| colorful, caribbean-inspired rooms feature coffeemakers, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks; some include whirlpool tubs or private balconies. this island-themed hotel is a 5-minute walk from put-in-bay refuge harbor and 11 minutes' walk from perry's victory and international peace memorial. the hotel offers 4 outdoor pools, including 1 with a waterfall and another with a swim-up bar. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a 30-person whirlpool tub, and a bar in a pirate ship
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 2 hr 24
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 Lighthouse (8 min)
Lighthouse and lake Glacial Grooves (1 hr 7)
Limestone bedrock with fossils & deep grooves caused by glacial activity around 18,000 years ago. Butterfly House (13 min) Middle Bass Island (53 min)
Boating & camping around a Lake Erie island, home to a state park & restored 19th-century winery. Miller Ferry (42 min) Crystal Cave (11 min)
Massive celestite geode at a winery, filled with pale blue crystals from 8 to 18 inches long. Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society at Marblehead Lighthouse State Park (1 hr 4)
Lakeshore park featuring a storied lighthouse with a museum & public tours, plus picnic tables. Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (13 min)
Scenic park with a 352-ft.-tall column dedicated to those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie. African Safari Wildlife Park (52 min)
Large park with a range of African animals such as monkeys & ocelots, plus shows & tours. Perry's Cave Family Fun Center (12 min)
Family-fun complex with a limestone cave, mini golf, gem mining, a rock wall & a butterfly house. Heineman Winery (11 min)
Longstanding winery with cellar tours & tastings, plus a geode with crystals up to 18 inches long. Kelleys Island State Park (1 hr 6)
Accessible via ferry, a preserve offering camp sites, fishing & a boat launch into Lake Erie. South Bass Island (7 min)
Picturesque island featuring a 33-acre state park alongside caves, wineries & water sports. East Harbor State Park (56 min)
Recreation area on the shores of Lake Erie with scenic wetlands, wildlife, a beach & camping. | 
