Category Archives: Ottawa County

Lakeside-Marblehead, Ottawa County, The Mainland, Tour the Lake Erie Shores and Islands

An Introduction to the Marblehead Peninsula

Welcome to Lakeside-Marblehead, Oh

Visiting The Marblehead Peninsula

East Harbor State Park View of Lake Erie
East Harbor State Park View of Lake Erie

Browse unique gift shops, dine on fresh Lake Erie perch at local restaurants and visit  the local attractions while on Lake Erie’s Marblehead Peninsula. Enjoy sight seeing, fishing, and a trip to a sandy beach. The Marblehead Peninsula is rich in history, culture and tradition, family fun, and adventure.

The Marblehead Lighthouse

The Marblehead Lighthouse
The Marblehead Lighthouse

Marblehead, Ohio is home to the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes.

The lighthouse is part of the 9-acre (3.6 ha) Marblehead Lighthouse State Park. The park features picnic tables and offers views of Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay,Kelleys Island and South Bass Island. The Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society operates the Marblehead Lighthouse Museum in the old keeper’s house. Exhibits include the lighthouse, a Fresnel lens, ice harvesting, ice fishing, local maritime industry, ships, local fossils and shipwrecks. Visitors can take tours of the lighthouse tower in the summer.

 

Ottawa County, Port Clinton, The Mainland, Tour the Lake Erie Shores and Islands

An Introduction to Port Clinton

Welcome to Port Clinton, Ohio

The Walleye Capital of the World

Port Clinton Fishing Charter Boats
Port Clinton Fishing Charter Boats

Known as the Walleye Capital of the World, Port Clinton is a fishermans destination popular for limit catches of walleye, perch and smallmouth bass. Charter a boat, join a walk on fishing charter, or dock your own boat at one of the many marinas.

Family Activities in Port Clinton

Port Clinton, Oh.
Port Clinton, Oh.

Things to see and things to do are abundant in Port Clinton, Oh. Visit a water park, go on an African safari , and even take a helicopter ride above the shores of Lake Erie. Home to the Jet Express dock on the mainland, Port Clinton is also your gateway to Put-in-Bay.

Fairs & Festivals in Port Clinton

Port Clinton Walleye Festival
Port Clinton Walleye Festival

Port Clinton boasts a number of special events all year long. Most popular is the Walleye Festival held each Memorial weekend on the Lake Erie shore. Popular for live entertainment in the big tent, rides, food, prize booths, and vendors, fair goers come from miles around to enjoy the Walleye Fest.

Popular events also include the annual Art in the Park craft fair where crafters come from many states to offer their homemade items and the Walleye Madness at Midnight celebration on New Years Eve.