Category Archives: Things to do

The Top “Don’t Forget” Items to Pack for Your Next Put-in-Bay Getaway A Put-in-Bay getaway on South Bass Island offers an abundance of activities for the whole family. Activities outdoors range from jet skis to parasailing, fishing to hiking, and many interesting historical spots all over the island. Choosing what to do while at Put-in-Bay is never easy because there is so much to do! However, deciding what to pack for your Put-in-Bay getaway, that’s a little easier. Whether you are planning on relaxing poolside at the Put-in-Bay Condos with a drink or hiking and biking the nature trails on...

Biking on South Bass Island is one of the most popular modes of transportation. Due to the island’s size and limited parking, golf carts and bikes are the best ways to get around. Biking enthusiasts and casual bikers alike love exploring the Lake Erie Islands. Put-in-Bay hotels, resorts, and rental homes all have bike parking as well! We have compiled a guide to bringing your bike and exploring Put-in-Bay via bicycle. You will have an amazing time exploring Lake Erie and everything else Put-in-Bay island has to offer. Arriving at Put-in-Bay, Ohio When you are ready for your island getaway,...

Put-In-Bay makes for the perfect Midwest island getaway.  The island is known for its fascinating history, fun nightlife, local food, and dozens of unique attractions.   Whether you are coming up with your family or you have a bachelorette party to attend to, Put-In-Bay is for you! With so many things to do, we would like to share with you the Top 10 Free Things to Do at Put-In-Bay. 1.  The Antique Car Museum Put-in-Bay is home to the most classic cars per capita in the United States, so it’s the perfect place for this museum! Located at the Perry’s Cave...

7 Safe Boating Tips for Put-in-Bay Put-in-Bay Ohio is Lake Erie’s boating paradise. Every hundreds of thousands of visitors and boaters alike visit the island to enjoy the laid back island vibes without having to go to the Caribbean. With so many great attractions, restaurants and bars, its no wonder Put-in-Bay is the place to be during the summer season. Enjoy our safe boating tips for Put-in-Bay! As the hot summer days keep get hotter and hotter, we would like to provide you with some safe boating tips to follow while up at Put-in-Bay.  Boating accidents can happen yet one...

Put-in-Bay may be small in size, but it has an incredibly large music scene in the summer! There are close to a hundred different bands and entertainers that play at Put-in-Bay for just one show, or a regular summer schedule. You will find reggae, hip hop, classic rock, blues, piano solos, big bands, Motown, original hits, and everything in between. Check out the Official Put-in-Bay Entertainment Schedule for dates, locations, and entertainers. Also check out our lodging options to book a great summer weekend stay in Put-in-Bay. Bob Gatewood & the Calabash Band Bob Gatewood Put-in-Bay You can catch Put-in-Bay’s...

National Play Monopoly Day on November 19th recognizes the iconic board game that lands us on Park Place, Boardwalk or even in jail. The local version, Put-in-Bay-Opoly, features the official Put-in-Bay website that guests have loved for years and years… Putinbay.com !!! Monopoly History Monopoly was originally published by Parker Brothers in 1935, but is now distributed by Hasbro. In the game, players roll two six-sided dice to move around the game board, buying and trading properties, and developing them with houses and hotels. This already sounds like Put-in-Bay! The board game of “Put-In-Bay-Opoly” is a Lake Erie area version...

Lake Erie Fishing Lake Erie is one of the world’s largest freshwater commercial fisheries and fishing is a popular halftime attraction for visitors. While you don’t have to be an expert, all it really takes is the proper equipment and a whole lot of patience. The fish species available for you to catch depends on many factors. Some of which include the season, and the temperature of the water. We’ve narrowed down five main types of fish you are likely to find when fishing in Lake Erie. Bluegill The first fish you are likely to find while fishing in Lake...

The Official Spring Fling 2019 at the Island Club is almost here!  This year will mark the First Year that we have partnered with a great local charity, Kids for Christmas.  This organization was created to ensure under privileged children of Ottawa County and beyond will have Christmas presents to open each year.  Moving forward we plan on assisting greatly with this noble cause. All proceeds from the Official Spring Fling 2019 will directly benefit local children.  In short, we are having a PARTY with a PURPOSE! We are very excited for this new arrangement and look forward to making...