Sandusky Attractions

The Eleutheros Cooke House in Sandusky was originally built in a different location but rebuilt at its present site in the 1870s. The home was donated to the Ohio Historical Society by its last owner, Estelle Dorn. She completely redecorated the Eleutheros Cooke House in the 1950s resulting in much of what visitors will still see today.

The home also has an attached green house and the gardens come to life each spring with something always in bloom throughout the summer months.

Follett House Museum in Sandusky is located in a beautiful Greek Revival style mansion. The museum offers displays on the history of Sandusky and the local are including the Civil War, WWI and WWII, the Underground Railroad, and the Johnson Island Prison. The Follett House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sandusky's Goofy Golf offers a most challenging golf course along with Go-Karts and Bumper Boats. Also on site are various arcade games and other electronic entertainment. Goofy Golf is easy to spot - just look for the miniature castle towers. This is a great outing for kids and families.

The Griffing Flying Service Company in Sandusky offers an air service to the various islands in Lake Erie. One of the major islands is Pelee Island, which is actually part of Canada. Griffing Flying Service offers daily flights year round, subject to weather conditions.

The Kalahari Waterpark Resort located in Sandusky is a great way to beat the summer heat. Here you will find a plethora of activities, a majority of which include getting wet. The park is open year round with an indoor section. A great outing for adults and children, the Kalahari Waterpark Resort is sure to impress.

The Merry-Go-Round Museum in Sandusky restores old merry-go-rounds and carousels. Many of these antique items have been brought back to life and are operational, allowing visitors to experience the old carousels in action once again. The star attraction at the Merry-Go Round Museum is the Allen Herschell carousel, built in 1939. Overall the museum does an excellent job of recreating the old carnival atmosphere, complete with music.