2023 Best of Lake Erie: Island Fun
While both Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island have their share of wineries and bars, they’re also ideal places
for a day — or more — of family fun.
Put-in-Bay
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Photo Opp: The new script sign at South Bass Island State Park.
Learning Opp: The Lake Erie Island Nature and Wildlife Center, which offers classes, exhibits and special events.
Kids Love: Perry’s Cave Family Fun Center, Kimberly’s Carousel,
the Put-in-Bay Candy Bar and Crystal Cave at Heineman’s Winery.
Kelleys Island
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Photo Opp: The giant chair at Papa T’s Ice Cream Stand.
Learning Opp: The glacial grooves carved out by the massive glacier that created the Great Lakes — and the Lake Erie islands.
Kids Love: Mini golf at Caddy Shack Square, kayak rentals at
Kelleys Island State Park and yard games, goats and pizza at Kelleys Island Wine Co.
