Free & Cheap Things to Do in Put in Bay, OH

  • The list below includes 59 free or cheap things to do in or near Put in Bay, Ohio, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Arcades, History Museums, Specialty Museums and Caverns & Caves.
  • From South Bass Island State Park to Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Put in Bay and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sandusky, Port Clinton, Huron and Oak Harbor.
  • The list below includes 59 free or cheap things to do in or near Put in Bay, Ohio, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Arcades, History Museums, Specialty Museums and Caverns & Caves.
  • From South Bass Island State Park to Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Put in Bay and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sandusky, Port Clinton, Huron and Oak Harbor.
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0.3 Miles
85% 20 votes
Specialty Museums Put in Bay, OH MoreLess Info
At the Aquatic Resource Center, visitors can view live Lake Erie fish species and learn about the research that is being conducted in order to protect the body of water's wildlife. The location's offerings included hands-on science activities.
5.9 Miles
72% 43 votes
National & State Parks 4049 E Mooresdock Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452 MoreLess Info
Located along the west side of the island itself, Catawba Island State Park offers access to Lake Erie for motorboating, fishing, and swimming. The 10-acre park also has picnic sites and a pavilion.
5.9 Miles
91% 11 votes
National & State Parks 4049 E Mooresdock Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452 MoreLess Info
Located along the water, Marblehead Lighthouse State Park features a museum and a lighthouse that is open for public tours. The park provides picnic areas as well as views of Cedar Point and nearby islands.
7.4 Miles
56% 9 votes
Camping Site 1810 N. W. Catawba Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452 MoreLess Info
The Shade Acres Campground offers guests the chance to reserve tent and RV campsites, cottages, bunk houses, and mobile homes. The campground's signature rental venue is a house with cable television and a VCR.
7.6 Miles
97% 33 votes
Fishing 1560 NW Catawba Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452 MoreLess Info
Organizing fishing trips to Lake Erie, Fish On Charters provides visitors with the opportunity to catch Walleye and Smallmouth Bass. The charter provides all the equipment necessary for fishing and leads visitors to prime fishing locations on the lake.
8.5 Miles
48% 23 votes
Specialty Museums 6732 E. Harbor Road, Marblehead, OH MoreLess Info
Featuring Ohio's largest, multi-gauge model, public railroad display, Train-O-Rama is a must see visit for model train enthusiasts. It started as a family hobby in the 60's and has grown into a family business that has delighted visitors for decades.
8.7 Miles
53% 47 votes
Restaurants 3845 E Wine Cellar Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452 MoreLess Info
The celebrated Mon Ami Restaurant & Historic Winery is one of the oldest wineries in the region of the Lake Erie Islands. The winery has a restaurant that has a seafood buffet on Saturdays and serves brunch on Sundays.
9.0 Miles
85% 67 votes
Cemeteries Marblehead, OH 43440 MoreLess Info
All that remains of a once active Civil War POW Depot is the Johnson Island Confederate Cemetery, a must see destination for Civil War buffs. Informational plaques and artifacts are on display on the site where over 10,000 prisoners were kept in the stockade.
9.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hobby Shops 17 NE Catawba Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452 MoreLess Info
Specializing in fishing equipment and supplies, Rickland's Bait & Tackle is a family owned operation. Along with fishing gear and bait, beer and wine is also sold at this shop.
9.5 Miles
74% 785 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 267 South Lightner Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452 MoreLess Info
Find a piece of Africa in Port Clinton, Ohio, with the 100-acre African-themed refuge. Drive-thru and walk-thru safaris get you upclose to the park's wildlife. Adventures include giraffe encounters, kangaroo feedings, and educational programs.
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