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Put-in-Bay Biplane Rides

If you’re looking for something completely different, why not take to the skies the way the pioneers of air travel did? Put-in-Bay Biplane Rides offers this truly unique experience out of the Put-in-Bay Airport. These open cockpit biplanes are straight out of World War I, but we promise you won’t have to worry about a dogfight! Instead, you can choose to take a scenic flight, gliding above the island. You can get a flight lesson and learn how to fly the biplane yourself. Or, if you’re feeling daring, you can…

Put-in-Bay Airport

Put-in-Bay Airport

The Put-in-Bay Airport serves the island in the winter months with freight and postal service while the lake is frozen over and the ferries cannot transport as they do in the summer months. It is also home to the Put-in-Bay Helicopter Rides and Put-in-Bay Biplane Rides, which will take you up into the sky to enjoy an aerial view of the Lake Erie Islands and a truly unique experience. Private small craft flights arrive and depart South Bass Island from here as well. Once you’re on the ground, you’ll need…

Oak Point State Park

Oak Point State Park is the companion park to the South Bass Island State Park. On offer here are twenty docks for daytime or overnight rental. You can also fish from this park’s sidewalk. Additionally, there is a small picnic area that makes a great choice for a quieter picnic spot. This park is close to the action, within sight of Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial and just a moment from downtown Put-in-Bay. This is actually the smallest park in Ohio’s state park system, that novelty in itself makes…

Muscle Bay Fitness

Fitness doesn’t take a day off, let alone a weekend! Before last year, if you were coming up to Put-in-Bay for a weekend getaway and had to get a workout in, you’d be relegated to some push-ups and sit-ups in your hotel room or condo. Not anymore, thanks to Muscle Bay Fitness! Opened in 2017, it is the first, and only, gym on South Bass Island. Muscle Bay Fitness is a fully equipped gym. They have cardio equipment like treadmills and exercise bikes, weight lifting machines, and plenty of free…

Put-in-Bay Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church

Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church

One of two churches on the island, Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church has been serving the Bass Islands’ Catholic community since 1883. The building itself was dedicated in 1928, constructed with limestone quarried from nearby Kelley’s Island. Mass is Sunday at 10:30 AM year-round. There is an additional Saturday afternoon Mass at 5:30 PM during the summer months to help accommodate the influx of vacationers. Mother of Sorrows Church is also an important part of the Put-in-Bay community. They put on events year-round that bring the people of the island…

Put-in-Bay Massie Cliffside Preserve

Massie Cliffside Preserve

Massie Cliffside Preserve is one of the newest preserved park spaces on the island. Dedicated on August 7, 2016, Massie Cliffside Preserve covers 11 acres of beautiful South Bass Island land, much of which is woods, but includes 265 feet of the shore of Lake Erie. Shores make up a large portion of the cliffs. These cliffs act as a habitat for the Lake Erie water snake, which had, for some time, disappeared from South Bass Island. There are also wildflowers present on the cliffs, including bluebells, which are a…

Put-in-Bay Char-Tom

Char-Tom Sport Fishing Charters

Char-Tom Sport Fishing Charters is a full-service fishing trip spearheaded by Charles Crum. A full-time U.S. Coast Guard captain, Captain Crum has fished all over the United States but loves Lake Erie above all else. The waters of Lake Erie produce so much fish that it is easy to hook one, even on your first time. Board one of the Tommy C boats for an unforgettable experience! Char-Tom provides you with everything you need for a successful fishing trip. Remember to bring your fishing license for those over 16, Ohio,…

Lake Erie Islands Nature and Wildlife Center

One of the best educational activities for kids that Put-in-Bay has to offer, the Lake Erie Islands Nature and Wildlife Center is sure to fascinate as well as teach. Here, you can learn so much about the flora and fauna of the Lake Erie Islands. In addition to a museum filled with exhibits about wildlife, the property has two cave sites, a frog pond, a nature trail, and butterfly gardens. The museum is home to over 200 taxidermied species of mammals, birds, and fish of North America. Self-guided tours are…

Put-in-Bay Jane Coates Wildflower Trail

Jane Coates Wildflower Trail

One of Put-in-Bay’s hidden gems, the Jane Coates Wildflower Trail is one of the most beautiful spots on the island. You’ll feel as if you’re walking through an enchanted forest. It is located near the Miller Ferry dock on the south end of the island. Just make sure to bring the bug spray! What to Expect at Jane Coates Wildflower Trail In the springtime, you are likely to find an abundance of wildflowers. You’ll probably see some Blue Phlox, also known as wild sweet William. Jack-in-the-Pulpit will also be present.…