Put-in-Bay Travel Tips

Virtual Tour of Put-in-Bay Ohio’s Incredible Benson Ford Ship HouseHundreds of thousands of Put-in-Bay visitors have gazed in wonder at the outside of the Benson Ford Ship House, but very few have seen inside. Now you can! Walk through the amazing interior of one of the most unique homes in America with our InsideMaps virtual tour below! The YouTube channel Doc Bites recently featured Put-in-Bay’s famous Benson Ford house in one of their videos, and it’s fantastic. Enjoy the video right here, and then read on to learn a little...More Information

Summer is slipping away. Wherever you go in Ohio you have to wear a mask (with certain exceptions). Wherever you go to eat, drink and play in Ohio, the establishments need to properly sanitize and provide for social distancing. Put-in-Bay is the same as the rest of the state in that regard and most everyone is complying. There’s plenty of ways to have that fun at Put-in-Bay before 10PM besides our famous party and plenty of space to safely have that fun. But, even though you don’t hear it much...More Information

May Madness Lodging Specials!! We are back underway at Put-in-Bay! And while it may not be exactly the Put-in-Bay you’re used to, there’s still plenty of fun to be had during a quick getaway to the Bay during May Madness. In honor of that, we’re listing a couple of the best specials on the island, so that you can find your place to stay and enjoy a close to home vacation that you deserve! Click here to book online! Great May Rates at the Island Club Home Rentals and Put-in-Bay...More Information

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Huge Update Came on 05/12/2020 – Big News From the Path Forward Committee We were so happy and excited to welcome you back to the Bay! From early May through today, we have been doing more and more to make sure you get the best and safest experience possible on your island vacation. There is a group of dedicated community leaders who originally met on Put-in-Bay on May 8th to interpret the Governor’s most recent decrees, how they affect Put-in-Bay specifically, and what our path forward is. They...More Information

Family-Friendly Fun at Put-in-Bay Put-in-Bay, Ohio is one of the most visited vacation destinations the midwest. The Lake Erie island is only accessible by plane or by ferry. South Bass Island is the official name of the island and Put-in-Bay serves as the name of the township. The island however, is most often referred to as Put-in-Bay.  We host hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and are just short drive away from cities like Cleveland and Toledo. Over the years, our island has developed a reputation for being one...More Information