Another small (well, mid-sized) museum that knocks it out of the park…read more Great staff. Well displayed artifacts with lots of information, interactive stuff for kids, boats out back, models everywhere. Covers natural science, local history, shipping in general, and more. Kid K loved it, especially the scavenger hunt. I loved the stories and artifacts. Small gift shop with quality options. Definitely will be back when in town.

I appreciate that Ken, one of the older members of the museum, clearly demonstrates his passion and…read morededication to the subject matter. When we arrived we were the first two there for the day, and he got up and expressed his appreciation that we came in and was eager to give us a tour around the facility. He previously worked on boats in the area during his career, so he knows his stuff! We started off watching the fifteen minute video that told us about the various important aspects of Lake Erie and Sandusky as a port, such as ice harvesting, fishing, sand dredging, and coal shipping. Then Ken showed us the boats in their collection, explaining the differences between the construction of each, followed by an entire room of outboard motors of various makes and horsepower! Then we returned to the main showroom to look at the exhibits. I especially liked the map that showed the channels throughout the years, the miniature model of the train-to-ship coal shipping station, and the depth charts of each Great Lake. You're sure to find something that interests you and learn something! They're also doing a solid job of putting in exhibits to interest children, such as building a small model boat, playing giant Battleship, learning to tie knots, and steering a boat around a projected screen of Lake Erie. A new exhibit is being added soon so kids can aim a canon at a screen and pretend to sink ships in the distance like in 1813! The restrooms are crisp and clean. The gift shop is somewhat small/limited, but I found a couple postcards to purchase. The volunteers help with the gift shop and admissions and are friendly.

Amazing experience! You can't find a greater location. Make sure to inquire about the all access…read morecard!

Amazing experience! Cannot wait to come back. Ticket prices were completely reasonable and there is…read moreso to look at and learn.

This museum collection completely took me by surprise. First of all, the four hours of operation…read morewere not nearly enough so that I was forced to speed through the last 45 mins. just to say that I saw everything. Unfortunately, most of the rolling stock sits outside exposed to the harsh Ohio elements, but not all are showing the effects of time. The museum has numerous collections which were donated and are exhibited in a number of the railcars. The number of rail related artifacts must be seen to be believed; I am not exaggerating when I state that you will most likely come across an item which you have never see before. On display is the bell from the locomotive which pulled President Lincoln's funeral train. The museum has a wonderfully located rail park right in the middle of all the action and plans are underway to further develop the site. Also the gift shop has great value souvenirs such as t-shirts (loved the variety of train designs on the shirts) and caps.

This was a great NYE Celebration. And it is all FREE!!!! Forget NYC. Although Port Clinton is a…read moresmall town on the shores of Lake Erie, it has a huge spirit and friendly residents. This celebration beat the one in NYC, hands down. Wylie, the Walleye, was born in 1997 and made of simply paper mache. They have sinced upgraded. Port Clinton is the "Walleye Capital of the World," so it is only fitting that they drop a colorful LED lit, 20-foot, 600-pound walleye, named Wylie Jr., from the sky at the stroke of midnight, with a spectacular FIREWORKS show soon thereafter. As mentioned, the event is free and kicks off with a kids party from 4p to 6p, kids walleye drop at 6p, games and the "touch a truck" event, where kids can see public safety vehicles. They also have a raffle with a chance to win some cool prizes. And for those 21 and up, they have a "Bar Swim" that features heated charter buses that take you to bars around town. Keep in mind that this event occurs off season so a few places in the town my be closed for the season. A few restaurants that I eyed fell in that category. If you are just going to watch the Walleye Drop then I recommend getting there around 11PM. It gets very cold out there and there is no need to freeze for an extended period. We ended up getting there around 9PM and eating/drinking at one of the restaurants/bars across the street. They also have some food trucks there if you want to go that route. The popcorn store is open through the night to satisfy your popcorn fix. A DJ is jamming the night away with the hottest tunes. He was playing when we arrived there at 9. After we ate, we took on the cold and danced like it was 1999. They have a guy that was selling blinky things, but I recommend bringing your own NYE garb if you want a wider selection. We were fortunate enough that we did not have to drive there. Our hotel had a complimentary shuttle that dropped off and picked up party goers. If you are staying at hotel you may want to check if they offer a shuttle. This Walleye is awesome. It is great family fun. definitely a bucket list must do. So, remember dress warm. It gets very cold out there and plan your arrival with the cold in mind. You may also want to plan your parking if you are driving. They shut down some of the road when the party ends about 1210.

Have been going here for years. Love the ambiance. Food is good but still in the bar food realm.read more

I have friends that are members and we have an annual Put in Bay weekend. There were 7 of us and we…read morevisited for dinner on a Sat night. There was a bit of a wait for outside, so we decided to eat inside the restaurant. You can eat inside or out and there are nice views of the boats and water across the street. We started with the Pretzel Bites and for dinner we ordered the Perch Platter, Walleye, Taco Salads, Sandy's Shrimp, Summer Salad and Chicken Pasta. Everyone enjoyed their dinners, portions were large and presentation was done well. All the shrimp entrees had a large portion of shrimp which you do not see everywhere. I had order Perch the night before and the Crews Nest was definitely the superior dinner. Perch was lightly breaded and cooked just right, so the fish was tender and flaky. The taco salads were off the lunch menu and they still made them for our table. Overall it was a lovely dinner and the service was attentive and prompt. If you have the opportunity it is worth a visit to the Crews Nest.

Friendly, welcoming, absolutely delicious and did I mention the view?…read moreService was 5 star!

My favorite place for dinner in Huron I worked here I have ate here numinous times and it is a…read morewonderful place of business I know a lot of people

Vision VR is so much fun. We went there three days in a row with our children, ages 13 and 11. We…read morewere able to play together and the owners were so helpful and gave us extra time to play. If we visit Port Clinton again, we will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

We came here for a retirement dinner at the pavilion by the pool. It is a beautiful place to spend…read morean evening, especially if you like boats. The food was served Buffet style and they did a great job keeping everything replenished. We had a most enjoyable evening.

Ordered: Clam Chowder, Perch Sandwich…read more Ambiance: In terms of the dining area, it was pretty nice and open. There are plenty of windows encircling the dining area letting in tons of light and offering a view of the water and boats docked. The place was clean and has the same vibe as you would expect in a golf resort, hotel, or any other member-club. Service was friendly. Food: The clam chowder was by far the best thing here. It was savory, well-balanced and had the MOST TENDER pieces of clam i've ever had. They were an absolute joy to nom and didn't fatigue my jaw at all unlike some places. Heads up, their chowder has more of soup-y consistency because they don't thicken it with starch. This makes for a much lighter chowder which doesn't put you into a coma. My first experience with perch was sadly disappointing. The sandwich was large, having 3-4 pieces of fried perch in it. The problem with multiple thin pieces of breaded fish, however, is that you're primarily tasting grease and breading! The fries were also lackluster, not soggy but not cripsy or particularly well-seasoned. I did enjoy the rainbow sherbet at the end but it wasn't anything I couldn't get in a value-tub from krogers. Overall I gave this place 4-stars to include the ambiance, service, and exclusivity but the food is honestly 3-stars (decent). I would definitely get the chowder and explore other things besides the breaded perch.