Lisa's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Put-in-Bay
Jet Express
3 Monroe StThe fastest way to Put in Bay and it’s just a mile away.
Marblehead Lighthouse
110 Lighthouse DriveLighthouse with adjacent Walking trails and pier, all within walking distance of our home
20 locals recommend
Port Clinton Lighthouse
West State Route 163Lighthouse with adjacent Walking trails and pier, all within walking distance of our home
Food scene
Slaters Madison Street Pub
1634 East Perry StreetVoted best burger
Twin Oast Brewing
3630 NE Catawba RdBeautiful scenery with great food and craft beer
Dock's Beach House Restaurant
252 West Lakeshore DriveGreat food, right on the beach
McCarthy's Restaurant & Pub
101 Madison StGreat Irish food, large portions
Fishing Charters
Fisherman's Wharf
83 N Madison StParks and swimming
There is a small beach and boat launch along with walking trails
28 locals recommend
East Harbor State Park
1169 N Buck RdThere is a small beach and boat launch along with walking trails
Park across from our home with pavilions, basketball court, and playground ...the beach is directly across the street.
8 locals recommend
Lakeview Park
1100 E Perry StPark across from our home with pavilions, basketball court, and playground ...the beach is directly across the street.
Bars
Bait House
121 E Perry StRight in the river and typically has entertainment
Mr. Ed's Bar & Grille
255 W Lakeshore DrTypical has weekend entertainment.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Taxis
We recommend After Hours Taxi. Uber and Lyft are hit or miss here.
Don't miss
MOM and MORA
MOM (Meals On Madison) is an Outdoor eating area on Madison, right downtown and in walking distance. MORA (Main Street Outdoor Refreshment Area) is a multi block area where you can consume alcoholic beverages purchased at participating bars/restaurants in a MORA cup and in most shops in that designated area. The map is printed on the cups.
Traveling with kids
Put In Bay with kids
This is a great place for families on a Sunday or during the week. We do not recommend taking children to Put in Bay on a Friday or Saturday evening in the summer because of the number of bars.
What to pack
Mask
Ohio requires a mask for people over 10 years of age in all indoor locations unless sitting and actively eating/drinking and outdoors if unable to social distance.