{"id":324,"date":"2011-06-20T23:22:00","date_gmt":"2011-06-21T03:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2011\/06\/20\/south-bass-island-%e2%80%93-getaway-for-a-day-a-week-or-a-month\/"},"modified":"2018-04-08T20:01:18","modified_gmt":"2018-04-09T00:01:18","slug":"south-bass-island-getaway-for-a-day-a-week-or-a-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/south-bass-island-getaway-for-a-day-a-week-or-a-month\/","title":{"rendered":"South Bass Island \u2013 getaway for a day, a week or a month"},"content":{"rendered":"
Escaping to the islands has such a romantic sound, and yet it’s such an easy and inexpensive thing to do for those in the Midwest and central Canada. The Lake Erie Islands, roughly half-way between Cleveland and Detroit\/Windsor offer something for vacationers of every stripe.<\/div>\n
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To list all the attractions and activities available would require a book, which incidentally is available for free from Lake Erie Shores and\u00a0 <\/span>Islands website<\/a>. \u00a0<\/span>But, for the purposes of this article, we are going to focus on just one of the islands \u2013 South Bass Island, also commonly referred to as Put-in-Bay<\/a>. Even focusing on just one of the nine islands, it will still be impossible to list everything there is to do in this one article, but we\u2019ll hit some of the highlights.<\/div>\n
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A twenty-minute ferry ride from Catawba Island, Ohio<\/a> will get you there, via the Miller Ferry<\/a>. A single adult fare is only $6.50 and you can take your own bike for $2 or your car for only $15. Miller Ferry has been transporting visitors and residents to the islands since the early 1900\u2019s. You can go online and get island coupons<\/a> or purchase Playcation packages from their website. \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

