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Kids' Activities in Sandusky

Sandusky is on the edge of Lake Erie in northern Ohio. It has a rich maritime history. The lake continues to play an important role in the city's life. Visitors standing at the waterfront and can see across the lake to Ontario, Canada. Sample some of the traditional, fun activities and attractions the city offers for kids.

Cedar Point Amusement Park
- The home of 17 roller coasters beckons you to test your courage. Try Blue Streak, a traditional wood roller coaster or Magnum XL-200, an all-steel coaster. If you want a twisty, looping ride, go for Mantis, Iron Dragon, Corkscrew or Wicked Twister. For the younger set, try Gemini Jr., Woodstock Express or Wildcat. The youngest visitors may enjoy Red Baron, hot rods and bumper boats. There are many more amusement rides for thrill-seekers of all ages, plus shows, games and a separate water park, Soak City.
  
  Cedar Point Amusement Park
  
  One Cedar Point Dr.
  
  Sandusky, OH 44870
  
  419-627-2350
  
  cedarpoint.com
The Merry-Go-Round Museum
- Zebras, ostriches, bison, camels and even skunks are carousel animals you can see at The Merry-Go-Round Museum. Trace the history of the merry-go-round through exhibits and displays. Watch a professional carver create a new animal in the workshop. Step back in time to ride on the large, old-fashioned carousel with calliope music and colorful lights.
  
  The Merry-Go-Round Museum
  
  301 Jackson St.
  
  Sandusky, OH 44870
  
  419-626-6111
  
  merrygoroundmuseum.org
City Park Fun
- Watch lake freighters enter Sandusky Bay, picnic and play on the playground at Shoreline Park. Ride, walk or skateboard on Sandusky Bay Pathway along the waterfront. The pathway is 13 miles. A handy starting point is Shoreline Park. Washington Park in downtown has a working floral clock built into a large mound. "The Boy with the Boot" statue in the middle of a fountain is another feature of this park. In the summertime, the old-fashioned The Red Wagon dispenses fresh popcorn as it has since 1910. Stop by the park to take family photos in front of the clock or fountain or purchase a bag of popcorn.
  
  City of Sandusky Division of Recreation
  
  222 Meigs St.
  
  Sandusky, OH 44870
  
  419-625-3864
  
  cityofsandusky.com/recreation/facilities.htm
Maritime Museum of Sandusky and Two Local Lighthouses
- Swing by the Maritime Museum to learn about the role of boats, ferries, fishing, shipping and shipbuilding on Lake Erie. Unusual exhibits examine ice-harvesting on the lake and how Sandusky's boats helped transport African Americans on the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada. Afterward, take a short drive to Catawba Island to see Marblehead Lighthouse and Port Clinton Lighthouse.
  
  Maritime Museum of Sandusky
  
  125 Meigs St.
  
  Sandusky, OH 44870
  
  419-624-0274
  
  sanduskymaritime.org/index.html
  
  Marblehead State Park
  
  110 Lighthouse Drive
  
  Marblehead, OH 43440
  
  419-734-4424
  
  dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/marblehead/tabid/763/Default.aspx
  
  Port Clinton Lighthouse
  
  Brands' Marina
  
  451 West Lakeshore Drive
  
  Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
  
  419-734-4212
  
  brandsmarina.com/lighthouse.htm
Day Trip to Kelleys Island
- Take a ferry or your own boat from Sandusky to Kelleys Island, part of Lake Erie Islands State Park, for a day trip of picnicking, swimming and adventure. Hike to Inscription Rock, discover Native-American pictographs made centuries ago. Continue to the glacial grooves--long ruts in rock--to witness the glacier movement in this area from prehistoric times.
  
  Lake Erie Islands State Park
  
  4049 E. Moores Dock Rd.
  
  Port Clinton, OH 43452
  
  419-746-2546
  
  dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/lakeerie/tabid/753/Default.aspx