Lake Erie Islands | Put In Bay | Kellys Island | Sandusky, Ohio
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Learn About the Ohio Lake Erie Islands
This is a great place for a family vacation or just a weekend away. There are bike riding paths, wineries, and lots of Lake Erie beaches. You can approach them by boat or by ferry boat.
Ohio's Lake Erie Islands
About the Author
Chad Waffen is a part-time resident of Kelleys Island. An avid boater, he has been visiting and exploring around the islands since the 1980's and has a specific interest in their historical and natural features. Chad can often be found toting his bike by boat between the islands.
Ohio's Lake Erie Islands
Amazon Price: $18.50 (as of 05/23/2012)
Product Description
Ohio Travel and Tourism - Lake Erie Islands The ultimate pictorial reference guide to Ohio's Lake Erie Islands Strewn across the Western Basin of Lake Erie, Ohio's Lake Erie lslands are often known as the "Vacationland of the Midwest". This book provides a firsthand look at each of the islands, their varied history, and natural beauty, using words and original photography. Included in this book is a detailed look at some of the most popular Ohio islands to visit - Kelleys, Put-In-Bay/South Bass, and Middle Bass - as well as information on some of the lesser-known islands such as North Bass, Rattlesnake, Green, Gibraltar, and others. A must for every travel library, Ohio's Lake Erie Islands provides a detailed introduction to those new to this unique area, and brilliant color photographs make it a great remembrance for past visitors.
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The Islands
The Lake Erie Islands are a chain of islands in Lake Erie. They include Kelleys Island, Pelee Island, the Bass Islands, and several others. The majority of these islands are part of Ohio in the United States. Pelee Island is the only major island administered by Ontario although Middle Island is the southernmost point in Canada. Most islands that are large enough are popular tourist attractions with car ferries running from the mainland and between some islands and some small airports and numerous private marinas offering other ways to reach the islands. Kelley's Island
Historically, Kelleys Island was the center of limestone production in the Great Lakes.Numerous ruins of these operations and quarries dot the island. On the northern side, Kelleys Island State Park offers camping and protects the Glacial Grooves State Memorial and the North Shore Alvar State Nature Preserve.
The Island is also home to The Kelley's Island Wine Company, originally one of the largest wineries in the U.S., established in 1872.
Put-In-Bay
Here is the Weather Today in Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Right in the middle of the Lake Erie Islands
Current weather conditions in Put In Bay, OH
Local Pollen Reports
61°F (Feels like 61°F)
Last update: 5/24/12 4:53 AM EDT
Humidity: 81%Visibility: 7.0 mi
Dew Point: 55°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.90in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: calm From: Airport Conditions
Today
Fair
High: 83°F
Low: 71°F
Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Friday
May 25
Mostly Sunny
High: 83°F
Low: 67°F
Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Saturday
May 26
Partly Cloudy
High: 80°F
Low: 68°F
Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sunset: 8:55 PM
Sunday
May 27
Isolated T-Storms
High: 84°F
Low: 75°F
Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Put-In-Bay, Ohio Statistics
The population of 43456 is 764.
That's #24007 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
99% of the population is white, which is 25 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 43456 is $47,604, which is $17,906 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $249,300. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 217% from the typical value.
Men make up 50% of the population, and the typical age in this part of OH is 45.1.
Stats about: Put In Bay, OH
Population: 764Number of Households: 1,264
Average House Value: $249,300
Average Income per Household: $47,604
Elevation: 5,681 ft
Population Breakdown:
South Bass Island
South Bass Island is small island in western Lake Erie, and part of Ottawa County, Ohio, United States.As of the 2000 census there were 631 residents on the island. The only incorporated community is the village of Put-in-Bay.
The village of Put-in-Bay is a popular tourist stop during the summer. Put-in-Bay is served by ferry from nearby Port Clinton and Sandusky. Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, including Perry's Monument, commemorating the Battle of Lake Erie is located on South Bass Island, near Put-In-Bay.
Great Links to Plan Your Trip
- Ohio's Lake Erie Shores
- Information on the islands and surrounding areas.
- Middle Bass Island
- More info on the islands.
