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South Bass Island The famous town of Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island, often dubbed the islands "capitol," is the subject of song and is visited by thousands of boating families annually. Many family vacations are spent boating, fishing and touring around these islands. Put in Bay is a Victorian village filled with boutiques, a harborside park with a playground, pubs with live entertainment, and tasty dining opportunities, all within a walk, bike ride or golfcart ride away. And you won't want to miss the largest Greek Doric column in the world, Perry's International Peace Memorial, which stands 352-feet above Put-in-Bay and provides a spectacular view of Lake Erie. Population by township for Put-in-Bay is 415.
Middle Bass Island
brings serenity to an action-packed vacation. The Kuehnle Wildlife Area lies in the center of the island and connects the east point with the main portion of the island. This 20-acre pond is a favorite spot for bird watching, photographing wildlife, and fishing. One of the main attractions on Middle Bass Island was Lonz Winery, opened during the Civil War. By 1875, it was the largest wine producer in the United States. It has recently been purchased by the State of Ohio and will become a State Park soon.
Kelleys Island
The Glacial Grooves State Memorial is the largest and most spectacular example of glacial grooves in the world. Inscription Rock State Memorial is a symbol of the island's era as an Indian hunting ground. This limestone boulder has faint pictographs of men, birds and animals carved by the Lake Erie Indians 300-400 years ago. (2800 acres) The Glacial Grooves on the north side of Kelleys Island are the largest easily accessible such grooves in the world. They were scoured into solid limestone bedrock about 18,000 years ago by the great ice sheet which covered part of North America. A trough 400-feet long, 35-feet wide, and up to 10-feet deep remains today. The ice, probably hundreds of feet thick, flowed from the north in what is now the Lake Erie basin. The Devonian limestone containing the grooves contains marine fossils that are 350 to 400 million years old. Many other grooves were quarried away during the last century. Fencing now protects this National Natural Landmark. A walkway and stairs permit visitors a good view of the grooves. The island and its village are named after Irad and Datus Kelley, Cleveland brothers who bought the island in 1840 for $1.50 an acre. Win an Island Getaway from the Ottawa Co. Visitors Bureau Please take some time to visit these other Ohio area links... Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce - maps, accomodations, highlights, events Put-in-Bay Transportation - an island tour itinerary Ottawa County Visitors Bureau - our area maps, visitor sites, vacationing the Lake Erie Islands Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce - accommodations and area businesses Erie County Visitors Bureau - maps, events, visitor information Ohio Tourism - what makes Ohio a top travel destination |
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