Sandusky, OH

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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 Labor 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

Jackson Street Pier is a great place to catch a sunset or the Pelee Islander ferry to, oddly enough, Pelee Island, Canada.  Great place to have a little island winery adventure just across the border. #WeekendGetaway

Historic Downtown Sandusky

While Historic Downtown Sandusky isn't home to many top sights, Merry-Go-Round Museum and Maritime Museum of Sandusky are some notable places to visit nearby.

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 NT$2,939 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
NT$2,939
NT$3,343 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sandusky. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Cedar Point Express never disappoints. They are super helpful with accommodating and the beds are comfortable. The room has everything we need. We have stayed every year for three years now. It's an annual trip and we always choose CPEx"

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

Cedar Point's Express Hotel
Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

3 out of 5
2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky, OH
The price is NT$3,748 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$3,748
NT$4,263 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly resort in Sandusky. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (907 reviews)
"The food options were average but this morning we had breakfast at the buffet and all they had was sweet creamer for my coffee, the young lady working behind the counter went to the coffee shop next door to get me some cream. She was kind, and went above her duties, I’m sorry I didn’t get her ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay
Avalon Inn

Avalon Inn

2 out of 5
1530 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH
The price is NT$1,535 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$1,535
NT$1,746 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sandusky. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (124 reviews)
"It was cheap close to cedar point can be cleaned a little better but was decent beds are small"

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Avalon Inn
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 WiFi, free parking, and water park access (surcharge). Popular attractions Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews)
"Our cabin was perfectly located. Short walk to the water park and entrance to the main park. The kids loved the bunk beds and we loved the ability to park our car right in front of the cabin. We will stay here again!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

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 WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Cedar Point and Merry-Go-Round Museum are ...
7.8/10 Good! (24 reviews)
Nice place if you want 2 bedrooms
"Room was nice and big enough for my family! The door system wasn’t the best and had to call for help with it! Hot water and water pressure were not the best in our room but we made do with it! Also had paper thin walls and could hear the neighbors talking and dog barking! Other than that it was fine ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

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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