Chad & Michelle’s Put in Bay Guidebook

Michelle
Chad & Michelle’s Put in Bay Guidebook

Food & Bar scene

Good food and service. It is very nice scene and vibe on the water with a few different outside bar/eating areas. They have a stage with live music, and have a key west theme. Try the "Bushwacker" with an extra shot of rum if you are feeling extra adventurous.
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The Keys
227 Bayview Ave
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Good food and service. It is very nice scene and vibe on the water with a few different outside bar/eating areas. They have a stage with live music, and have a key west theme. Try the "Bushwacker" with an extra shot of rum if you are feeling extra adventurous.
Worlds Greatest "Dive Bar" with outside deck and outside area. Home of the Sloppy Scotty and Great Bloody Marys.
Joe's Bar
1400 Catawba Ave
Worlds Greatest "Dive Bar" with outside deck and outside area. Home of the Sloppy Scotty and Great Bloody Marys.
Really great place on the water. They have quick and easy food served at the bar and a really great staff of people. They also have carryout beverages, a pool table, and dart boards. Try the Brandy Alexander, their frozen specialty drink.
Topsy Turveys Island Bar & Grill
361 Bayview Ave
Really great place on the water. They have quick and easy food served at the bar and a really great staff of people. They also have carryout beverages, a pool table, and dart boards. Try the Brandy Alexander, their frozen specialty drink.
This winery is over 130 years old, surviving prohibition and has been passed down generation to generation.
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Heineman Winery
978 Catawba Ave
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This winery is over 130 years old, surviving prohibition and has been passed down generation to generation.
Nice!
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Put in Bay Winery
392 Bayview Ave
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Nice!
skip the food, have a drink, it is the closet place to home!
Margaritas on the Rock
161 Delaware Ave
skip the food, have a drink, it is the closet place to home!
Excellent food and music! Always a great time.
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Reel Bar
461 Catawba Ave
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Excellent food and music! Always a great time.
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Frostys Bar & Family Pizza Big Man's Burrito Stand
252 Delaware Ave
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Excellent food.... also Crepes, coffee, and cocktails.
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The Forge
451 Catawba Ave
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Excellent food.... also Crepes, coffee, and cocktails.
Go for Breakfast
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Pasquale's
240 Delaware Ave
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Go for Breakfast
One of the best restaurants on the island, our favorite and a must visit! You should make a reservation if you plan to eat here!
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Goat Soup & Whiskey
820 Catawba Ave
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One of the best restaurants on the island, our favorite and a must visit! You should make a reservation if you plan to eat here!
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The Boardwalk
341 Bayview Ave
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Grab a drink here, nice views of the harbor
Rita's Cantina
341 Bayview Ave
Grab a drink here, nice views of the harbor
Mossbacks Island Grill and The Fishbowl Bar
371 Catawba Ave
Put-in-Bay Brewery and Distillery
441 Catawba Ave
Unique bar on a fire engine
Last Resort Engine Company
432 Catawba Ave
Unique bar on a fire engine
Hooligans Irish Pub
421 Co Rd 215
Biergarten at the Boathouse
198 Hartford Ave
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The Boathouse Bar and Grill
218 Hartford Ave
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Sightseeing

