Welcome to Port Clinton, Ohio - Your Great Lake Escape !

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Welcome to Port Clinton, Ohio - Your Great Lake Escape !

Family Fun / Entertainment

100% Family Fun! You will be thrilled, and exhausted when the day is over AND experience one of the best amusement parks (in the world!). This place is a gem, and its right in our back yard!
314 locals recommend
Cedar Point
1 Cedar Point Dr
314 locals recommend
100% Family Fun! You will be thrilled, and exhausted when the day is over AND experience one of the best amusement parks (in the world!). This place is a gem, and its right in our back yard!
Go Karts, Bumper Boats and Mini Golf! Just good wholesome family fun for all ages !
13 locals recommend
Island Adventures Family Fun Center
280 SE Catawba Rd
13 locals recommend
Go Karts, Bumper Boats and Mini Golf! Just good wholesome family fun for all ages !
Search online for coupons to drastically limit the price of a drive through. P.S. while you're not suppose to, stop at Walmart and bring in your own Carrots (shhhhh, i didn't tell you that). Hide them and have a great time!
65 locals recommend
African Safari Wildlife Park
267 S Lightner Rd
65 locals recommend
Search online for coupons to drastically limit the price of a drive through. P.S. while you're not suppose to, stop at Walmart and bring in your own Carrots (shhhhh, i didn't tell you that). Hide them and have a great time!
Keep an eye out on Groupon for 2 for 1 (and other) paddling specials! Good relaxing family fun....even for the beginner. Paddle boarding and kayaks available!
19 locals recommend
Portage River Paddling Company - Port Clinton
3134 W Harbor Rd
19 locals recommend
Keep an eye out on Groupon for 2 for 1 (and other) paddling specials! Good relaxing family fun....even for the beginner. Paddle boarding and kayaks available!
The Cedar Point Water Park (formerly known as Soak City). A great stop, and you don't have to visit the Amusement Park to enjoy a day here (you can do the CP Shores park only).
19 locals recommend
Cedar Point Shores
1 Cedar Point Dr
19 locals recommend
The Cedar Point Water Park (formerly known as Soak City). A great stop, and you don't have to visit the Amusement Park to enjoy a day here (you can do the CP Shores park only).
Waterpark (Indoor) and a luxurious atmosphere featuring drinks, dining and relaxation! Beautiful / relaxing way to spend an evening (or day trip!). Tickets available for those NOT staying at the resort as well! Call ahead and reserve!
68 locals recommend
Kalahari Resorts Sandusky
7000 Kalahari Dr
68 locals recommend
Waterpark (Indoor) and a luxurious atmosphere featuring drinks, dining and relaxation! Beautiful / relaxing way to spend an evening (or day trip!). Tickets available for those NOT staying at the resort as well! Call ahead and reserve!
Cedar Points INDOOR Water Park Castaway Bay has reopened for reservations in 2021! Located near Cedar Point just before the Cedar Point Causeway with a great area to spend a day (great fun and great eats within walking distance!)
13 locals recommend
Castaway Bay
2001 Cleveland Rd W
13 locals recommend
Cedar Points INDOOR Water Park Castaway Bay has reopened for reservations in 2021! Located near Cedar Point just before the Cedar Point Causeway with a great area to spend a day (great fun and great eats within walking distance!)
Captain Henry and his mates will put you on the Fish! Relaxing day, afternoon and evening trips with a very courteous captain. Give Henry a call, tell him STEVE J sent you!
Eye Stopper Fishing Charters - Lake Erie, OH
Captain Henry and his mates will put you on the Fish! Relaxing day, afternoon and evening trips with a very courteous captain. Give Henry a call, tell him STEVE J sent you!
A trip to the North Bass Islands to enjoy the views along the lake, the shores of the Island and more. Grab dinner Grab Ice Cream Cruise around the Island on a Golf Cart (sight seeing). One of the longest bars you'll ever come across, and at the Boardwalk....some of the best Lobster Bisque to ever cross your lips! Spend a day here with the family, or an evening with your friends! Can't miss fun and entertainment!
11 locals recommend
Put in Bay Winery
392 Bayview Ave
11 locals recommend
A trip to the North Bass Islands to enjoy the views along the lake, the shores of the Island and more. Grab dinner Grab Ice Cream Cruise around the Island on a Golf Cart (sight seeing). One of the longest bars you'll ever come across, and at the Boardwalk....some of the best Lobster Bisque to ever cross your lips! Spend a day here with the family, or an evening with your friends! Can't miss fun and entertainment!

