The sun is shining and you've got a weekend to kill. What to do? Just head north. With the king of amusement parks, a rowdy starlit booze cruise to Kelleys Island and the party-round-the-clock atmosphere of Put-in-Bay, Sandusky and the Lake Erie Islands never, ever disappoint.
Try to keep from losing your lunch on Maverick, Cedar Point's record-breaking 17th coaster. Try to keep breakfast down after a late night of beer buckets at the Round House during Christmas in July. Try not to fall over on the Goodtime I as it cuts through the waves en route to Kelleys. And keep in mind that two out of three ain't bad.
If you've never been, don't worry ... we've compiled a list below of the can't-miss, must-visit spots on the western shores this summer.
Road trip: Sandusky and the islands
Roller coasters, water slides and a little something called the booze cruise
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May 15, 2009Cedar Point Amusement Park/Resort
1 Cedar Point Dr - SanduskyLocated on a scenic peninsula along the shore of Lake Erie, Cedar Point amusement park/resort is home to a record-breaking collection of 75 rides, including 17 roller coasters.
Soak City
1 Cedar Point Dr. - SanduskyWhen the temperature starts to rise, there’s no better place to cool off than Soak City, Cedar Point’s massive 18-acre waterpark located adjacent to the amusement park.
Goodtime I Excursion Ship
109 W. Shoreline Dr. - SanduskyOffering daytime island hopping, twilight bay excursions and the ultra popular booze cruise to Kelleys Island, the Goodtime I is one of the hottest summer attractions in Sandusky.
Splash!
225 Erie St. - Put-in-BayDrinking at the pool in the summer is about as good as it gets, but Splash! takes it to a whole new level.
The Flaming Skull
225 Erie St. - Put-in-BayThe Flaming Skull is Put-In-Bay’s only pirate ship bar.
The Boardwalk Restaurant
1618 Bayview Ave. - Put-in-BayOne of the largest restaurants on the island, The Boardwalk is a seafood lover's paradise.
The Casino Restaurant & Marina
104 Division St. - Kelleys IslandHop out of your water cruiser and stroll a few short steps into The Casino Restaurant & Marina.
Damon's Grill
701 E. Water St. - SanduskySure, we've all been to Damon's, but with a wall of windows overlooking Cedar Point and the lake, Sandusky's might just have the best sunset views around.
The Beer Barrel Saloon
324 Delaware Ave. - Put-in-BayThe Beer Barrel Saloon on Put-In-Bay is renowned for its Guinness World Record of longest bar in the world at 405-feet and 10-inches long.
The Round House Bar
Deleware Ave. - Put-in-BayYou haven’t been to a bar in Put-in-Bay if you haven’t been to The Round House Bar.
Boathouse Bar & Grill
218 Hartford Ave. - Put-in-BayAn island favorite, the Boathouse Bar & Grill is one of the most popular spots in downtown Put-in-Bay.
Bag the Moon
109 W. Lakeshore Dr. - Kelleys IslandBag the Moon is a casual eat–in restaurant during the day that turns into a fun party spot at night.
Caddyshack Bar and Restaurant
115 Division St. - Kelleys IslandThe island's karaoke hot spot on Friday nights, Caddyshack hosts an outdoor amateur concert weekly where booze-cruisers rock the mic.
What other people are saying...
urbanrunner from cbus - May 15, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Put-in-Bay is one my favorite summer roadtrips. I heard there is a new pool bar opening on the main strip this year.
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