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Lake Erie Love, Must Visits in Port Clinton, OH
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items I grew up on the shores of Lake Erie in Port Clinton, OH! We are lovingly known as the “walleye capital of the world”. The Port Clinton/Catawba/Marblehead area is a lovely place to visit in the summer if you love a beach town. As a Port Clinton nativ...
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The best hand dipped ice cream in the area with so many flavors to choose from. My favorite is blueberry waffle cone or caveman chocolate.
Toft's Ice Cream Parlor
This place is a gem in the summer or winter! Tons of outside space in the summer, great for kids! They have such good beers and food. In the winter it’s also very cozy and they rent out igloos that you can eat and drink in!
Twin Oast Brewing
The best Mexican restaurants have Casa in their name. Good margs, great food, quick service, they never miss here.
Casa Las Palmas
This place has an awesome open air vibe. My husband ranks their burger in his top three favorite burgers (and he’s a beef farmer!). There’s a beach area where kids can play in the sand while you wait for a table or your food.
Dock's Beach House Restaurant
If you’re wanting a slightly upscale eatery with good vibes, this if your place! They have a lot of house wines to choose from and indoor and outdoor seating. In December they host a Holiday Market with vendors and it’s like you’re walking in a Hallm...
Gideon Owen Wine Company
If you want a more casual dinner, this is your place for take out pizza! The hibachi pizza is so good!
Sloopy's Pizza
Most people come to Port Clinton for perch to eat, this is your place for that! The best perch in town with other Lake Erie favorites and chicken for the non-seafood lovers.
Jolly Rogers Seafood House
The best coffee shop in town. Stop in for your morning coffee, smoother or a baked good. They have really yummy muffins and quiche!
Coffee Express
The best (and only) sushi in town! They also have take out hibachi that is sooo good!
The Sushi Room
A local sports bar with good pizza and fold overs. They also have miniature golf and go carts here. Fun for the whole family!
Fast Eddie's, Catawba, Ohio
A fun little bar right across the street from the Jet Express in down town Port Clinton. They have live music most night and a great atmosphere.
The Gristmill
Let’s Play Tourist
You have to spend a day at Put In Bay if you come to Port Clinton. It’s an island that is a quick 20-30 minute boat ride away. It’s full of family fun! Historic sites, beer, wineries, golf cart rides, a park, so much to do and see!
Put-in-Bay, Ohio
The fastest way to get to Put In Bay from downtown Port Clinton. The Jet Express drops you right in downtown Put in Bay.
Jet Express
The Miller Ferry also takes you to Put In Bay but can also transport cars over. You don’t need a car there, you can rent a golf cart for the day to get around. But if you’re staying for more than a day you might want a car.
Miller Ferry – Miller Passenger & Vehicle Ferries to Put-in-Bay (South Bass ...
Definitely make a stop at the Marblehead Lighthouse! You can climb to the top for awesome views of the lake.
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Lakeside is a fun little gated community that you can visit or even rent a house in. They have shops, food and a small concert venue where they hold different events.
Lakeside Chautauqua Ohio | Vacation & Travel
If you’re a rollercoaster junkie, you have to take a trip to Cedar Point in the summer or fall. It’s the roller coaster capital of the world with some of the best thrill rides! It’s only about 20 minutes from Port Clinton!
Cedar Point - Amusement Park in Ohio
I worked here for too many summers to count in high school. A fun, family friendly water park with putt putt, bumper boats, go carts and a safari zoo.
The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark (Monsoon Lagoon)