Cleveland and Sandusky Bay (Self Drive)

On a first visit to Cleveland, many travelers are surprised to discover it's a waterfront city with beaches and sailing. After all, Cleveland saddles right up to the shore of Lake Erie, and in warmer months you’ll find locals sunning on their own blissful stretch of coastline. While there’s currently no ferry service to Canada — occasionally visible from across the lake — you can drive northeast to Niagara Falls (about 4 hours), or head to nearby Sandusky to rent a boat and explore the famous Lake Erie Islands.

Explore the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cuyahoga National Park, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Public Square, Severance Hall, Edgewater Park and much more.

Sandusky Bay on Lake Erie in northern Ohio is a very popular summer vacation spot. It is well-known for its water sports, boating opportunities, and large-scale yacht parties, and is also a popular destination for families due to the number of amusement parks in the area. These parks include Cedar Point Shores and Castaway Bay water parks and the Cedar Point amusement park, which, with over 70 rides, is one of the largest amusement parks in the world. The cities, towns and villages in Sandusky Bay include Sandusky, Huron, Bay View, Port Clinton, and Lakeside Marblehead.

Explore the Port Clinton Lighthouse, Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve, Cedar Point, Merry-Go-Round Museum, Cooke-Dorn House, Follett House, Cedar Point Shores, Castaway Bay, Maritime Museum of Sandusky, Sandusky Children`s Museum, Nickel Plate Beach, Huron Harbor Lighthouse, Marblehead Lighthouse, Edison Bridge, and so much more!