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    • Casual RestaurantsThe most popular Put-in-Bay dining and restaurant choice is Casual Dining. Island visitors enjoy the low key and mellow atmosphere of the majority of Put-in-Bay’s downtown food and beverage choices. Come in shorts and sandals and leave with a full belly.
    • Fine Dining
  • BarsThe most popular island destination in Lake Erie, Put-in-Bay offers a wide variety of bars & nightlife. There are also many dining and restaurant choices, such as Casual Dining. Island visitors enjoy the slower island vibes and life of the majority of Put-in-Bay’s downtown food and beverage choices. Come in shorts and sandals and leave with a smile on your face!
    • Island Hot Spots
    • ALL BarsThe most popular island destination in Lake Erie, Put-in-Bay offers a wide variety of bars & nightlife. There are also many dining and restaurant choices, such as Casual Dining. Island visitors enjoy the slower island vibes and life of the majority of Put-in-Bay’s downtown food and beverage choices. Come in shorts and sandals and leave with a smile on your face!
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Top 10 Transportation Questions

Can you take your car to Put-in-Bay?

Yes. The Miller Ferry allows you to bring your car over. During busy weekends expect a long line to bring your car over. The Jet Express only has space for passengers and bicycles. However, it is recommended to leave your car at the ferries. Once on the island parking is limited and the best way to get around is by golf cart rental or taxi.

Can you drive on Put-in-Bay?

Yes, you can drive your car on Put-in-Bay. You can also drive golf carts on the roads. So if you are planning to bring your car over and drive around Put-in-Bay, please be careful when passing golf carts and obey all traffic laws.

Is it worth bringing your car over to Put-in-Bay?

Based on previous experiences, it is NOT worth it to bring your car over to Put-in-Bay. Often times you will be stuck waiting for multiple ferries to pass before they can fit your car on. It is an extra $34 to bring your car over ($17 each way). In addition, parking at the restaurants and attractions is limited for larger vehicles.

How to get to Put-in-Bay?

In order to get to Put-in-Bay you will need take one of the two ferries, take you own boat up, or fly into the private Put-in-Bay airport.
The Jet Express offers a high-speed ferry leaving from downtown Port Clinton, Ohio and Sandusk. Both ferries will drop you off right in the downtown harbor of Put-in-Bay. The address for the Jet Express in Port Clinton is: 49 Jackson St., Port Clinton, OH 43452. The Sandusky address is: 101 W. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870.
The Miller Ferry is the only option when it comes to bringing your car over. The boat ride over to Put-in-Bay takes roughly 18 minutes and is the ferry that gets you there the fastest. The address to the Miller Ferry is: 5174 Water St, Port Clinton, OH 43452.

How do you get around on Put-in-Bay?

There are a few options when it comes to how to get around on Put-in-Bay. You can bring your car over and drive around on your own expense which is not recommended.
Golf cart rentals are the best way to get around. Golf cart rentals are available by the hour, day and some agencies offer overnight rentals. Parking is fairly easy to find for golf carts and is the best way to get around Put-in-Bay.
Taking Put-in-Bay taxi is also a very popular way to get around. For just $3 per person they will take you anywhere on the island you choose to go!

What is the Phone number for the Island Club Taxi?

To have an Island Club Taxi Pick you up anywhere on the island, Call (419)-285-5466. An Island Club Taxi driver will be there to pick up shortly after calling?

How much does a Put-in-Bay Taxi ride cost?

All Put-in-Bay taxi rides are $3 per person. Please keep in mind that all taxis are cash only and tips are greatly appreciated.

What are the Put-in-Bay Taxi hours of operation?

Island Club Taxi and Yellow Cab run 24 hours a day 7 days a week. That way no one has to worry about not getting to the ferries on time!

Can the Put-in-Bay taxi services accommodate large groups?

Yes, The Island Club Taxis have multiple vans in service at the same time. For larger groups call an Island Club Taxi at 419-285-5466. That way your group can go from point A to point B at once. Keep in mind each taxi can hold between 12-15 passengers. If your group is larger than 15 be sure to ask for multiple vans.

Is there really a tunnel to Put-in-Bay?

The answer to this question is no. The Put-in-Bay tunnel was an April fool’s joke that turned into the talk of the town. There was also no imaginary submarine that crashed into the imaginary Put-in-Bay tunnel.

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“There are several tales to the creative name Put-in-Bay still holds to this day, the most common theory, is that of the sailors. The theory conveys that the unique name most likely originated from the sailors who would seek refuge on the bay, as it provides safe dockage. It is said when it was too rough to sail-they would “put in the bay”.

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