How to Find Hotels in Put-in-Bay, Ohio

The popular Ohio resort and tourist village Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island offers fishing and spelunking by day and plenty of nightlife as well. The season runs from April to October. Here's information about where to stay and what to do in Put-in-Bay.

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Select Accommodations in Put-in-Bay, Ohio

1. Book accommodations in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, on the Ottawa County Visitors Bureau's Web site (see Resources below), or call 800-441-1271. Many cottages and rental suites are available, with rates from $55 to $90 for weekdays and $70 to $200 for weekends, depending on season.

2. Enjoy a romantic retreat at one of Put-in-Bay's bed-and-breakfast Inns. Many boast private beach areas and beautiful garden settings. Rates for doubles start at $125 per night.

3. Rent waterfront condos in nearby Port Clinton for as low as $200 and ferry over to Put-in-Bay.

4. Lodging in nearby Milan starts at $35, and modest accommodations at Lake Erie in Huron, only a mile away, can be found for around $50.

5. Sandusky, Ohio, only 15 miles from Put-in-Bay, has 2-star accommodations with a median price range of $40 to $70.

Get Around Put-in-Bay, Ohio

6. Charter a private boat, take the ferry or a propeller-driven aircraft to Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island.

7. Bikes and golf carts are the most popular mode of local transportation on the island.

8. Put-in-Bay is known for its dining and nightlife. Live entertainment is available at all hours. Local restaurants serve everything from burgers, tacos and pizza to lake perch and lobster bisque. Dairy Queen is the only franchise restaurant on the island.

Things to Do in Put-in-Bay, Ohio

9. Visit Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, composed of 78 layers of pink granite.

10. Take the Island Tour Train from the downtown depot to get your bearings.

11. Tour Perry's Cave for a look into the deep secrets of the island. Learn firsthand about gemstone mining. Later, you might try some spelunking yourself.

12. Kayak the bay, go parasailing or zip through the water on jet skis.

Tips & Warnings

• If you plan to trail your own boat, take the Miller Auto and Passenger Ferry Boat.
• Put-in-Bay does not have a hospital but a Life Flight helicopter is available for emergencies.