| on south bass island, overlooking lake erie, this informal hotel is a mile from put-in-bay airport and 1. 9 miles from put in bay ferry terminal for boats to the mainland. amenities include a tiki bar and a waterside restaurant serving american cuisine, plus 2 pools, a hot tub and a meeting room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs or kitchenettes. basic rooms come with lake views, cable tv, coffeemakers and free wi-fi, as well as balconies or patios
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 2 hr 21
Heineman Winery (18 min)
Longstanding winery with cellar tours & tastings, plus a geode with crystals up to 18 inches long. East Harbor State Park (54 min)
Recreation area on the shores of Lake Erie with scenic wetlands, wildlife, a beach & camping. Miller Ferry (40 min) Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society at Marblehead Lighthouse State Park (1 hr 2)
Lakeshore park featuring a storied lighthouse with a museum & public tours, plus picnic tables. South Bass Island Lighthouse (7 min)
Lighthouse and lake African Safari Wildlife Park (50 min)
Large park with a range of African animals such as monkeys & ocelots, plus shows & tours. Butterfly House (4 min) South Bass Island State Park (5 min)
A ferry-accessible retreat with dock rentals, a boat launch, a small beach, cabins & a campground. South Bass Island (14 min)
Picturesque island featuring a 33-acre state park alongside caves, wineries & water sports. Kelleys Island State Park (1 hr 5)
Accessible via ferry, a preserve offering camp sites, fishing & a boat launch into Lake Erie. Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (8 min)
Scenic park with a 352-ft.-tall column dedicated to those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie. Middle Bass Island (52 min)
Boating & camping around a Lake Erie island, home to a state park & restored 19th-century winery. Crystal Cave (19 min)
Massive celestite geode at a winery, filled with pale blue crystals from 8 to 18 inches long. Perry's Cave Family Fun Center (20 min)
Family-fun complex with a limestone cave, mini golf, gem mining, a rock wall & a butterfly house. Glacial Grooves (1 hr 5)
Limestone bedrock with fossils & deep grooves caused by glacial activity around 18,000 years ago. | 
