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Sample Itineraries
SUITABLE FOR MOST GROUPS. AS AlwAyS, CUSTOM ITINERARIES CAN BE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLy FOR yOUR GROUP. PLEASE REFER TO ThE GROUP APPROVED SECTION FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS OF EACh LOCATION.
MAINLAND ADVENTURES ITINERARy – THREE DAY
DAY 1
MARBLEHEAD LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK – The oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes. On-site Keeper’s House Museum and guided lighthouse tours.
FERGUSON GALLERY – Hand-cut crystal vases, stemware and ornately detailed cut glass sun catchers - spectacular one-of-a-kind optical crystal sculptures.
Lunch at a hometown classic.
ISLAND ADVENTURES FAMILY FUN CENTER – Beautifully landscaped 18-hole mini golf, gokarts, bumper boats and arcade.
AFRICAN SAFARI WILDLIFE PARK – This drive-thru safari has exotic animals, camel and pony rides, entertaining and educational animal shows, pig races and gift shop.
GREAT LAKES POPCORN COMPANY – Sample over 30 flavors of popcorn.
Dinner at a lakefront restaurant.
DAY 2
LAZER RUNNER AT QUALITy INN & SUITES – Play laser tag in an indoor futuristic maze!
GHOSTLY MANOR THRILL CENTER – Visit the Top-10 rated Ghostly Manor Haunted House, xD 3D Theater, roller-skating, games and Ghostly Gifts Halloween store.
Lunch at a group friendly restaurant.
KALAHARI – Surf indoors or take on the uphill water rollercoaster at America’s largest indoor waterpark. No matter what the weather is outside, you can splish-splash all day long indoors at Kalahari.
Dinner at one of Kalahari’s multiple restaurants.
DAY 3
CEDAR POINT – With 75 diverse rides, including 17 roller coasters, a huge outdoor waterpark (Soak City), outdoor activity complex featuring a skycoaster, go-karts, mini golf and more (Challenge Park); live shows; gift shops; delicious eateries; four giant kids’ areas and more, it’s easy to see why Cedar Point has been voted the “Best Amusement Park in the World” for an unprecedented 12 years in a row!
Each fall, spooktacular live entertainment, special areas and shows for kids, haunted houses, eerie walk-through attractions and more tombstones, spider webs and Halloween decorations than anywhere else, all help make HalloWeekends at Cedar Point the best Halloween event around.
Lunch and dinner at one of Cedar Point’s delicious eateries.
HISTORIC SITES, MUSEUMS & wINERIES ITINERARY – TWO DAY
DAY 1
MARITIME MUSEUM OF SANDUSKY – Explore the maritime history of the area through interactive exhibits and educational programs.
MERRY-GO-ROUND MUSEUM – Ride the antique carousel and watch woodcarvers breathe life into new horses, while learning the history of carousels and carousel art.
Lunch in WASHINGTON PARK.
FIRELANDS WINERY – One of Ohio’s oldest wineries features award – winning, estate bottled wines, a charming gift shop, tours, tastings and a cozy sitting area.
SANDUSKY STATE THEATRE – Enjoy a mini-matinee performance at this 1,500 seat, national landmark entertainment destination.
Dinner at the STATE THEATRE.
HERMES VINEYARDS – Hermes Vineyards estate bottled wines are produced from one of the largest viniferous vineyards in Ohio.
DAY 2
EDISON BIRTHPLACE – Tour Thomas Edison’s 1847 boyhood home and see displays of some of his accomplishments.
MILAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM – This seven-building museum complex offers a glimpse into the past with interactive exhibits for children and adults.
BERLIN FRUIT Box COMPANy – See handcrafted basket demonstrations at one of America’s oldest workshops.
QUARRY HILL WINERY & ORCHARD – Offering an eclectic variety of grape and fruit wines made and grown on-site.
Lunch aboard THE MYSTIC BELLE – The boat trip includes the beauty of Vermilion’s natural upriver scenes and picturesque lagoons, with narration about the harbor’s past.
VERMILION SHOPS – Browse several specialty shops located downtown.
Tour and Dine at THE INLAND SEAS MARITIME MUSEUM – Experience the maritime history of the Great Lakes through interactive and hands-on exhibits.
PAPER MOON VINEYARDS – Paper Moon Vineyards serves a selection of regional and viniferous wines.
ISLAND HOPPING EXPLORATION ITINERARY – TWO DAY
DAY 1
KELLEYS ISLAND KELLEYS ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM – Learn about the wine-making, quarrying and commercial fishing heritage of the island.
GLACIAL GROOVES – Considered the finest example of glacial scoring in the world.
Lunch at KELLEY’S ISLAND WINE COMPANY.
KELLEYS ISLAND STATE PARK – Hiking trails, picnic areas, kayak rentals and one of the area’s finest swimming beaches.
Cruise on THE TRADE WINDS IV (KELLEyS ISLAND BREEZE CRUISES) – Cruise in comfort on this 57-foot vintage wooden boat.
Waterfront dining at one of the local favorites.
DAY 2
SOUTH BASS ISLAND – PUT-IN-BAY
ISLAND TOUR TRAIN – A one-hour guided tour of South Bass Island and the Village of Put-in-Bay. Stop-off privileges at several attractions.
PERRY’S VICTORY AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE MEMORIAL – The nation’s third tallest memorial structure honors Commodore Oliver Perry’s victory over the British in the War of 1812.
PERRy’S CAVE FAMILY FUN CENTER – Cave, butterfly house, antique car museum and mini golf. Historic Heineman’s Winery and Crystal Cave is just across the street.
STONE LAB ON GIBRALTAR ISLAND – Owned by The Ohio State University and home of the oldest freshwater biological field station in the US. Offers science and history tours.
SHOPPING ISLAND STYLE – Dozens of specialty shops are located in the downtown area.
Harborside dining at one of the numerous eateries.
GETTING THERE The ride from the mainland is half the fun! – The four different ferry boat lines providing service from the mainland to Ohio’s Lake Erie islands include THE JET ExPRESS, MILLER FERRIES, GOODTIME i and KELLEYS ISLAND FERRY BOATLINE.
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