City/town information

Welcome to the City of Port Clinton, Ohio. The City of Port Clinton, commonly known as the Walleye Capital of the World, is a great destination located on Lake Erie in Ottawa County, Ohio. Our beautiful shoreline community features a newly refurbished natural preserve that provides habitat for many of the area's wildlife species. Locals and guests enjoy swimming, windsurfing, or just relaxing in the sun at the City beach. Our many different parks offer playgrounds, picnic areas, shelters and youth sporting events. Schedule your fishing trip right in downtown Port Clinton on one of the many different charter boats or walk on head boats. Located between Toledo and Cleveland Port Clinton is a great central location for vacationers to Lake Erie and offers residents easy access to big city amenities. Port Clinton is accessible by car, boat, or even by plane via the Erie Ottawa International Airport. The Port Clinton Local School District is ranked among the best in the state, coupled with an abundance of recreational activities, affordable housing, and small-town character; the City of Port Clinton is a desired location for business and residents alike..
28 locals recommend
Port Clinton
28 locals recommend
Welcome to the City of Port Clinton, Ohio. The City of Port Clinton, commonly known as the Walleye Capital of the World, is a great destination located on Lake Erie in Ottawa County, Ohio. Our beautiful shoreline community features a newly refurbished natural preserve that provides habitat for many of the area's wildlife species. Locals and guests enjoy swimming, windsurfing, or just relaxing in the sun at the City beach. Our many different parks offer playgrounds, picnic areas, shelters and youth sporting events. Schedule your fishing trip right in downtown Port Clinton on one of the many different charter boats or walk on head boats. Located between Toledo and Cleveland Port Clinton is a great central location for vacationers to Lake Erie and offers residents easy access to big city amenities. Port Clinton is accessible by car, boat, or even by plane via the Erie Ottawa International Airport. The Port Clinton Local School District is ranked among the best in the state, coupled with an abundance of recreational activities, affordable housing, and small-town character; the City of Port Clinton is a desired location for business and residents alike..

Neighborhoods

Lakeside

Sightseeing

Historically speaking, it doesn't get much better. Bring a lunch, and a CAMERA! Beautiful area that attracts visitors from all over the United States
54 locals recommend
Marblehead Lighthouse
110 Lighthouse Drive
54 locals recommend
Historically speaking, it doesn't get much better. Bring a lunch, and a CAMERA! Beautiful area that attracts visitors from all over the United States
Visit Port Clinton's own Lake Erie Lighthouse (recently redone and well placed as an attractive sightseeing opportunity). Grab a camera and walk the shore!
20 locals recommend
Port Clinton Lighthouse
West State Route 163
20 locals recommend
Visit Port Clinton's own Lake Erie Lighthouse (recently redone and well placed as an attractive sightseeing opportunity). Grab a camera and walk the shore!

Food and Fun (Drinks, Cocktails, Nightlife etc!)

Little bit of food mixed in with a whole Lotta fun! Everything from grabbing a Pizza at Sloopy's....to enjoying a Cocktail at Gideon Owen, The Gristmill (or some local Brew from Twin Oast Brewery!).
Best Pizza in Town (see my TOP SPOTS Board in the kitchen for more great local Must tries!).
7 locals recommend
Sloopy's Pizza
226 Madison St
7 locals recommend
Best Pizza in Town (see my TOP SPOTS Board in the kitchen for more great local Must tries!).
New local hot spot located down by the Drawbridge and Jet Express! The Gristmill has quickly become a go to for locals and for those traveling into the area.
7 locals recommend
The Gristmill
4 Monroe Street
7 locals recommend
New local hot spot located down by the Drawbridge and Jet Express! The Gristmill has quickly become a go to for locals and for those traveling into the area.
Formerly the Mon Ami, the new Owners have taken the reigns and really upgraded the food, fun and atmosphere! This is an excellent dining / entertainment experience (definitely check this out for dinner!).
38 locals recommend
Gideon Owen Wine Company
3845 E Wine Cellar Rd
38 locals recommend
Formerly the Mon Ami, the new Owners have taken the reigns and really upgraded the food, fun and atmosphere! This is an excellent dining / entertainment experience (definitely check this out for dinner!).
Best BBQ in the area ! Formerly known as Nagoya, now serving all your BBQ favorites w/ an updated atmosphere including outdoor seating!
26 locals recommend
The 'Que Barbecue & Brew
3975 E Harbor Rd
26 locals recommend
Best BBQ in the area ! Formerly known as Nagoya, now serving all your BBQ favorites w/ an updated atmosphere including outdoor seating!
Small Town USA meets "best breakfast in the area". Visited by many local celebrities and a "must do" breakfast break for all those traveling into the area. Tight, but worth the wait and the food!
18 locals recommend
Ala Carte Café
225 Madison St
18 locals recommend
Small Town USA meets "best breakfast in the area". Visited by many local celebrities and a "must do" breakfast break for all those traveling into the area. Tight, but worth the wait and the food!
44 locals recommend
Twin Oast Brewing
3630 NE Catawba Rd
44 locals recommend