Put-in-Bay Attractions
The small town of Put-in-Bay has about 400 regular residents, but in the summer the number swells to three times that amount. The town is located on South Bass Island and features many wonderful old restored homes along with comfortable accommodation, restaurants, and retail shops. Located nearby is the National Monument of Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial.
Lake Erie Island Historical Society Museum
The Lake Erie Island Historical Society Museum in Put-in-Bay looks at the early history of the islands. This 6,000 square foot facility deals with all aspects of life in the early 20th century as it relates to Put-in-Bay and the islands. The Lake Erie Island Historical Society is also currently working on a Genealogy Project, collecting information on the island residents, beginning with the early settlers.
Lake Erie Islands Historical Society
441 Catawba Avenue, Box 25
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456-0025
United States
441 Catawba Avenue, Box 25
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456-0025
United States
Phone 1 (419) 285-2804
Fax 1 (419) 285-3814
Hours
May 15 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial is located at Put-in-Bay. This monument is managed by the National Parks Service and is a National Memorial. It was built to honor those who fought on Lake Eire in 1812 and also to celebrate the spirit of peace between Canada, Britain and the United States. A fantastic view out over the Lake Erie Islands can be had from the 106 m / 317 ft observation tower.
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
93 Delaware Avenue, Box 549
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456-0549
United States
93 Delaware Avenue, Box 549
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456-0549
United States
Phone 1 (419) 285-2184
Fax 1 (419) 285-2516
Hours
March 26 to April 22
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
April 23 to May 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
May 30 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 6 to October 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 25 to November 21
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Put-in-Bay Tour Train
The Put-in-Bay Transportation Co offers tours of the Put-in-Bay area with its Put-in-Bay Tour Train. This trolley style train offers narrated tours leaving from the Depot in downtown Put-in-Bay and stopping at various attractions throughout the area where visitors can hop off and on. This can be a great way to see the island, with trains running at regular intervals during the summer months.
