Put-in-Bay

城市概覽

The primary industry of Put-in-Bay is tourism. The tourist season runs roughly between April and October. There are approximately 500 full-time South Bass Island residents, most of whom remain on the island over the winter. Supplies and perishables are flown to the island during the winter months along with the mail, parcels and bank employees who staff the island's only bank (for one day a week) until the spring. The island has a single school that is used for all classes – grades kindergarten through 12 – and also serves the educational requirements of the residents of nearby Middle Bass and North Bass islands.

如何抵達

By boat

The island is a popular destination for personal watercraft and offers both public and private marinas available to dock watercraft. 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. The Jet Express and Miller Boat Line are the primary carriers, carrying cars and cargo as well as passengers. Parking on the island is very limited and vehicles are not recommended.

Miller Boat Line, 5174 E Water St, Port Clinton (Follow Route 53 N to the end on Catawba Island.), ☏ +1 419-285-2421, toll-free: +1-800-500-2421, [email protected]. Seasonal ~7AM-7PM. Ferry takes you 3 miles from Catawba Island to the southern tip of South Bass Island, where bus or taxi to Downtown Put-in-Bay (2 miles away) is available. Golf cart and bicycle rentals are also nearby. Limited free daytime and overnight parking is available, other parking is paid by the day. Docks and ferries are wheelchair-accessible. Ferries are mostly open-air with a trip time of 18 minutes each way, departing every half-hour from 7AM-7PM Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day, with expanded times to 8 or 9PM on weekends and during mid-summer peak times; less-extensive service is available in spring and fall. Season passes are available, along with service to Middle Bass Island. Motor vehicles can also be accommodated but are not recommended due to limited on island parking. (see below). Fare: $7.00/person each way; children 6-11: $1.50/person each way; children under 6: free; bicycle: additional $2 each way. 1 The Jet Express, toll-free: +1-800-245-1JET (538), [email protected]. 8AM-11PM. The Jet Express is the fastest and most comfortable way to get directly to Downtown Put-in-Bay in any weather condition, with connections from Port Clinton, Kelleys Island, and Sandusky. These aluminum-hulled catamaran-style vessels feature both indoor and outdoor seating and are

當地交通

Visitors should seriously consider leaving their cars on the mainland. It is so much easier and more convenient to travel around the island with a golf cart, by bicycle, or by moped, which are available for rental at several locations on the island. Put-in-Bay Golf Carts are available with 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-passenger configurations. Taxis and 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 taxis and buses take travelers approximately 2 miles to Put-in-Bay, past the airport, for a small fee. Cars are permitted on island roads, although speed limits are low and parking is very limited. From mid-March to late-November, you can get your car there from the mainland for $15 one-way on the Miller Boat Line (see listing above), located at the end of Route 53 on Catawba Island. Each person traveling with the vehicle also pays the normal fare of $7 per person one-way. Reservations are not required, even on weekends, and vehicles are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Besides cars, they also take motorcycles, trailers, RVs, and other vehicles. During heavier traffic periods, there can be restrictions on bringing your vehicle to or from Put-in-Bay.

必看景點

1 Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial, 93 Delaware Ave, ☏ +1 419-285-2184. Apr 20-May 24: 10AM-5PM, May 25-Sep 2: 9AM-6PM, Sep 3-Oct 28: 10AM-5PM; Memorial Observation Deck Operating Hours: Jul 3-Sep 2: 10AM-6PM, Sep 3-Oct 28: 10AM-5PM. This 352-foot (107 m) tall memorial commemorates Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's September 10, 1813 naval victory over British ships in the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812. Construction of the monument began in 1912 and it opened to the public on June 13, 1915. It is made up of 78 layers of pink granite, topped with an eleven short ton (10 metric ton) bronze urn. The remains of six naval officers, three British and three Americans, were interred beneath the floor of the monument's rotunda. For $3, take an elevator to the observation deck, with views of the surrounding islands and southern Canada. Visitor Center features displays, a video theater, and gift shop. 2 Crystal Cave. The world's record, largest geode in the world. Located under Heineman's Winery on South Bass Island. Crystals in lengths of up to 18 inches, inside of this geode, that one can stand up in. $7, tour of winery included. 3 Perry's Cave Family Fun Center, 979 Catawba Ave, ☏ +1 419-285-2283. 20- to 30-minute tours of the island's largest cave, a War of 1812-themed putt putt course, a 4,000-square-foot butterfly house with over 500 different types of exotic butterflies, a giant human maze, gemstone mining, an antique car museum, a rock-climbing wall, and two gift shops. 4 Ohio State's Stone Laboratory (Gibraltar Island), 878 Bayview Dr, ☏ +1 419-285-1800. Tour the Aquatic Visitors Center, participate in hands-on work of a scientist, or check out the view from the South Bass Island Lighthouse tower. Also houses Cooke Castle. Many additional educational options are also available.

體驗活動

1 Put-in-Bay Tour Train, 2071 Langram Rd (South Bass Island), ☏ +1 419-285-4855. Board the Tour Train to see the island while learning fun facts and history along the way. 2 DeRivia Park, Bayview Ave. Lakeside park with a children's play area. (updated Nov 2018) 3 Kayak the Bay, 760 Bayview Ave, ☏ +1 419 967-0796, [email protected]. M-Th Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 10AM-6PM, closed F. Kayak rentals for $25 per person for up to two hours, and $10 per hour after two hours. Paddleboard rentals for $25 for up to two hours. (updated Aug 2021)

購物

Typical tourist bric-a-brac and t-shirt shops are plentiful here.

1 The Country House. (updated Dec 2018)

美食

There are numerous eateries in the village. Many are located along Delaware & Bay View Avenues in Downtown Put-in-Bay, but others are scattered throughout the island.

1 The Boathouse Bar & Grill, 218 Hartford Ave, ☏ +1 419-285-5665, fax: +1 419 285-7206. 11AM-2AM. A nautical-themed family-friendly establishment with sandwiches, fresh perch, and walleye chowder. Often has live music. $5-12. 2 The Boardwalk, Bay View Ave (on the water at the end of Catawba Ave.), ☏ +1 419-285-3695. Enjoy great views of the waterfront with generous portions of Lake Erie perch and walleye, Maine lobster, Alaskan king crab, shrimp, burgers, or their famous lobster bis