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This 352-foot (107 m) tall memorial commemorates Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's September 10, 1813 naval victory over British ships in the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812. Construction of the monument began in 1912 and it opened to the public on June 13, 1915. It is made up of 78 layers of pink granite, topped with an eleven short ton (10 metric ton) bronze urn. The remains of six naval officers, three British and three Americans, were interred beneath the floor of the monument's rotunda. For $3, take an elevator to the observation deck, with views of the surrounding islands and southern Canada. Visitor Center features displays, a video theater, and gift shop.
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial is a 352-foot (107 m) tall column and U.S. national memorial in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, built to commemorate the Battle of Lake Erie that took place near South Bass Island. One of the largest naval engagements of the War of 1812, the battle saw American Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry lead a United States Navy squadron to victory over a smaller Royal Navy force under Robert Heriot Barclay. Located on an isthmus on the island, the memorial also celebrates the lasting peace between Britain, Canada, and the United States that followed the war.
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Lakeside park with a children's play area.
Gibraltar Island
Tour the Aquatic Visitors Center, participate in hands-on work of a scientist, or check out the view from the South Bass Island Lighthouse tower. Also houses Cooke Castle. Many additional educational options are also available.
Kayak rentals for $25 per person for up to two hours, and $10 per hour after two hours. Paddleboard rentals for $25 for up to two hours.
The world's record, largest geode in the world. Located under Heineman's Winery on South Bass Island. Crystals in lengths of up to 18 inches, inside of this geode, that one can stand up in.
20- to 30-minute tours of the island's largest cave, a War of 1812-themed putt putt course, a 4,000-square-foot butterfly house with over 500 different types of exotic butterflies, a giant human maze, gemstone mining, an antique car museum, a rock-climbing wall, and two gift shops.
Board the Tour Train to see the island while learning fun facts and history along the way.