Put-in-Bay News

Located on Lake Erie’s South Bass Island, Put-in-Bay village is a short ferry ride from Port Clinton or Catawba Island, Ohio. From Cleveland, the 65-mile drive via the Ohio Turnpike or Route 2 takes about an hour. Keep updated on the latest news about Put-in-Bay to pre-plan your trip.

2023 BASH ON THE BAY ARTISTS ANNOUNCED!!!
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2023 BASH ON THE BAY ARTISTS ANNOUNCED!!! 09 Jan, 23

Read on to find out who’s playing the Bash, then scroll back up here for our top picks for places to stay! Island Club Rentals (islandclub.com) – 216-898-9951 Put-in-Bay Condos (putinbaycondos.com) – 216-898-1105 Commodore Resort (commodoreresort.com) – 419-285-3101 Victory Station Hotel (putinbayvictorystation.com) – 419-285-0120 Bird’s Nest Resort (birdsnestresort.com) – 419-285-6119 2023 Bash On The Bay Headline Acts Announced! We know you’ve been waiting for it. We’ve been waiting too! But now we can finally bring you the news that everyone... more information
Windowpane Ice On PIB’s Shores

Windowpane Ice On PIB’s Shores 18 Jan, 23

Putinbay.com is your resource for all things Put-in-Bay! Check out these quick links or read on: Our top lodging choices can be found here! Check out the 2023 Put-in-Bay event calendar! What’s there to do at Put-in-Bay? So much you won’t even believe it! An Amazing Weather Phenomenon Comes To The Bay The weather this past weekend led to an awesome weather event called windowpane ice. When the weather gets juuuuust cold enough to freeze a thin surface layer of... more information
2023 Benson Ford Ship House Public Tours

2023 Benson Ford Ship House Public Tours 11 Aug, 22

2023 BENSON FORD SHIP HOUSE PUBLIC TOURS  WILL BE HELD ON 6/11/23 AND 8/27/23!!! We hope you can join us for one of the public tours of the Benson Ford Ship House in 2023. If you missed out last year, it’s time to jump on the rare opportunity to see inside this amazing Put-in-Bay landmark. To get an idea of what you might see in person, check out our virtual tour of the site, and read on to learn more... more information
SUNDAY FUNDAY Put-in-Bay Day Trip Facebook Contest

SUNDAY FUNDAY Put-in-Bay Day Trip Facebook Contest 03 Jun, 22

Win An Awesome Sunday Day Trip Package For Put-in-Bay! Putinbay.com and the Put-in-Bay Island Guide Facebook page are ecstatic to bring you this giveaway of a Sunday Funday day trip to Put-in-Bay. The contest winner will receive a day rental of a 4-person golf cart from the Put-in-Bay Golf Cart Depot, and they will get to ride in the back of a putinbay.com Cadillac during the Put-in-Bay Car Parade. The contest winner will get to choose if they’d like to... more information
The Ferry Is Running! It’s Put-in-Bay season!
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The Ferry Is Running! It’s Put-in-Bay season! 14 Mar, 22

Put-in-Bay Open! From all of us at putinbay.com, welcome to the 2022 Put-in-Bay Ohio season! It’s finally time! With the beginning of the Miller Ferry’s scheduled runs from Catawba to South Bass Island, the start of the Put-in-Bay season is officially upon us! It’s been a long winter, and at putinbay.com we are so ready to ditch the puffy coats and hot chocolate for Hawaiian shirts and margaritas! Over the coming weeks, we’ll first see people flock to the Lake... more information
October 2021 PIB Gazette – NPS Awards Contract for Monument Seawall Restoration

October 2021 PIB Gazette – NPS Awards Contract for Monument Seawall Restoration 20 Oct, 21

The following piece appears in the October 2021 edition of the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! NPS Awards Contract for Monument Seawall Restoration Put-in-Bay, Ohio – The National Park Service awarded a construction contract to ES Wagner Company of Oregon, Ohio for the restoration of the seawalls at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. The total contract value of this work is $24,964,290. Superintendent Rowles said, “We are... more information
August 2021 Gazette – Island Green Week Schedule 2021