Built in 1924 for use by the Ford Motor Company, the Benson Ford (I) was original utilized to transport iron ore and related materials across the Great Lakes by the growing auto company. Measuring 612’ X 62’ with a moulded depth of 32’ and a carrying capacity of 15,000 net tons at mid-summer draft, the ship was built by Great Lakes Engineering, Ecorse, Mich., and was launched April 26, 1924. A sister ship, the Henry Ford II, was commissioned to the American Ship Building Company, Lorain, Ohio, and scheduled for completion several weeks prior to the Benson Ford; however, a tornado struck Lorain prior to completion and delayed construction of the Henry Ford II. Consequently, the Benson Ford sailed first. Both ships were named after Henry Ford’s grandsons and the Henry Ford II was officially launched by the youngsters through electrical remote control in Detroit. Clearly the most modern ships on the Great Lakes, the twin ships were the cornerstone of the Ford Motor Company’s lake transport system. Powered by 3,000 bhp, four cylinder, two stroke, single acting Sun-Doxford opposed piston diesel engine, 23 5/8” bore x 45 5/8” stroke per piston (91 ¼” total combined stroke) built by the Sun Shipbuilding Co., Chester, Penn., both had rated service speeds of 11 knots, or 12.7 mph. The maiden voyage of the Benson Ford began on August 2 with a coal load from Toledo, Ohio, being transported to Duluth, Minn., and returning to the Ford Rouge plant in Dearborn, Mich., with iron ore. Although the pride of the ford fleet, the Benson Ford seemingly was not flawless. On June 12, 1959, the ship ran aground in the Amherstburg Channel, near the Canadian mainland, and then a second time on August 16, 1959, in the St. Mary’s River between Michigan and Canada. After more than 50 years of tireless service, the Benson Ford was decommissioned in December of 1981 and renamed the John Dykstra II so the original name could be released to another ship in the Ford fleet. Stripped of the engine and other salvageable parts, the Dykstra was sold to Frank J. Sullivan of Sullivan Marine, Cleveland, Ohio, for intended use as a barge; however, it never sailed again. On December 21, 1984, Sullivan had the ship towed to the Ontario Stone No. 4 dock on the Cuyahoga River where it sat for almost two years while the new owners pondered what to do with the ship. After much consideration, Sullivan decided it would not be cost effective to utilize the ship on the Great Lakes and opted for a less conventional use. On July 3, 1986, the entire forward superstructure of the Dykstra, including the forecastle deck, was removed and transported by the barge Thor 101 to South Bass Island, also called Put-in-Bay. The 62’ X 59’ foot section would be initially used as a 7,000 square foot, four story, summer home for the Sullivans. The home would include the walnut paneled state rooms, dining room, galley, and passenger lounge designed by Henry Ford for his own pleasure while traversing the Great Lakes on business. Thor 101 arrived at the island on July 18, 1986 and the forecastle section was pulled up a steep, 18’ promontory to its final site on solid bedrock at Victory Point. The remainder of the Dykstra was scrapped, but the forecastle section has towered over the Island for more than 20 years. In 1992, Sullivan petitioned the Put-in-Bay Township Zoning Board for a conditional use permit to allow for the operation of a bed and breakfast at the shiphouse. After a lengthy legal battle, it was determined that the shiphouse could not be utilized for this purpose and Sullivan began seeking a buyer for the property. On Sept. 21, 1999, working with the Dutton Auction & Realty Company, Navarre, Ohio, Sullivan held an “open outcry real estate auction” which generated more than 128 inquiries from ten states and Canada, and 58 inspections. When the bidding concluded, Jerry and Bryan Kasper of Kasper Auto Group, Sandusky, Ohio, became the new owners of the Put-in-Bay shiphouse. The father and son duo quickly renamed the ship the Benson Ford and have utilized the unique structure for personal use ever since. With recent renovations to the first floor, the structure includes a garage and massive family room, five bedrooms, five full baths, a dining room, living room, reading room, galley, and, of course, the pilot house which offers spectacular views of the setting sun off the western shores of Put-in-Bay. The Benson Ford remains one of the most memorable and awe inspiring sights on the island.
Benson Ford Shiphouse
1191 Ashburn Ave
Built in 1924 for use by the Ford Motor Company, the Benson Ford (I) was original utilized to transport iron ore and related materials across the Great Lakes by the growing auto company. Measuring 612’ X 62’ with a moulded depth of 32’ and a carrying capacity of 15,000 net tons at mid-summer draft, the ship was built by Great Lakes Engineering, Ecorse, Mich., and was launched April 26, 1924. A sister ship, the Henry Ford II, was commissioned to the American Ship Building Company, Lorain, Ohio, and scheduled for completion several weeks prior to the Benson Ford; however, a tornado struck Lorain prior to completion and delayed construction of the Henry Ford II. Consequently, the Benson Ford sailed first. Both ships were named after Henry Ford’s grandsons and the Henry Ford II was officially launched by the