Northwest Ohio thrives on its many repeat visitors, whether families, couples or watersports enthusiasts. Lake Erie sport fishing lodges, cabin resorts and inn-style lodging are common near the shoreline. And in Sandusky, among the many resort hotels and motels, you’ll find perhaps the culmination of Northwest Ohio family fun: the waterpark resort.

Whether by land or by sea, your time will be well spent in Northwest Ohio. Charter boats are plentiful, plus beaches for relaxing on the shores of Lake Erie. Or fulfill your wild side at Cedar Point – home to 17 thrilling roller coasters! From mini golf to haunted houses, waterparks to dinosaurs, your family vacation will be full of fun and entertainment.

The island and port towns on the shores of Lake Erie are home to a variety of small, locally owned restaurants. Visit the Boardwalk Restaurant in Put-in-Bay, “The Lobster Bisque Capital of Ohio!” Picky eaters will love pizza parlors like Bell Mell’s Tavern and Pizza in Port Clinton, and traditional diners like Norwalk’s Berry’s Restaurants, which are around every corner in Northwest Ohio.

How to Get Here

The Northwest Ohio region is easily accessible from U.S. I-75, leading from north or south to the Ohio Turnpike U.S. I-80. Take Exit 118 (U.S. 250) for Sandusky/Norwalk, and Exit 110 (SR 4) for Sandusky/Bellevue. The nearest major airport is Cleveland Hopkins International, welcoming flights from ten major airlines. Amtrak and Greyhound Bus Lines also stop in Sandusky.

Getting Around

Driving is recommended here, especially because of the proximity to the 290-mile Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail. It's also perfectly natural to come here by boat - the region has nearly 200 licensed marinas and over 20,000 boat docks, more than half of the docks on Lake Erie’s shoreline. There are also several local taxi, shuttle and limo services in the area.