CITY SPOTLIGHT:

YOUR GUIDE TO Sandusky, Ohio

lake in Sandusky

Know Before You Go: About Sandusky

Before you go, let us help you map out your journey to Sandusky, located on the dreamy shores of Lake Erie, where fun awaits for the whole family.

Burrowed along the shorelines of Lake Erie and not far from Ohio’s world-class resort islands like Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay, Sandusky provides several travelers with a base for exploring the Erie Islands and the Ohio Shore. Add to this the thrill and spill of three large indoor waterparks and a famous theme park and you have a mega-awesome getaway destination! Come connect with friends and family today.

The Lake Effect

The best time of year to pay a visit to Sandusky largely depends on what you intend to do here. As a town situated in the upper Midwest, it does have a heavy winter complete with ice and snow, so recreational activities then, obviously, are less appealing with the exception of snow sports such as skiing. But don’t you worry—the indoor waterparks are open year-round. July and August are peak months for theme park seekers—bringing bigger crowds and higher prices. The fall season offers smaller crowds as well as more comfortable temperatures.

Giggles and Grins

Get your heart pounding on 17 stomach-turning rollercoasters—including several that are among the fastest in the world—at Cedar Point, one of Sandusky’s main attractions. You'll even find 71 additional rides to conquer! Wait, there’s more—splash in a waterpark, go Jurassic with animatronic dinosaurs or gaze at the park's colorful lights reflected off Lake Eerie. Of course, you’ll find other attractions outside of these parks. Among the most popular are the Merry-Go-Round Museum, Sandusky State Theatre and the Maritime Museum of Sandusky.

Sandusky's Port in a Storm

Sandusky is a shipping port, and its economy is robust. The city is home to one of the largest coal ports on the Great Lakes and also thrives on its fishing industry as well as local goods. A drive around the city brings you to a diverse mix of industrial plants, such as manufacturers of automotive parts, food processing equipment, vinyl products and more.

Getting Around is Easy

When traveling to Sandusky by air, you'll be 57 miles away from the city when you land at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Rent a car or climb aboard the Capitol Limited train right from the airport and arrive in downtown. Once in the city, you can make a reservation with the Sandusky Transit System to pick you up at your hotel and take you where you want to go. Want to visit the sights in Toledo? Ride the Capitol Limited to experience views of Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie and the Portage River you can't see any other way.

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Things to Do in Sandusky

Home to the thrilling rollercoaster fun of Cedar Point, we know the best things to do in Sandusky and our guide will help you plan a great vacation.