youngsters through electrical remote control in Detroit. Clearly the most modern ships on the Great Lakes, the twin ships were the cornerstone of the Ford Motor Company’s lake transport system. Powered by 3,000 bhp, four cylinder, two stroke, single acting Sun-Doxford opposed piston diesel engine, 23 5/8” bore x 45 5/8” stroke per piston (91 ¼” total combined stroke) built by the Sun Shipbuilding Co., Chester, Penn., both had rated service speeds of 11 knots, or 12.7 mph. The maiden voyage of the Benson Ford began on August 2 with a coal load from Toledo, Ohio, being transported to Duluth, Minn., and returning to the Ford Rouge plant in Dearborn, Mich., with iron ore. Although the pride of the ford fleet, the Benson Ford seemingly was not flawless. On June 12, 1959, the ship ran aground in the Amherstburg Channel, near the Canadian mainland, and then a second time on August 16, 1959, in the St. Mary’s River between Michigan and Canada. After more than 50 years of tireless service, the Benson Ford was decommissioned in December of 1981 and renamed the John Dykstra II so the original name could be released to another ship in the Ford fleet. Stripped of the engine and other salvageable parts, the Dykstra was sold to Frank J. Sullivan of Sullivan Marine, Cleveland, Ohio, for intended use as a barge; however, it never sailed again. On December 21, 1984, Sullivan had the ship towed to the Ontario Stone No. 4 dock on the Cuyahoga River where it sat for almost two years while the new owners pondered what to do with the ship. After much consideration, Sullivan decided it would not be cost effective to utilize the ship on the Great Lakes and opted for a less conventional use. On July 3, 1986, the entire forward superstructure of the Dykstra, including the forecastle deck, was removed and transported by the barge Thor 101 to South Bass Island, also called Put-in-Bay. The 62’ X 59’ foot section would be initially used as a 7,000 square foot, four story, summer home for the Sullivans. The home would include the walnut paneled state rooms, dining room, galley, and passenger lounge designed by Henry Ford for his own pleasure while traversing the Great Lakes on business. Thor 101 arrived at the island on July 18, 1986 and the forecastle section was pulled up a steep, 18’ promontory to its final site on solid bedrock at Victory Point. The remainder of the Dykstra was scrapped, but the forecastle section has towered over the Island for more than 20 years. In 1992, Sullivan petitioned the Put-in-Bay Township Zoning Board for a conditional use permit to allow for the operation of a bed and breakfast at the shiphouse. After a lengthy legal battle, it was determined that the shiphouse could not be utilized for this purpose and Sullivan began seeking a buyer for the property. On Sept. 21, 1999, working with the Dutton Auction & Realty Company, Navarre, Ohio, Sullivan held an “open outcry real estate auction” which generated more than 128 inquiries from ten states and Canada, and 58 inspections. When the bidding concluded, Jerry and Bryan Kasper of Kasper Auto Group, Sandusky, Ohio, became the new owners of the Put-in-Bay shiphouse. The father and son duo quickly renamed the ship the Benson Ford and have utilized the unique structure for personal use ever since. With recent renovations to the first floor, the structure includes a garage and massive family room, five bedrooms, five full baths, a dining room, living room, reading room, galley, and, of course, the pilot house which offers spectacular views of the setting sun off the western shores of Put-in-Bay. The Benson Ford remains one of the most memorable and awe inspiring sights on the island.
Nice little scenic hike through the woods, great views of the water and cliffs
Massie Cliffside Preserve
139-147 Massie Dr
Nice little scenic hike through the woods, great views of the water and cliffs
Beautiful views!! Visit on a clear day and you can see all the way to Canada. The monument was constructed over 100 years ago to honor those who fought and died in the Battle of Lake Erie. If you enjoy history this is a must-see!
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佩里勝利紀念碑及國際和平紀念碑
93 Delaware Ave
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Beautiful views!! Visit on a clear day and you can see all the way to Canada. The monument was constructed over 100 years ago to honor those who fought and died in the Battle of Lake Erie. If you enjoy history this is a must-see!
The preserve offers spectacular views of Lake Erie and all the surrounding islands including Middle Bass and Ballast Islands. There is a walking path around the perimeter.
Scheeff East Point Nature Preserve
1159-1107 Columbus Ave
The preserve offers spectacular views of Lake Erie and all the surrounding islands including Middle Bass and Ballast Islands. There is a walking path around the perimeter.
Perfect place to watch the sunset! Check out the shore line to search for beach glass.
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南巴斯島州立公園
1523 Catawba Ave
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Perfect place to watch the sunset! Check out the shore line to search for beach glass.
The Central Park of Put In Bay - nice memorial, history, cannons. Great people watching!
DeRivera Park
341 Bayview Ave
The Central Park of Put In Bay - nice memorial, history, cannons. Great people watching!