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Once on the island, do as many locals do and rent a golf cart when you get off the boat. Two rental companies are immediately adjacent to the Miller dock when you land, and there are many more rentals located around the island. Last time I was there, I rented from E\u2019s Golf Carts<\/a>, just to the right as you leave the ferry.\u00a0 <\/span>Rest assured you\u2019ll get a great rate from this family-run business, whether you opt for a 2, 4, 6, or 8seater.<\/div>\n
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If you drive your car and find a parking spot downtown, chances are you\u2019ll want to leave it parked. In that case, look for the bright yellow Poe\u2019sPedicabs<\/span>. These bicycle-powered versions of the rickshaw cruise around the downtown area, and are a great way to get around. The super comfy carriages can hold three passengers, and the drivers are well-versed with interesting info about the Put-in-Bay area. You\u2019ll get unobstructed views and door-to-door service. If you\u2019re lucky, you might even get local school superintendent StevePoe as your driver. You can connect with Poe\u2019s Pedicabs via Facebook or email<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Fascinated by lighthouses? Make a hard left as you leave the ferry and in a quarter mile, you can see the South Bass IslandLighthouse<\/a>. Operated from 1897 until 1962, the property is now owned by Ohio State University.\u00a0 <\/span>Its giant fourth-order Fresnel lens is now on display at the LakeErie Historical Society Museum<\/a> (definitely worth a visit.)<\/div>\n
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Even taller than the lighthouse is the iconic symbol ofPut-in-Bay, the Perry\u2019s Victory andInternational Peace Memorial<\/a>. \u00a0<\/span>A Doric column, rising 352 feet above Lake Erie, it\u2019s the first landmark you\u2019ll notice approaching the island from any direction. Presently, the monument is cloaked with scaffolding at the uppermost elevation while it is being refurbished for the coming bi-centennial commemoration of the War of 1812. Inside and outside the visitor\u2019s center, park rangers put on a wealth of interesting programs to help you grasp the role this area played during the war.<\/div>\n
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Looking for tons of good family fun? Head over to Perry\u2019s Cave<\/a> on Catawba Avenue. From the \u201cWar of 18 Holes\u201d miniature golf, to the rock climbing wall to sifting for gems, there\u2019s lots to do outdoors. Inside, be sure to see the butterfly house with hundreds of lively beauties before descending into the fascinating Perry\u2019sCave. The cave is a whopping 208 feet long by 165 feet wide with an underground lake. See their website for \u00a0<\/span>money-saving package deals.<\/div>\n
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For more attractions like the world\u2019s largest geode and a captivating wintertime display, continue reading into the wineries section (even if you are traveling with children.)<\/div>\n
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Winery tours<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Two excellent winery tours offer something for everyone.Besides being able to sample some of the best Lake Erie wines, these two offer other attractions to interest the younger members of your family.<\/div>\n
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Right across the street from Perry\u2019s Cave is the HeinemanWinery & Crystal Cave. The Crystal Cave<\/span> is just that \u2013 a descent into a cave with walls, ceiling and floor lined with beautiful blue crystals. It\u2019s acknowledged as the world\u2019s largest geode and was discovered in 1897. The crystals range from 8 to 18 inches in length.<\/div>\n
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Upstairs, Heineman\u2019sWinery<\/span> offers a tasting bar, a shaded wine garden, winery tour and a giftshop. The winery was founded in 1888 and today it\u2019s run by third and fourth-generation Heineman\u2019s. During prohibition, Heineman\u2019s survived, while 17 other wineries folded, by producing grape juice and by giving tours of their CrystalCave. Today, they control 50 acres of grapes on South Bass Island and continue to produce an excellent selection of Lake Erie\u2019s finest wines<\/span>. \u00a0<\/span>Shipping only to addresses in Ohio, they still manage to crush, bottle and ship 40,000 gallons of their award-winning wines to people state-wide.<\/div>\n
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Back in the downtown area, you\u2019ll want to devote a couple hours to take the Doller Estate<\/a> and Put-in-Bay Winery tour. \u00a0<\/span>The historic DollerHouse is a Victorian, Italianate mansion built on a beautiful estate overlooking the lake and Gibraltar Island. On the first floor, you’ll find Put-in-Bay Winery<\/a>. Whether you choose to sample your wines on the front lawn or in the wonderful garden out back, you\u2019re sure to enjoy your time there. The winery has only been open since 2009, but they feature a rich, warm and inviting tasting room along with wine- themed gifts for sale.<\/div>\n
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A tour of the Doller House also includes a tour of the superbly done Island Life\u00a0 <\/span>Museum. You’ll be able to actually go inside the last remaining ice house on the island and see how ice could be cut from Lake Erie in winter, and actually stored inside for up to two years. Amazing.\u00a0 <\/span>Their winter life section also includes an original ice-sail boat that would whisk across Lake Erie\u2019s smooth ice at speeds over 100 m.p.h.\u00a0 <\/span>That\u2019s insane; but, truth-be-told, I\u2019d have loved to try it.<\/div>\n
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DollerHouse is also the site of a great many catered corporate and private parties<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Stopping to eat<\/strong><\/div>\n

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All those fresh air activities are sure to work up an appetite. Luckily, if there\u2019s anything Put-in-Bay is lacking, it\u2019s not great restaurants. If you drive to Put-in-Bay, you\u2019re sure to see the billboards advertising The Boardwalk and their \u201cOhio\u2019s best\u201d lobster bisque.\u00a0 <\/span>Not just marketing hype, this is a signature dish of hearty bisque with full-size pieces of lobster meat. If the weather is pleasant, sit outside on the picnic benches and enjoy all the action of the marina.<\/div>\n
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Right across the street, also in the downtown area, is Mossback\u2019sIsland Bar & Grill<\/span> with great perch and walleye dinners, cool drinks and a great air-conditioned view of the waterfront. \u00a0<\/span>A block away is Tipper\u2019sSeafood and Steak House<\/span>, a really large restaurant & buffet where\u00a0 <\/span>I loved their half-pound basket of WalleyeBites. Attached to Tipper\u2019s is the BeerBarrel Saloon<\/a>. The \u201cBarrel\u201d holds the Guinness World Record for longest permanent bar in the world at 405\u2019 10\u201d long. \u00a0<\/span>With160 bar stools and 56 beer taps, this place quenches a lot of thirsts each week.<\/p>\n

