Port Clinton (Ohio)

By boat

Ferry

• The Jet ExpressHigh speed ferry that offers trips to Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay.

Boat launch

• Little Portage Access

  address: Darr Hopfinger Rd

• Portage River Fishing Access

Marinas

• Brands Marina

  phone: +1-877-585-1733
  address: 451 W. Lakeshore Dr

• Coastal Marine II

  phone: +1 419-732-2165
  address: 537 W. Lakeshore Dr

• Lakefront Marina

  phone: +1-800-745-3625
  address: 1805 W Lakeshore Dr

By car

By plane

• Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

• Erie-Ottawa County International AirportFlights to the Lake Erie islands are often arranged here. Can accept international visitors, but the customs are a bit less fluid then they would be at a larger airport..

• Liberty Aviation MuseumAn aviation museum at the Erie Ottawa International Airport with a heavy emphasis on aviation from the 1920s to the 1940s.

• Ottawa National Wildlife RefugeA popular spot for watching large birds, such as eagles.

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• Monsoon Lagoon Waterpark

  - located in Port Clinton

• Great Lakes Popcorn Co.

  phone: +1 419 732-3080
  address: 60 Madison St., Port Clinton
  Sample 30+ flavors of popcorn including Vanilla Butternut, Rootbeer, Jelly Bean and so on. The production process is done in front of customers.

• African Wildlife Safari

  phone: +1 419 732-3606
  address: 267 Lightner Rd. (off SR 163), Port Clinton
  This drive-thru safari has exotic animals, camel and pony rides, entertaining and educational animal shows, pig races, gift shop, picnic facilities, a snack bar and café and grill.

• Annual Main Street Port Clinton Walleye FestivalMain Street Port Clinton in May each year.

• Island Adventures Family Fun Center

  phone: +1 419-732-2020
  address: 280 SE Catawba Rd
  (SR 53) 18 hole mini-golf, go-carts, bumper boats, arcade, pizza. Open Memorial Day/Labor Day.

• Annual New Years Eve Walleye DropDown Town Port Clinton, December 31 of each year.

Beaches

• Port Clinton City Beach

  address: Perry St

Fishing charters

• FishinFul/Myrmidon Charters

  phone: +1 419-734-9711
  address: 1124 Lee Ave
  Apr 1-Oct 31
• Lake Erie Fishing Charters, Lakefront Marina +1-800-576-4606
• Lakeland Charters, Brands West Dock, +1 419-734-0440

• Sassy Sal Charters

  phone: +1 419-732-7755
  address: 40 Jefferson St
  (SR 163).

• Shore-Nuf Charters

  phone: +1 419-734-9999
  address: 247 Lakeshore Drive
  Head-boats - $30-35.00 per head.

Welcome Center

• Lake Erie Islands Welcome Center

  phone: +1 419-734-4386
  address: 770 E. Catawba Rd
  (SR 53). 'Discount tickets' for ferry boats, attractions, maps, restrooms. Open year around.

• Cheese Haven

  phone: +1 419-734-2611
  address: 2920 E. Harbor Rd
  The Largest Cheese Shop In Ohio, located at Providing, cheese, smoked meat and fish, BBQ ribs, wine, beer, candy since 1949. Some free samples for tasting. It is one of those places, you just want to visit. Unique.

• The Mon Ami Restaurant and Historic Winery

  phone: +1 419-797-4445
  address: 3845 East Wine Cellar Road

• Jims Taxidermy

  phone: +1 419-734-4224
  address: 2133 E. Harbor Rd
• Northcoast Canvas, 250 SE Catawba, +1 419-734-5453 Marine upholstery, enclosures, storage and canvas shop.

• Jolly Roger Seafood House

  address: 1737 E Perry St
  Dine inside, outside or carry-out. Fresh Lake Erie fish, shrimp, soups. Great food! Closed part of winter.

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• Tin Goose DinerClassic American diner at the airport.

• Mendoza's

• Mr Ed's Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 419-734-2243
  address: 255 W Lakeshore Dr

Budget

• Commodore Perry Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 419-732-2645
  address: 255 W Lakeshore Dr

• Our Guest Inn & Suites

  address: 220 E Perry St

• Super 8

Mid-range

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island

  phone: +1 419-732-7322
  address: 50 NE Catawba Rd
  Free breakfast & WiFi

Splurge

Bed & Breakfast

• The Five Bells Inn

  address: 2766 Sand Rd

Camping

• Ida Rupp Public Library

  phone: +1 419-732-3212
  address: 310 Madison St

• Port Clinton Post Office

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• Catawba Island
• Cedar Point
• Huron
• Marblehead
• Milan Birthplace of Thomas A. Edison, inventor.
• Put-in-Bay
• Sandusky
• Vermilion

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