The Tour Train is a one-hour narrated historical tour around the island and starts directly across the street from the Queen Elizabeth. You can stay on the train the entire time or you can exit at any stop along the way to explore the attraction - the train loops every 30 minutes.
Put-in-Bay Tour Train
154 Delaware Ave
The Tour Train is a one-hour narrated historical tour around the island and starts directly across the street from the Queen Elizabeth. You can stay on the train the entire time or you can exit at any stop along the way to explore the attraction - the train loops every 30 minutes.
There’s no shortage of historic sites to explore at Put-in-Bay, but the South Bass Island Lighthouse stands out as particularly fantastic. Not only can you explore a piece of history, you also get to enjoy perhaps the finest views of Lake Erie that any of the Bass Islands have to offer! And if you’re fortunate enough to be visiting the island on the date of a guided tour, you’ll get to learn more than you could ever imagine about Lake Erie and the Bass Islands. The Lighthouse South Bass Island
Lighthouse Point
There’s no shortage of historic sites to explore at Put-in-Bay, but the South Bass Island Lighthouse stands out as particularly fantastic. Not only can you explore a piece of history, you also get to enjoy perhaps the finest views of Lake Erie that any of the Bass Islands have to offer! And if you’re fortunate enough to be visiting the island on the date of a guided tour, you’ll get to learn more than you could ever imagine about Lake Erie and the Bass Islands. The Lighthouse South Bass Island
Buckeye Point
Jane Coates Wildflower Trail
1962 Put-In-Bay Rd
Dodge Woods Preserve is one of the latest conserved pieces of land on South Bass Island. The Lake Erie Islands Conservancy purchased it for conservation in February 2017. It covers just over 3 and a half acres on the corner of Langram Rd. and Thompson Rd. At one time, this land was a vineyard, so the trees standing today are relatively young. You’ll find walnut, cherry and cedar trees among the many varieties on the preserve. This is also a prime piece of land for birdwatching. The wide variety of trees and flowers can attract a multitude of different types of migratory birds. You can find a great checklist of birds that may be sighted at Dodge Woods Preserve and elsewhere along the Lake Erie Islands here. Maybe you’ll spot one of the rare ones!
Dodge Woods
Langram Road
Dodge Woods Preserve is one of the latest conserved pieces of land on South Bass Island. The Lake Erie Islands Conservancy purchased it for conservation in February 2017. It covers just over 3 and a half acres on the corner of Langram Rd. and Thompson Rd. At one time, this land was a vineyard, so the trees standing today are relatively young. You’ll find walnut, cherry and cedar trees among the many varieties on the preserve. This is also a prime piece of land for birdwatching. The wide variety of trees and flowers can attract a multitude of different types of migratory birds. You can find a great checklist of birds that may be sighted at Dodge Woods Preserve and elsewhere along the Lake Erie Islands here. Maybe you’ll spot one of the rare ones!
Paint a lock and hang it on the chain link fence! At Alfred Parker Park, you will find a green space, mowed and maintained, and shaded by many trees. Planter boxes house the trees, boxes which double as perfect seating. This park does not have water access, and there is a chain-link fence preventing people from jumping into the lake for safety reasons. If you’d like to head to a park area on Put-in-Bay with water access, you can check out South Bass Island State Park. Alfred Parker Park is one of the more isolated attractions on the island, perfect for getting away when downtown is getting a little too hectic. But the wonderful thing about Put-in-Bay is that nothing is out of range. If you’re staying at the Island Club, you can call in a pick-up order to Joe’s Bar and Restaurant? and take it up to Alfred Parker Park, a great secluded spot for a lunchtime picnic. Just make sure to clean up after yourself, because Alfred Parker Park is a Put-in-Bay treasure!
Captain Alfred Parker Park
1170 Ashburn Ave
Paint a lock and hang it on the chain link fence! At Alfred Parker Park, you will find a green space, mowed and maintained, and shaded by many trees. Planter boxes house the trees, boxes which double as perfect seating. This park does not have water access, and there is a chain-link fence preventing people from jumping into the lake for safety reasons. If you’d like to head to a park area on Put-in-Bay with water access, you can check out South Bass Island State Park. Alfred Parker Park is one of the more isolated attractions on the island, perfect for getting away when downtown is getting a little too hectic. But the wonderful thing about Put-in-Bay is that nothing is out of range. If you’re staying at the Island Club, you can call in a pick-up order to Joe’s Bar and Restaurant? and take it up to Alfred Parker Park, a great secluded spot for a lunchtime picnic. Just make sure to clean up after yourself, because Alfred Parker Park is a Put-in-Bay treasure!
Franz Theodore Stone Laboratory
878 Bayview Ave
Visitor's Center
National Park Service
93 Delaware Ave
Visitor's Center

