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City in Erie County, Ohio, United States
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Sandusky is a city in Ohio Erie shore west and county seat of Erie County, on Ohio's north coast along Lake Erie between Cleveland and Toledo. It is perhaps best known for Cedar Point, home to some of the world's tallest and fastest roller coasters. It is one of Ohio's prettiest downtowns and is very clean. Walking along the waterfront in the business district should be considered very safe compared to most cities. There is a pier for those who want to fish. They say late winter fishing is great at the pier due to the fish gathering in Sandusky Bay for spawning in the local rivers and streams. Elevation: 580ft/176.8m.
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Elutheros Cooke House
A three-story mansion that features a ruby and cranberry glass collection, antique furnishings, a garden, greenhouses and a gift shop.
Sandusky Library’s local history museum with four floors of exhibits featuring Johnson’s Island Civil War Prison Camp, Cedar Point and many other artifacts that shaped local life.
This museum interprets the maritime history of the area including boat building, recreational boating, passenger boats, shipwrecks, wetlands, commercial shipping, fishing, and the boats of Sandusky’s Underground Railroad through interactive exhibits and educational programs.
Enjoy a menagerie of rare and unusual carousel carvings. Kids of every age can ride the antique carousel and watch woodcarvers breathe life into new horses.
A military history museum featuring memorabilia from the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean Conflict, Vietnam and the war on terrorism. You can also check out an exhibit on Johnson’s Island and its role in the Civil War.
Discover Sandusky’s Underground Railroad history during this narrated trolley/bus tour of the abolitionist’s homes and sites used by fugitive slaves.
1/2 mile oval asphalt track. Stock car racing at its finest. Nice track, located close to Cedar Point.
Haunted house, XD 3D theater, motion rides, Ghostly Gifts.
facility owned by state. Raise over 470,000 steelhead and rainbow trout for stocking Lake Erie tributaries.
Abandoned limestone quarry, surrounded by forest and fields. Hiking, mountain biking, scenic.
Glenn Research Center
NASA occasionally hosts open house events at their Plum Brook Facility.
An indoor water park operated by Cedar Point outside the main park.
The Goodtime I Departs from Sandusky daily on an island hopping cruise.
Annual anime convention held at Kalahai Resort. Notable for being more party themed then most anime conventions, due to being held in a water park.
Great seafood.
Great food. Ribs, chicken, pasta. Open 24/7.
Dairy products since 1900. Located at the west edge of Sandusky. They put the "cream" in ice cream. Open year around, selling numerous dairy products manufactured on site. They also offer a limited variety of soups and sandwiches between 11AM and 5PM on weekdays. If you appreciate great ice cream this will make your day! Best bang for the buck. A small in a cup or a cake cone is $2.40 and bigger than most places' large.
Located in downtown very near the many boat docks in downtown Sandusky. The finest perch sandwiches and dinners are served with many traditional tasty favorites such as reubens, monte cristos, burgers, and grilled chicken sandwiches. After 11AM ask about the lunch specials that are a great value. Breakfast available all day. Hours are Sunday–Thursday 6:30AM to 3PM with Friday/Saturday hours 6:30AM to 8PM.
(Route 6).
A nice family-run pizza place that's close to Cedar Point.
Great place for Vietnamese/Asian cuisine and a huge selection of beer.
French-inspired food with attentive service and a warm atmosphere. Seasonal favorites and classic selections. Full bar and wine list. Outdoor seating, bar/lounge, reservations suggested, open year-round.
Dinner only. Food, wine and spirits in a casual atmosphere. Small plates, entrees, pastas and pizzas; wine by the bottle, glass and flight; beer and cocktails. Open year-round.
Chef-owned American bistro serving creative contemporary cuisine with a twist. Entertainment, outdoor seating, bar/lounge, reservations suggested, open year-round.
Hours vary.
Outdoor pool.
Three minutes from Cedar Point. Family owned and operated.
Indoor pool area.
Historic, family-friendly turn-of-the-century hotel located at Cedar Point. Offers packages with Cedar Point tickets.
Caribbean theme with palm trees, huts and inland lagoons, Ten water slides, water coaster, wave pool and toddler’s pool. Also located in the hotel is a day spa. Offers packages with Cedar Point admission tickets.
9 waterslides, 5 pools and 2 giant whirlpools, treehouse waterfort, climbing wall.
African theme, surfing pool, water slides, water coaster, water raft rides, outdoor pool area, spa for the parents and a lot of other indoor activities.
24 RV/Tent spaces, restrooms showers, boat dockage, boat launch, fishing.
Driving is easy and pleasurable. Ferries to the islands leave from downtown Sandusky, Catawba Island, Marblehead and Port Clinton to the west.
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