Sandusky, Ohio is located about an hour west of Cleveland. It is an easy drive from the Cleveland airport, and the city has roughly 20 miles of shoreline along beautiful Lake Erie. A seemingly sleepy little town, Sandusky's waterfront locale offers a plethora of water-based activities from boating to fishing, along with a host of additional activities for the entire family in and around the city.
Fishing
Sandusky has a protected harbor that attracts many fishing enthusiasts from all over the state and across the country. Whether you are looking to wrangle in a Walleye, smallmouth bass, yellow perch or steelhead trout, you can flex your muscles sending out your fishing line from the comfort of the harbor-side pier or docks. If open waters are more your thing, sign up for a fishing charter that will take you deep into the fresh waters of Lake Erie and give you the chance to wrestle with a good sized contender.
Water Sports
If you enjoy water sports like sailing or water skiing, you might want to sign up for membership at the Sandusky Yacht Club or the Sandusky Sailing Club. Whether you have your own sailing vessel or you are interested in renting something for the day, the boating clubs can help you get out on the water, flex your sailing muscles and breathe in the fresh lake air as you sail the harbor of Lake Erie.
Amusement Parks
Drive across the bay to Cedar Point for a variety of roller coasters and rides, or head to one of four waterparks in the Sandusky area for water adventure. Castaway Bay features a tropical theme with 237 hotel rooms, a 100,000 gallon wave pool and water coaster. Kalahari Resort offers extensive dining options as well as an uphill water rollercoaster and surfing 365 days a year. The Great Wolf Lodge also offers rooms and a 41,000 square foot indoor entertainment area complete with a family arcade. Get a workout swimming in the indoor pools, or make your heart race with excitement on a water coaster ride.
Sightseeing
Strap on a pair of skates or hop on a bike to navigate through Sandusky's historic downtown area for some exercise and sightseeing. Stop by the visitor's center to pick up a map so you can tour some of the homes and buildings that were once part of the Underground Railroad and featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Swing by Hubbard's Block to see the limestone and sandstone building designed by Sheldon Smith in 1854. Take a break to sit on a bench and take in the scenery of Sandusky Bay, Marblehead and Cedar Point Park at the Schade & Mylander Plaza.
Scenic Walks
Enjoy lunch in downtown Sandusky, and burn the calories off as you walk through the quaint downtown streets for some window shopping. Stroll along the Bayfront Corridor Project, and take in the tree-lined pathways that meander along public waterfront and boat access areas. The Sandusky Bay Pathway begins at the Washington Street Pier and features benches for seating and historic points of interest along the way.
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