Fun Bars with Live Music

Great place with a stage and some really good bands.
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The Boathouse Bar and Grill
218 Hartford Ave
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Great place with a stage and some really good bands.
Acoustic Live music, outside under a huge tiki hut with swings for chairs and only sand under your feet, what more can we say? It is a great relaxing stop, and they have great mojitos.
Mojito Bay
389 Catawba Ave
Acoustic Live music, outside under a huge tiki hut with swings for chairs and only sand under your feet, what more can we say? It is a great relaxing stop, and they have great mojitos.
140 years old! The Round House Bar has always been known for its neon "WHISKEY" light above the front door, live entertainment and buckets of beer. This holds true to this day. It is a favorite.
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The Roundhouse
228 Delaware Ave
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140 years old! The Round House Bar has always been known for its neon "WHISKEY" light above the front door, live entertainment and buckets of beer. This holds true to this day. It is a favorite.
Indoor Stage.
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Mr. Ed's Bar and Grille - Put-in-Bay, OH
272 Delaware Ave
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Indoor Stage.
Nice outdoor stage with live bands. Primarily country. They have a mechanical bull.
T&J's SmokeHouse
198 Delaware Ave
Nice outdoor stage with live bands. Primarily country. They have a mechanical bull.
Frosty's Backyard usually has a DJ on the weekend and bands in the front. Not our favorite pizza, but the subs are great, and the Burrito stand in the back is also great (similar to chipotle)
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Frostys Bar & Family Pizza Big Man's Burrito Stand
252 Delaware Ave
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Frosty's Backyard usually has a DJ on the weekend and bands in the front. Not our favorite pizza, but the subs are great, and the Burrito stand in the back is also great (similar to chipotle)
Fun bar and restaurant with good music!
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Reel Bar
461 Catawba Ave
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Fun bar and restaurant with good music!

Speak Easy

Something Old, Something New, Something Red, Look for the Moon Put in Bay's only exclusive speakeasy. Located at the Park Hotel, Put-in-Bay Ohio. The drinks are thoughfully crafted and very strong! A very cool little place
Red Moon
234 Delaware Ave
Something Old, Something New, Something Red, Look for the Moon Put in Bay's only exclusive speakeasy. Located at the Park Hotel, Put-in-Bay Ohio. The drinks are thoughfully crafted and very strong! A very cool little place

Transportation To Put In Bay

This is our preferred transportation to the Island.
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Miller Ferry
5174 Water St
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This is our preferred transportation to the Island.
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Jet Express
3 Monroe St
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Private Charters, scenic tours around the Lake Erie Islands and Flights to the islands.
Griffing Flying Service
3255 E State Rd
Private Charters, scenic tours around the Lake Erie Islands and Flights to the islands.

Cart Rentals

Located directly next door to the Queen Elizabeth. They rent Carts, Jetskis, Kayaks, and other watersports. Ask for Bob!
AB Cart Rental
222 Toledo Ave
Located directly next door to the Queen Elizabeth. They rent Carts, Jetskis, Kayaks, and other watersports. Ask for Bob!

Night Clubs and Party Scenes

This place can get rowdy! If the spring break party scene is your thing, then you found the right spot. The people watching is priceless. The Saturday booty shaking is outrageous. That aside, the pool has a DJ and a huge 50 person hot tub. Bartenders are great, pries are great, and pool food is very good.
Blue Marlin Bar and Grille
439 Loraine Ave
This place can get rowdy! If the spring break party scene is your thing, then you found the right spot. The people watching is priceless. The Saturday booty shaking is outrageous. That aside, the pool has a DJ and a huge 50 person hot tub. Bartenders are great, pries are great, and pool food is very good.
NIght Club
Level 2
432 Co Rd 215
NIght Club
NIght Club with DJ
The Green Room
290 Delaware Ave
NIght Club with DJ