August 2021 Gazette – Island Green Week Schedule 2021 06 Aug, 21

putinbay.com is proud to present the Put-in-Bay Gazette’s Island Diary. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today!   Island Green Week Event Schedule 2021 Put-in-Bay, Ohio Name of Event: Island Green Week Hosted on: Put-in-Bay, Middle Bass Island, Gibraltar Island, and Kelleys Island Dates: August 7th – 15th, 2021 Event Contact Information: Phone: Renee Market 419-708-5798 Email: RBrasher3@gmail.com Address: Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center PO Box 871 Put-in-Bay, OH 43456... more information
August 2021 Gazette – Night-Time Golf Carts & Chief Kimble

August 2021 Gazette – Night-Time Golf Carts & Chief Kimble 06 Aug, 21

putinbay.com is proud to present the Put-in-Bay Gazette’s Island Diary. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today!   Village Council Nixes Ban on Night-time Use of Golf Carts One of the pieces of new legislation that came before the Put-in-Bay Village Council in July was a ban on all golf carts on the streets of the Village between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The legislation came in part due to the number... more information
July 2021 Put-in-Bay Gazette – Middle Bass’s Olympian Aquilla Heading to Tokyo!

July 2021 Put-in-Bay Gazette – Middle Bass’s Olympian Aquilla Heading to Tokyo! 02 Jul, 21

The following post is the lead article from the July 2021 Put-in-Bay Gazette, published here with their permission. To support the Put-in-Bay Gazette and all of the great work that they do, visit putinbay.news! Middle Bass’s Olympian Aquilla Heading to Tokyo! Adelaide Aquilla placed third in the shot put at the USA Olympic Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on Thurs-day June 24th, 2021. The Ohio State University Junior is headed to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. She... more information

Ferries

From the dock, it’s a short trip across Lake Erie via two ferries: Jet Express (jet-express.com, 1-800-245-1538) costs $17.50 one way (or $19.75 from Sandusky) and $4.50 per bike. Parking is $12/day to park in the main lot or $10 (one time in/out) in a lot one block away. Miller Ferry from Catawba Island (millerferry.com) costs $7 one way, $2 per bike and $15 for cars. Limited free parking; if it’s full, an auxiliary lot costs $5/day. If you absolutely must bring your car (while permitted, it’s not encouraged because parking is so limited), you can use the Miller Ferry for an extra $15.

Golf Carts

Once on island, golf carts are the preferred method of transportation. Prices range from $11-$17/hour for a 2-, 4- or 6-passenger cart, or $70-$90 per day. An overnight, weekend or holiday rental adds $10 to the bill. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. You also can rent bikes ($5/hour or $15/day) and mopeds ($15/hour or $60/day). For those not in a hurry, buses run all over the island late into the evening ($2.50 per ride), and there are also taxis, which charge a flat rate of $3 per person.

There are a few golf cart rental agencies we recommend when visiting Put-in-Bay. Learn more about the Island Club Golf Carts, Put-in-Bay Condo Golf Carts, and the Put-in-Bay Golf Cart Depot.

Accommodations

Do you want to be right in the middle of the action or somewhere quiet? Relaxing in luxury or happy just with the basics? Put-in-Bay has everything from economy hotels and full-service resorts to charming B&Bs and rustic state campgrounds. During the season (April through late October), there also are more than 100 homes available to rent. Note: Hotel rooms and rental homes can be nearly impossible to find on weekends without a reservation, so plan accordingly.

History

Put-in-Bay Ohio offers a full listing of information for visitors to explore. Our Put-in-Bay News and Blog Posts are meant to explore the history, events, and passions of our Lake Erie island. We welcome guest posts and would be happy to discuss opportunities.

Historically, Put-in-Bay has been involved with the largest naval battles in the Lake Erie region between Britain, Canada, and the USA. While there are multiple Lake Erie Islands, Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island stands out as the most visited, most historic, and most noted.

Put-in-Bay is a popular vacation spot just a couple miles offshore of mainland Northwest Ohio in Lake Erie. While “Put-in-Bay” is technically the name of the village on South Bass Island, the name commonly is often used to refer to the entire island. A summer resort since the mid-1800’s, the village can be considered the hub of tourism among the Lake Erie Islands and busier than any surrounding island. With its numerous taverns, wineries, restaurants, waterfront condos, rental homes, and hotels it is a staycation mecca.