wonderful environment. As I've mentioned in other ballpark reviews, I'm a former broadcaster who has seen hundreds of baseball games at all levels across the country. Though I've been to plenty of MLB games (dating back to the days of Arlington Stadium, Veterans Stadium, Shea Stadium and the former Yankees Stadium), I'm still partial to minor league baseball. Sure, I enjoyed seeing the likes of Juan Gonzalez smashing balls into the parking lot and Curt Schilling striking out 16 Yankees (that was in 1997, and I loved it with all my heart), but seeing players who are trying to make it to the show -- or trying to make it back, such as so many players on the Mud Hens -- brings me greater joy. Seeing a game in Toledo was a bucket list thing for me, if only because of Jamie Farr's character on MASH. With such a nice little stadium and wonderful baseball to boot, I wish I'd come sooner. A couple of caveats though. First, I've paid less for parking at a Coldplay concert. Further, at least those lots took cards. (These guys only take cash, but I'm sure the parking lot owners report their earnings to the IRS -- NOT!) Secondly, the hot dogs at this park are saltier than the Black Sea. Thank God I took a double dose of Amlodipine! But seriously, I'd come back here in a second.

This was an interesting adventure! There were a lot of very fascinating topics in Ohio's history…read morethat you get to see and I'm happy I went. I don't think I was a major fan of it being a self-guided tour because there was just so much information to take in it was a bit overwhelming. But the positive side to it being a self-guided tour is that you can take your time to digest it all. I probably wouldn't take children under the age of 13 to this. Not because it's explicit or anything, but because these topics would be really hard to explain and I could see them getting bored quickly. I'm sure the tours schools do are different, but because it's completely self-guided, I don't see a 9 year old kid reading all the paragraphs about the living conditions of those who were less fortunate 100 years ago. They might like the wedding section with all the dresses, but it makes up maybe 1/4 of the whole tour. The staff was amazing! They were inviting and happy to answer any and all questions. I really would recommend going to see it at least once. I might go back later for the animal crossing tour!

Last time I was here was probably 30 years ago. I remember it as a house filled with…read moresemi-organized displays. This time I stopped in on a whim, needing to kill some time. Nowadays it is much more open and organized. The grounds are beautiful, and the outbuildings are kept up well. Inside, there are fewer artifacts but they are arranged by theme. Still, I feel like I missed a lot of history that used to be shown. It is more modern and kid-friendly, but less informative, if that makes sense. Plenty of history of the infirmary, not so much on the county and BG. A nice little museum, though, and worth a visit. I spent half an hour, and maybe they rotate stuff through so it would be worth going back. The theme this time was "collections," and there were beer cans, superhero toys, chairs, etc., etc., in separate rooms.