Sandusky Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Between seeking thrills on some of the world’s best roller coasters or reeling in your big catch from Lake Erie, this charming town will keep you entertained for days.

Sandusky, located directly on Lake Erie’s south shore in Ohio, is a small city with a big personality. It retains its vintage charm while having a variety of tourist attractions. Stop through as part of a Great Lakes tour or visit Sandusky as a standalone destination.

The months between Memorial Day and Labour Day are the high tourism season in the Great Lakes region. The famed amusement park at Cedar Point is easily the main attraction of Sandusky. It is widely known as one of the world’s best amusement parks for its large number of rides and prime spot on the edge of a peninsular. Millennium Force and Top Thrill Dragster are two of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the world. Cedar Point also has water rides, an arcade, children’s attractions and musical performances. Take a break from the rides and soak up the sun on the adjacent beach along Lake Erie.

Five indoor water parks operate year-round. These include Castaway Bay and Soak City, located adjacent to Cedar Point. Spend a day at Kalahari Resort, which has the largest indoor water park in the U.S.

Boaters and fishers will find Sandusky the perfect base from which to get out on the water. Charter a boat to reel in the big catches during a day of offshore fishing. Try your luck at the scenic Castalia State Fish Hatchery along Cold Creek or head to Cold Creek Trout Camp. Rent a motorboat or ride the ferry to go island hopping along the charming Lake Erie Islands. Explore the shops, restaurants and attractions at Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island and Middle Bass Island.

Stop at one of the many restaurants in the area for a delicious meal fresh from the lake. Take the marked wine trail to visit more than a dozen different wineries that offer tastings. 

Sandusky is conveniently located just over an hour’s drive from Cleveland to the east and Toledo to the west.

Where to stay in Sandusky

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Historic Downtown Sandusky

Though Historic Downtown Sandusky may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jackson Street Pier and Shoreline Park.

Historic Downtown Sandusky
Comfort Inn Sandusky
Comfort Inn Sandusky
2.5 out of 5
5909 Milan Rd, JCT US250 and RT2, Sandusky, OH
The price is ₹5,989 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
₹5,989
₹6,812 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Sandusky. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Very money friendly hotel in a great area"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2024

Comfort Inn Sandusky
Quality Inn & Suites Sandusky
Quality Inn & Suites Sandusky
2.5 out of 5
6220 Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH
The price is ₹4,372 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
₹4,372
₹4,974 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandusky. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
"It was perfect for after Cedar Point. Clean, up do date."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

Quality Inn & Suites Sandusky
Cedar Point's Castaway Bay
Cedar Point's Castaway Bay
3 out of 5
2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky, OH
The price is ₹11,692 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
₹11,692
₹13,299 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (608 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Inn at Fulton
The Inn at Fulton
2 out of 5
201 Fulton St, Sandusky, OH
Stay at this aparthotel in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Cedar Point and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Thin walls
"The complaints I have, is that you can hear your neighbors like the walls are really thin, then it’s by a business and fire station. And you share a balcony with the other condo next to you."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2024

The Inn at Fulton
Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point
Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point
2.5 out of 5
1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH
Stay at this cabin in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and water park access (surcharge). Popular attractions Cedar Point and Sports Force Parks at Cedar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (262 reviews)
"Loved"

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2024

Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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