Knowing what activities are possible on Put-in-Bay Island is key to choosing the activity that is right for you and your family. It also prevents you from having to change your plans on the fly. Put-in-Bay features so many possible activities and island fun that not being able to do all activities you would like in your vacation is an oft-encountered problem. Our recommended preference is to stick with a few activities and to make sure that they all count.

Put-in-Bay Helicopter Rides
Imagine soaring above Put-in-Bay in your very own helicopter ride. Take in Lake Erie, the surrounding islands, and even Canada as you soar amongst the clouds. Put-in-Bay Helicopter Rides depart from the Put-in-Bay Airport and offers several spectacular tours of the region. Put-in-Bay Helicopter Rides Details Each tour has a two-passenger minimum and a maximum of three. Their state-of-the-art fleet is manned by expert pilots who are all quite a knowledge of the region. The Put-in-Bay Airport is located at 1494 Langram Road on the southern tip of the island They offer two distinct tours. The Yellow Tour gives you...More Information
Put-in-Bay Biplane Rides
If flying in an open cockpit bi-plane along the coastline of Put-in-Bay sounds fun then you’re in the right place! Enjoy the scenic views of Lake Erie and its islands from the sky in World-War ll biplanes that have been fully restored. The instructor will show you the basics and then let you take control. Your instructor will customize your flight based on your interest level. This means the instructor can do loops, spins, and rolls if you wish to! He will perform as many or as little aerobatics as you desire. The Put-in-Bay Biplane Rides are offered at the...More Information
Put-in-Bay Airport
Located on the southern end of South Bass Island, the Put-in-Bay Airport is open year round and available for public usage. With modern facilities and two runways, the airport accepts small planes from the mainland and surrounding islands. It also offers tours on biplanes and helicopters. You are able to see the islands from a whole new perspective! Imagine flying higher than the monument and cruising along the coast taking in the whole island from the sky! Put-in-Bay Airport Details The Put-in-Bay Airport accepts arrivals and departures from dawn to dusk. The runways are in excellent condition but unlit. There...More Information
Muscle Bay Fitness
Muscle Bay Fitness is the first and only gym on South Bass Island and it features a 1800 square foot facility that offers a unique feel. Muscle Bay Fitness is privately owned and owner operated. Their goal is to change how people view gyms and to improve peoples lives through working out. The gym focuses on discipline, commitment and staying consistent. Whether you have never worked out before or if you are trying to up your fitness level Muscle Bay Fitness is the place for you. They want to help you reach your goals. Improve your muscle tone and strength...More Information
Saunders Resort Golf Course
Saunders Golf Course, the only golf course on Put-in-Bay, is Par 3 nine hole course. A lovely way to spend an afternoon with friends, Saunders is challenging, but not too challenging. Interestingly, it is one of the few places on the island where a Put in Bay golf cart rental is not permitted. Odd though it may be, this question pops up on scavenger hunts all the time. There’s no way Put-in-Bay could be the bachelor party headquarters that it is without a golf course for Saturday morning! Saunders Golf Course Highlights Saunders is located down Catawba from the downtown....More Information
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Put-in-Bay draws guests from the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, as well as the Province of Ontario in Canada, to name just a few. They come for the big Island Fun. There are spots all along the Great Lakes that capture the exuberant spirit of summertime fun but Put-in-Bay is number one. The Great Lakes are the largest bodies of fresh water in the world and an invaluable natural resource. Our visitors enjoy the numerous Put-in-Bay activities that can be enjoyed all throughout the region.

What to do at Cedar Point?

You’ll find the best, brightest, and most active amusement park in the world near Sandusky, Ohio. That is just a half hour away from Put-in-Bay island fun. Cedar Point is royalty when it comes to the roller coaster, and Cedar Point Amusement Park is definitely the place for adults and kids alike to unleash their inner wild via America’s Roller Coaster. Most adults who visit Put-in-Bay today visited Cedar Point while they were growing up. The two go hand in hand.

When is the Ohio State Fair?

What’s more nostolgic Americana than a summertime fair? Drive a few hours south of Put-in-Bay to check out the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio every summer at the start of August. Sample cotton candy, corndogs, cheese curds, and all the fair food you can endulge. Watch piglets and potato sacks race. Hear amazing rock and country music. You can even get your thrills on from some wild rides, and peruse over tons of horticulture and agricultural exhibits. Attendance hits a high of almost one million people. You might even get to see a few cows being sculpted from pure butter! Yes, butter sculptures!

What are the highlights of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Rock and rollers can unite in Cleveland, Ohio at the Hall of Fame. It houses John Lennon’s colorful Sgt. Pepper uniform, Michael Jackson’s glove, Elvis” Cadillac, and much much more, all in one place: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Your visit may also include the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Museum of Art, another national best.

What to see at U.S. Air Force National Museum?

Find one of the world’s great historical attractions in Dayton, Ohio at Huffman Prairie Flying Field. In 1905, the Wright brothers finally perfected a powered aircraft here capable of sustained and reliable flight. That plane, the Wright Flyer III, is located in the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, which further makes Dayton the aviation capital of the U.S. Dayton is also home to the U.S. Air Force National Museum, the world’s oldest and largest military aviation museum. It hosts one of the largest air shows in the nation.