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For a quieter meal, just down Delaware Street, you\u2019ll find Pasquale\u2019s Caf\u00e9<\/a>. Stop here for a great breakfast, lunch or dinner from their large menu<\/span>. I\u2019d recommend their tomato, spinach & bacon omelette for breakfast. Yummy!<\/div>\n
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If you are mid-island, around Heineman\u2019s or Perry\u2019s Cave, proceed just a little further and try Goat Soup and Whiskey<\/span>.Their claim to fame is \u201chome of the original perch taco.\u201d Whether for lunch or dinner, if you like Lake Erie Perch, you\u2019ve got to try these. You can order the perch either fried or grilled and the special \u201cpali-wali secret sauce\u201d makes this a gourmet treat. Downstairs you\u2019ll find the Chocolate Cafe & Museum for coffees, ice cream, gelato, and oh yeah, chocolate candies.<\/div>\n
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Accommodations for the night<\/strong><\/div>\n

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By now you should be well-fed, well- tired and ready for a place to spend the night. \u00a0<\/span>Hope you planned early. Accommodations can fill up months in advance, so it never hurts to think ahead.\u00a0 <\/span>Your opportunities run the gamut on Put-in-Bay from a state-run campground, to B&B\u2019s, motels, resorts and private homes.<\/div>\n
If you\u2019ve got a group coming together for a reunion or possibly a corporate retreat, you seriously should consider renting a home for a week. Many wonderful homes and cottages are available at more than competitive rates.<\/div>\n
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I had the opportunity to stay at Casual Cape & Guest House (http:\/\/casualcapepib.com\/) on Mikes Drive in the East Point section of the island. A welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the downtown area, this beautifully decorated home is in a quiet and private neighborhood setting. Here, the only singing you\u2019ll hear will be from the birds who call Put-in-Bay home. \u00a0<\/span>A quick, under 10-minute bike or golf cart ride and you can be back downtown.<\/div>\n
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Casual Cape is an unusual home with two master bedrooms upstairs, each with its own private bath.\u00a0Downstairs are another two bedrooms and another bath.\u00a0 <\/span>Two screened porches complement the nautical themed kitchen and living room. The place is fully air-conditioned and comes complete with a well-equipped kitchen as well as a handy washer and dryer.\u00a0 <\/span>The entire 1,800sq.ft. home, which sleeps 12, is located on an acre of well-maintained lawn with off-street parking available.<\/div>\n
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Reading through their Guest Book, it\u2019s evident that this has been the site of many wonderful family get-togethers as well as many quiet getaways. Owner\u2019s David and Jill Warga<\/a>, take great pride in this property and if you have a need for a large, comfortable home, this would be a wonderful choice. Click here<\/a> for a photo tour of the home and the guest house.<\/div>\n
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Need more ideas or assistance?<\/strong><\/div>\n

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For help locating accommodations, attractions or events, check out ShoresAndIslands.com<\/a> or stop by one of the two Lake Erie Shores and Islands Welcome Centers. The two centers are located at 4424 Milan Rd., Suite A (US 250), Sandusky, OH 44870(phone \u00a0800-255-3743) and 770 SE Catawba Rd. (SR 53), Port Clinton, OH43452 (phone 800-441-1271.)<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Escaping to the islands has such a romantic sound, and yet it’s such an easy and inexpensive thing to do for those in the Midwest and central Canada. The Lake Erie Islands, roughly half-way between Cleveland and Detroit\/Windsor offer something for vacationers of every stripe. To list all the attractions and activities available would require a book, which incidentally is available for free from Lake Erie Shores and\u00a0 Islands website. \u00a0But, for the purposes of this article, we are going to focus on just one of the islands \u2013 South Bass Island, also commonly referred to as Put-in-Bay. 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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? 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