- Lake Erie Islands Resort and Marina
- Located in Port Clinton, Ohio, the heart of the fifth most highly visited vacation destination in the country, our 500-acre waterfront resort community on the shores of Lake Erie features a premier 40-room Victorian-style waterfront hotel, spacious single-standing cottages, a 133-site RV village, tent campground, recreation center, restaurant and lounge, and harbors a 160-slip marina for the yachting public.
- Lake Erie Islands Historical Society
- Put-in-Bay's 6000 square foot Historical Museum operated by the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society at Put-in-Bay, OH.
- Goodtime Lake Erie Island Cruises
- Goodtime I Lake Erie Island Cruises
- Travel Lake Erie
- An online travel guide to the islands.
Middle Bass Island
Middle Bass Island is an island that is shaped like the Big Dipper and is one of three Bass Islands located at the center of a group of 23 smaller islands.Some of its more famous neighbors are South Bass Island, with the town of Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island, and Pelee Island. The island has a year-round population of 95 residents and surges to near 1,500 residents during the summer.
By 1875, Middle Bass Island's Golden Eagle Winery was reputed to be the largest wine producer in the United States. The Lonz family acquired the business in 1884 and owned and operated it until the death of George Lonz in 1968.
Lake Erie Islands History
The Other Islands
North Bass Island is an island mainly used as a vineyard.Johnson's Island is a 300-acre island in Sandusky Bay, located on the coast of Lake Erie, 3 miles from the city of Sandusky, Ohio. It was the site of a prisoner-of-war camp for Confederate officers captured during the American Civil War.
West Sister Island has a lighthouse that was established on the westernmost point of West Sister Island in 1848 to mark the west end of the South Passage through Lake Erie's Bass Islands.
Rattlesnake Island is an 85-acre island located on Lake Erie near Put-In-Bay, 11 miles northeast of Port Clinton, Ohio. The name Rattlesnake comes both from the actual Rattlesnakes that used to inhabit the island, as well as from the overall shape of the island.
Historical 1886 Lake Erie Islands Map
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What Places Have You Visited in Ohio?
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kiwisoutback Feb 25, 2009 @ 7:10 pm | delete
- I've never seen the Lake Erie Islands, but I should've -- I've driven in the area at leasts twice. Nice looking place! I'm lensrolling this to my Northern Route road trip lens.
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poddys Oct 15, 2008 @ 2:09 pm | delete
- Nice lens, it is very pretty up there. 5*****
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JaguarJulie Oct 14, 2008 @ 11:00 am | delete
- Ah, yes! I remember the islands -- visited them wayyy back when I was attending ONU. I think the winery at that time was Lonz or something. A group of us stayed up there for a long weekend holiday. Thanks for the memories.
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WendyKrick Sep 29, 2008 @ 10:29 pm | delete
- 5 stars. I've never been to lake Erie. It sure looks beautiful.
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Jul 17, 2008 @ 11:35 am | delete
- Top Quality Lens 5* and welcome to Travelmania group.
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Put-in-Bay Ohio
- Put-In-Bay killer apologizes, gets 16 years in prison
- CLEVELAND - A man will spend 16 years in prison, the maximum sentence the judge could give, for killing a Westlake man on vacation on Put-In-Bay. Zachary Brody, 27, gave a statement before the sentencing Wednesday afternoon. He took responsibility for ...
- TRIBE NOTES: Smith downplays Put in Bay altercation
- While Chris Perez was ripping Indians fans for not coming to games, Joe Smith was involved in an altercation at a bar at Put-In-Bay. According to the Put-In-Bay Police Department police report, there were no arrests and no charges filed as a result of ...
- Put-in-Bay's the place for crazy or calm, singles or families
- By Susan Glaser, The Plain Dealer Name game: The island is South Bass, but the village and township are Put-in-Bay. Its daytime personality is peaceful and family friendly, with nature walks and free fishing for kids, historical tours and fudge shops.
- Joe Smith Involved In Bar Fight, Responds By Saying Reports Are 'Very Inaccurate'
- by Brendan Porath ? May 22, 2012 4:04 PM CDT Indians reliever and submarine specialist Joe Smith was reportedly involved in a scuffle at a bar in Put-in-Bay early Sunday morning. Vince Grzegorek reports that Smith was asked for ID as he tried to enter ...
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