Fun Things to Do in Sandusky, Ohio

Fun Things to Do in Sandusky, Ohio
Sandusky is located between Toledo and Cleveland in Ohio; it's on the shores of Lake Erie. Many buildings in the area were built out of the limestone found in the region. There are quite a number of buildings in the storage section of town that are on the National Register of Historic Places. There are several parks along the waterfront, and there is a project to slowly grow the parks until they are connected as one long park along the water. If you're traveling to the area, there are quite a few things to do.

Amusement Parks

For families or for the more adventurous, there is the Cedar Point Amusement Park. It has been voted the best amusement park in the world on more than one occasion, and it's a good place to visit if you're in the area. Besides the 16 roller coasters within the park, there is also live entertainment and other rides for the children to enjoy. Nearby to the amusement park is another family favorite; it's called Soak City Water Park. It is separate from the amusement park, but it's part of the same corporation.

Cedar Point Amusement Park
1 Cedar Point Drive
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
(419) 627-2350

Soak City Water Park
1 Cedar Point Drive
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
(419) 627-2350

Water

For the water enthusiast, there are many things to do. Since Sandusky is on the shores of Lake Erie, sailing or other boating adventures are options. Fishing can be done from the shore or by boat. If the outdoors isn't your thing, there are several indoor water parks at various resorts in the area; you can find them at Castaway Bay and Great Wolf Lodge. These are reserved for guests at the resorts; the only way to participate is to stay there.

Golf

Plum Brook Country Club is in Sandusky, Ohio. So is the Wosusickett Golf Course. Plum Brook is an 18-hole course that is a par 71. Designed by Arther Hills, it was built in 1914. It's a private course. Wosusickett Golf Course is a par 70 that was developed out of farm land and opened in 1984.

Plum Brook Country Club
3712 Galloway Rd
Sandusky, OH 44870
P: (419) 625-5394

Wosusickett Golf Course
6311 Mason Rd
Sandusky, OH 44870
(800) 950-4766

Article Written By Keith Dooley

Keith Dooley has a degree in outdoor education and sports management. He has worked as an assistant athletic director, head coach and assistant coach in various sports including football, softball and golf. Dooley has worked for various websites in the past, contributing instructional articles on a wide variety of topics.

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