South Bass Island
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South Bass Island is part of the Lake Erie Islands system. It is located close to Catawba Island, Ohio (technically part of the mainland).
[edit] Get in
Ferries from the mainland originate from Sandusky, Port Clinton, and Catawba Island. Ferries run several times/day during the prime tourist season, daily during spring/fall as weather allows. There is a good airport on the island (2870 x 75 feet), as well. South Bass is a popular destination for pleasure craft, with a protected harbor at Put-in-bay on the north side of the island. Miller Boat Line is the primary carrier, carrying cars and cargo as well as passengers.
[edit] Get around
Given the small size of the island, Golf carts are very popular here. Old school buses meet the Miller Boat Line ferries, which dock at the old lime kiln dock on the south side of the island. The buses take travelers approximately 2 miles to Put-in-Bay, past the airport, for a small fee. Cars are permitted on island roads, though speed limits are low. Bikes are a common means of transportation and the island can easily be walked as well.
[edit][add listing] See
- Crystal Cave the world's record,largest geode in the world. Located under Heineman Winery. Tour of winery included in $5.00 fee to tour. Crystals in lengths of up to 18 inches inside of this geode that you and others can stand up in.
- Perry's Victory and International Peace Monument is a national monument east of Put-in-Bay. The 317 foot stone column has an observation deck ($3) which has excellent views of the surrounding islands and beyond.
[edit][add listing] Do
Put-in-Bay has many scheduled activities during the tourist season.
[edit][add listing] Buy
A number of t-shirt shops and similar tourist memorabilia is available. There are also a few more upscale boutiques.
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There are many restaurants on the island, most in Put-in-Bay. A snack bar is located near the Miller Ferry dock, and Victory Landing is near the State Park.
[edit][add listing] Drink
South Bass Island is known as a drinking/partying destination. Boaters from throughout the Lake Erie basin congregate here on summer weekends, rafting together in the harbor at Put-in-Bay to drink and revel.
- Put-in-Bay Brewing Company brews its own beer.
- Victory Landing is located on the west end of the island, near the State Park.
[edit][add listing] Sleep
- Put-in-Bay Resort Hotel, 439 Loraine Ave, Put-in-Bay, ☎ Phone: (Apr-Oct) 1-888-742-7829; (Nov-Mar) 419-351-5166, [1]. edit
- South Bass Island State Park has 10 electric and 125 non-electric campsites, some overlooking Lake Erie. Showers, a camp store, boat launch, and other amenities are available. The campsites fill up quickly during the high season.
[edit] Get out
A small ferry runs between South Bass and Middle Bass Islands. Hazard's Resort on Middle Bass is a potential tourist draw.
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