This place is fascinating, fun to visit, unique in its experience and just simply beautiful. This…read moreis a fashionable summer resort island on Lake Erie sometimes called the Key West of the north, where once long ago the Miamis, Senecas, Ottawas, Eries and Shawnee called home is today a pristine water region, with beautiful vegetation, incredible panoramas, and unbelievable tranquility. This island is home to the International Peace Museum, Crystal Cave, Benson Ford Ship House, South Bass Island State Park and offers fabulous picnic areas, mini golf, boat and golf cart rentals, the Butterfly House, the Put-in-Bay Winery and much, much more. If you decide to stay over there's an exceptional array of vacation rentals B&Bs, a fabulous hotel, a resort to choose from - we had enormous fun here. The restos, bars and attraction are great. Put-in-Bay is an ideal destination for families, groups, and solo travelers, thanks to its distinctive blend of history, entertainment, and natural beauty. This small island offers a lively mix of distinctive shops and charming boutiques, too many to mention, making shopping a fun part of the experience - especially with terrific shopkeepers. Whether searching for unique souvenirs, island gear, or a special keepsake to bring home, you'll find plenty of options at every stop. We could have been there longer, and maybe we'll come back to do just that!

Awesome area to explore…read more The village is the area with most of the shops, restaurants and bars. You can easily get here by taking the jet express and the area is easy to walk. There is a park in the center of everything that has bathrooms and showers. The park is a great place to hang out for all ages with a playground for kids, historical markers and picnic tables. Around the park is a variety restaurants, bars, and shops to explore. Everything from ice cream to tacos. Not far off the main section you can walk to the village beach, Perry's monument, winery, and the boardwalk.

The monument is closed because you people elected idiots to run our government, so be aware of that…read morebefore you try to visit. It's also in the middle of renovations which I guess are on hold. Perry's monument is a giant 300-foot tall dangus that sticks up out of the middle of Put In Bay island. It's a memorial to a bunch of stuff from the war of 1812, but it's really just a nice location to feel the breeze and look at the lake and sit in the shade of the giant concrete dongus. If it were open, one could ride up and down in it, but it's still a peaceful area. There is a visitors center too for those of you into reading and learning about stuff.

Another amazing national park. Just 37 steps up and followed by an ancient elevator ride! We had…read moregreat weather which contributed to breathtaking views. A must see when on the island.

A quaint museum for a quaint island…read more LEIHS is a relatively unheralded attraction caught within the throng of bars and restaurants that are prevalent throughout Put-in-Bay. We only came across it at the mention of our host, who had a few panoramic photos that were currently being featured at the museum. The Historical Society Museum sits back along an alley just off Perry Park. Your entrance fee will buy you a short film regarding the island and as much time as you like to browse the tightly packed museum. Within its confines you will find some great memorabilia highlighting some of South Bass's most prestigious buildings, people, and events. A revealing look into the islands rich past.

Wonderful displays of the old South Bass Island show an exciting time in the 1900s. Photos of old…read morehotels, dance halls, steam ships, nautical items, beautiful glassware collections, photographs, info on the traveling dentist, etc. History depicting Commander Perry, and the War of 1812, including the Battle of Fallen Timbers is there. Even a working lighthouse light draws you in. A 15-minute video gives more history of the island. The museum is a great place and worth the nominal fee of admission.

Historical area This…read moreis a great area to walk around the lighthouse. There are historical markers around the property that tell you about highlights of the lighthouse. Gives you a glimpse into the history of the area. I don't believe you can tour the lighthouse and there is no staff to ask questions. Worth the 15 minutes to stop and check it out.

A nice little lighthouse located near the Miller Ferry dock and E Golf Carts. You can walk around…read morethe grounds, read the informational signage, and enjoy the view. The lighthouse has limited hours for tours - check their website in advance if you'd like to go inside.

Small but mighty. An excellent museum in an old chapel. Nice artifacts, well arranged and…read moredescribed. Geology, native history, farming, wine, fishing, rum running, and more. Great staff. Very limited hours so check ahead.

I was not a fan. I was there this past weekend and my wife and I went through the butterfly house…read more And they were almost all the same type of butterfly and there were not more than 50 or 60 butterflies that I could see. I would think a butterfly house would be full of butterflies to the point of them constantly in the air.

So many butterflies!…read more This was an option on our Perry's cave pass so we decided to give it a try. I have been in butterfly houses before but this one was definitely one of the best. You walk through the gift shop and the entrance to the butterfly house is in the back. It is a large greenhouse so on the day we went it was 95 degrees inside the building. About 5 to 10 degrees hotter than outside. Because of this we were only able to stay inside for 10 or 15 minutes because it was very hot. Upon entering there is a window that shows the butterfly hatching area. After that a greeter will fill you in on the rules of the butterfly house. After that you are welcome to walk around and explore the garden area. They have lots of plants to cater to butterflies and several water features. If you stand still the butterflies will land on you. Several benches are available to sit and enjoy the area. They also give you a great poster to identify the butterflies in the building. Not all of them are on the list but the greeter was very helpful and provided names for those we did not know. Great experience for any animal or nature lover!

Great spot to learn about the wildlife and cool off. Nice…read moredisplays with actual fish. History about the fisheries and what they are doing to preserve the area. Also learned about these June bugs aka mayflies

If you like taxidermy - this is your place to visit…read more I have three young children and have visited many nature centers. This is the first one I have paid to visit. At $10 a family it isn't much but we spent about a half hour here so not worth it. The inside has lots of taxidermy animals on display. The center is only partially geared towards the island itself. There are few live turtles, a small area with games for kids, and a bird watching area. This is a nice hiking trail behind the nature center. It is free to walk that area.

I visited the Kelley's Island Historical Association, museum and gift shop. It was a ver nice…read moreexperience. The people there were very nice and helpful and the museum had a lot of good items to explore and see. I enjoyed visiting this museum and would definitely recommend it.

Sign says they are open 12 to 4 everyday. It is actually 3 separate buildings. First newer building…read morehouses a museum of stuff about the island. It seemed cheap to explore but with kids I didn't think we would get to enjoy it. They also have a small gift shop with new items like kids toys and books about the island. The church is free to tour and is cool for the age of the structure. The house is a resale shop. They have almost anything you would find in a house from kitchen items to Christmas decorations. Even used clothing. It is all kind of cluttered together and junky but you could find a treasure.