Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island

Put-in-Bay, on beautiful South Bass Island, is Ohio’s and Lake Erie’s best kept secret. Situated between Cleveland and Toledo, the island offers lots of activities and events.

Put-in-Bay attracts more than 1.5 million visitors each summer. Families, school & tour groups are drawn to here to enjoy the history and the terrific shopping & fun attractions. The Perry Memorial dominates the downtown harbor. There are two cave tours, a butterfly house, antique car museum, 18-hole miniature golf course & maze. A new amusement park features an arcade, water balloon launch, electric go-carts, bumper boats and RC vehicles.

Enjoy our historical museum, historic home tour, Perry Memorial visitor center, DeRivera Park, a winery and South Bass Island Lighthouse.
Fish for perch and walleye, jet ski or kayak Put-in-Bay’s waters. Dock your boat for the night, camp for the week or spend a restful night at one of our great hotels, bed & breakfasts, cottages, condos or private homes. Great entertainment, fantastic restaurants and fun taverns round out the island’s nightlife.