Sandusky Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Between seeking thrills on some of the world’s best roller coasters or reeling in your big catch from Lake Erie, this charming town will keep you entertained for days.

Sandusky, located directly on Lake Erie’s south shore in Ohio, is a small city with a big personality. It retains its vintage charm while having a variety of tourist attractions. Stop through as part of a Great Lakes tour or visit Sandusky as a standalone destination.

The months between Memorial Day and Labour Day are the high tourism season in the Great Lakes region. The famed amusement park at Cedar Point is easily the main attraction of Sandusky. It is widely known as one of the world’s best amusement parks for its large number of rides and prime spot on the edge of a peninsular. Millennium Force and Top Thrill Dragster are two of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the world. Cedar Point also has water rides, an arcade, children’s attractions and musical performances. Take a break from the rides and soak up the sun on the adjacent beach along Lake Erie.

Five indoor water parks operate year-round. These include Castaway Bay and Soak City, located adjacent to Cedar Point. Spend a day at Kalahari Resort, which has the largest indoor water park in the U.S.

Boaters and fishers will find Sandusky the perfect base from which to get out on the water. Charter a boat to reel in the big catches during a day of offshore fishing. Try your luck at the scenic Castalia State Fish Hatchery along Cold Creek or head to Cold Creek Trout Camp. Rent a motorboat or ride the ferry to go island hopping along the charming Lake Erie Islands. Explore the shops, restaurants and attractions at Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island and Middle Bass Island.

Stop at one of the many restaurants in the area for a delicious meal fresh from the lake. Take the marked wine trail to visit more than a dozen different wineries that offer tastings. 

Sandusky is conveniently located just over an hour’s drive from Cleveland to the east and Toledo to the west.

Where to stay in Sandusky

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Historic Downtown Sandusky

Though Historic Downtown Sandusky may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Merry-Go-Round Museum and Maritime Museum of Sandusky.

Historic Downtown Sandusky
Cedar Point's Express Hotel

Cedar Point's Express Hotel

2 out of 5
1201 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH
The price is ₹9,581 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹9,581
₹10,899 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice property. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Cedar Point's Express Hotel
Avalon Inn

Avalon Inn

2 out of 5
1530 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH
The price is ₹4,899 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹4,899
₹5,572 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (86 reviews)
Nice little newly renovated.
"Nice hotel being renovated by new owners. Have keyless locks, which is great, just have a passcode to get into room. Needs some good landscaping and they can turn this place into a nice little spot! Pool was nice, needs a little tlc but they got it. Employees were super nice and assisted with any ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Avalon Inn
Cedar Cove

Cedar Cove

2 out of 5
1932 Cleveland Rd (Rt6), US 6 and Cedar Point Causeway, Sandusky, OH
Stay at this hotel in Sandusky. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (814 reviews)
"The hitel was clean an the staff was very nice an helpful."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Cedar Cove
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point

Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point

2.5 out of 5
1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH
Stay at this cabin in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and water park access (surcharge). Popular attractions Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
"Terrific experience. The waves from lake combined with Cedar Point amusement park make for an incredible time."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point
The Inn at Fulton

The Inn at Fulton

2 out of 5
201 Fulton St, Sandusky, OH
Stay at this aparthotel in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Cedar Point and Merry-Go-Round Museum are ...
7.8/10 Good! (22 reviews)
"Good stay for small family. Clean and new."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

The Inn at Fulton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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