{"id":10881,"date":"2014-09-05T08:33:25","date_gmt":"2014-09-05T12:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=10881"},"modified":"2017-11-19T09:36:11","modified_gmt":"2017-11-19T14:36:11","slug":"well-kept-secrets-lake-erie-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/well-kept-secrets-lake-erie-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Not so well kept secrets of a Lake Erie island"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s home to the 3rd<\/sup> tallest monument in the world.\u00a0 Any guesses?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s home to the 2nd<\/sup> tallest monument in the United States.\u00a0 Any ideas?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s home to the tallest Doric column in the world.\u00a0 Give up yet?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s located on South Bass Island in Lake Erie, near Cedar Point. Hint!!! It\u2019s pictured right here.<\/p>\n

\"Perry's<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the Perry\u2019s Victory and International Peace Memorial<\/a> \u2013 the only peace memorial in any of our National Parks.<\/p>\n

The Visitors Center has an excellent display that explains just how Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry was able to encircle the British and win the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813. A park ranger expanded on the story with some very interesting details that made you wonder how he ever pulled off such a feat. Commodore Perry, you were one remarkable dude.\u00a0 We salute you.<\/p>\n

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A short walk away is the monument and an elevator will whisk you to the top. From here, you can see to China, well maybe just Canada, but you can see for a long way.<\/p>\n

Walking around the monument, there are corner plaques on all four sides that identify the islands and shores you are seeing from this 352 foot high perch. Rangers do a good job of explaining what you are seeing and discussing places you might want to visit.<\/p>\n[Read about the re-enactment of the battle held here in 2013<\/a>]\n

One day – 3 Killer Meal locations:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Breakfast<\/strong> for champions can be found at a neat little new place (only three years old) called The Old Forge<\/a>. This former blacksmith\u2019s shop has been beautifully restored, using as much of the original materials as humanly possible. Inside are comfortable tables and booths.\u00a0 Outside there is a Key West-ish type garden bar.<\/p>\n

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But the star here is the breakfast menu \u2013 with to-die-for Pecan Waffles and Strawberry-Banana crepes. One taste and you\u2019ll be back.<\/p>\n

For lunch<\/strong>, there nothing better than the meal that brought me all the way back up to the islands \u2013 the Original Perch Taco served right here at The Goat Soup and Whiskey<\/a> on Catawba Avenue. Start off with a Basil Strawberry Mojito, work into a Seafood Gumbo and then try to put away three Lake Erie Perch Tacos.\u00a0 Mmmm!!!\u00a0 Should have probably only ordered two, but they were sooooo good.<\/p>\n

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Dining is available inside or out. The other local favorite I haven\u2019t tried yet is their Reuben Balls.\u00a0 Gotta get back soon and give them a try.<\/p>\n

When it\u2019s dinner time<\/strong>, trek up the stairs to the Upper Deck at the Boardwalk Complex<\/span>. For seven years now, PIB\u2019ers have been enjoying the view of the harbor and the great food here.\u00a0 Drinks are bountiful, and the appetizers are amazing. I enjoyed a South Bass Island Ice Tea and had to watch my step when it came time to leave. A Long Island Ice Tea doesn\u2019t even come close.<\/p>\n

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The lobster bisque is renowned here, and can be had in a large bowl or a bread bowl. Cheese lovers will gravitate to their Lobster Mac & Cheese, but I couldn\u2019t pass up two of Lake Erie\u2019s finest \u2013 the Walleye and Lake Erie Perch combo.<\/p>\n

Where to Stay:<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of life\u2019s sinful pleasures is to watch The Ohio State Buckeye\u2019s trounce their competition during fall football season. I\u2019ve been enjoying the ride since the 60\u2019s and it never gets old. The only thing better than watching the game is watching the game at an official Buckeye\u2019s hangout spot. Luckily you can find one in about every state in the union.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m extremely lucky in that one of the finer Buckeye establishments is only an hour away from home. Bay Lodging<\/a> is one part motel, one part Buckeye tiki-bar and 100% Ohio State fan-tastic.\u00a0 There\u2019s both indoor and outdoor pools next to the tiki bar, and even a spa.<\/p>\n

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Tailgating aside, the motel is quite comfortable. Spent the night here in June, and it was quite spacious.\u00a0 I had two double beds, a worktable with two chairs and a decent size compact refrigerator.\u00a0 The bathroom was large as well.\u00a0 Wi-Fi worked, so I was a happy camper.<\/p>\n

The hotel is located just a few blocks from downtown Put-In-Bay, so you are close to all the action but at the end of a quiet street. It\u2019s really an ideal location.\u00a0 Staff are great and I really enjoyed the stay.<\/p>\n

Getting to and fro<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an island after all, so you won\u2019t be driving or walking here.\u00a0 That\u2019s where Miller Ferry<\/a> comes in.\u00a0 Their ferry service will bring you, your bike, your car or your camper over in just about 15 minutes from the mainland at Catawba Island (which really isn\u2019t an island \u2013 confusing, I know.) Once on the island, if you didn\u2019t opt to bring your car, you can rent bikes or golf carts (the preferred vehicle of choice.)<\/p>\n

Miller Ferry will also take you to the other Bass Islands (Middle Bass and North Bass) if you are interested.\u00a0 South Bass is the most popular, with the most activity however.<\/p>\n

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The ferry runs as long as the weather holds out, but check their schedule online<\/a> so you don\u2019t miss the last boat of the day.<\/p>\n

For more information on Put-In-Bay: \u00a0Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s home to the 3rd tallest monument in the world.\u00a0 Any guesses? It\u2019s home to the 2nd tallest monument in the United States.\u00a0 Any ideas? It\u2019s home to the tallest Doric column in the world.\u00a0 Give up yet? It\u2019s located on South Bass Island in Lake Erie, near Cedar Point. Hint!!! It\u2019s pictured right here. 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