Tourism Opportunities

Tourism Opportunities

Welcome ISCA Members and Visitors! On behalf of the Ohio Welcome Team, thank you for your interest in sight-seeing while enjoying the 2018 Nationals at the Sawmill Creek Resort. One of the benefits of our Nationals rotating through multiple regions of the country is enjoying the unique topographical, cultural, and recreational attributes of the various locations. We certainly would like to extend a warm welcome to you as you explore north-central Ohio and the shoreline of Lake Erie! With respect to our show schedule, we have compiled several short potential travel itineraries that could take a couple hours, an entire morning, or most of a day depending on your interests. Within a 20 minute drive of Sawmill Creek, are several small quaint downtowns that offer a nice tourist experience inclusive of shopping, small museums, and eateries. Itineraries for Milan, Sandusky, and Vermilion are included here as a quick overview. Please utilize the websites listed for additional detail on the specific attractions. Also please utilize the website for the local tourism bureau as they can provide a wealth of detailed information of the area. Lake Erie Shores & Islands www.shoresandislands.com 1-800-255-ERIE In addition to these itineraries, a couple of other potential tourist opportunities of note include Cedar Point Amusement Park or an excursion to the nearby islands. The ferry ride to Put-in-Bay offers an epic trip of sightseeing, shopping, and dining as does Kelley Island. Transportation to either location can be arranged through the shuttle at Sawmill Creek. We have also included some information on nearby nature trails and parks that are dog friendly should you wish to take a stroll with your favorites. Again our thanks, please contact the ISC-OH if you need additional information!

Milan, OH Shopping and Museums Historic Milan Town Square Visit Milan, a National Trust for Historic Preservation Distinctive Destination. Spend the day enjoying the many unique shops and restaurants on the historic village square. See the past preserved at the Milan Museum and visit the origin of innovation at Edison Birthplace. No vacation to the Shores and Islands would be complete without a trip to Milan. Edison Birthplace 9 Edison Dr. (off SR 113), Milan 419.499.2135 www.tomedison.org Visit Thomas Edison s 1847 birthplace. Tour his boyhood home and see displays of some of his accomplishments as the world s greatest inventor. Milan Historical Museum 10 Edison Dr. (off SR 113), Sandusky 419.499.2968 www.milanhistory.org Visit a National Trust for Historic Preservation Distinctive Destination! The Museum offers an excursion into the past with new, interactive exhibits for children and adults. Recommended Eateries The Invention Restaurant 15 N. Main Street Milan, OH 44846 419-499-0478

Sandusky, OH Museums, shopping, and dining options Cooke-Dorn Historic Site 1415 Columbus Ave., Sandusky 419.627.0640 or tour@oldhouseguild.org This site includes a three-story mansion that features a ruby and cranberry glass collection, antique furnishings, a garden, greenhouses and a gift shop. Follett House Museum 404 Wayne St., Sandusky 419.627.9608 www.sandusky.lib.oh.us/follet_house/ Discover Sandusky s past! Sandusky Library s local history museum with four floors of exhibits featuring Johnson s Island Civil War Prison Camp, Cedar Point and many other artifacts that shaped local life. Maritime Museum of Sandusky 125 Meigs Street, Sandusky Contact Annette Wells- 419.624.0274 www.sanduskymaritime.org This museum interprets the maritime history of the area including boat building, recreational boating, passenger boats, shipwrecks, wetlands, commercial shipping, fishing, and the boats of Sandusky s Underground Railroad through interactive exhibits and educational programs. Merry-Go-Round Museum 301 Jackson Street, Sandusky 419.626.6111 www.merrygoroundmuseum.org Smiles all around as the carousel spins and the music plays at The Merry-Go-Round Museum. This year's exhibit is "Carousels: A True American Art Form." The Museum provides wood carving demonstrations, a gift shop, and more. A ride on the historic carousel is included with admission. Recommended Eateries TBD

Vermilion, OH Shopping, wineries, and dining Historic Downtown Vermilion 685 Main St., Vermilion 440.963.0772 www.mainstreetvermilion.com This quaint harbor side village is filled with specialty shops, dining experiences, and even the historic Vermilion Print Shop Museum. Shops include those touting Vera Bradley handbags, dolls, clothing, jewelry, nautical fare, collectibles and more. Vermilion News Print Shop Museum 727 Grand St., Vermilion 440.967.4555 or 440.522.8397 VermilionNewsPrintShopMuseum.com From 1905-1964, a weekly newspaper was composed and printed here. All types of books, magazines, and signs were printed with its presses which are still on display today. Vermilion photographs and original printed materials, two small linotypes, and four letter presses are also on display. Paper Moon Vineyards 2008 SR 60, Vermilion Contact Adam Cawrse-440.967.2500 adam@papermoonvineyards.com www.papermoonvineyards.com Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at the winery. Paper Moon Vineyards serves a selection of regional and viniferous wines. The tasting room offers a view of the vineyard, pond woods and occasional bald eagle. Quarry Hill Winery and Orchard 8403 Mason Rd. (one mile east of SR 61) Berlin Heights Contact Mac McLelland 419.706.8005 or quarryhillwinery@gmail.com www.quarryhillwinery.com The farm offers tasting and sales of fine fruits and quality wines. The orchard and vineyard, once art of a sandstone quarry over a century ago, is the highest point in Erie County, once referred to as "The Pinnacle", and offers a view of Lake Erie. Recommended Eateries Chez Francois Restaurant 55 Main Street, Vermilion 440.967.0630 www.chezfrancois.com This is one of the premier restaurants in Ohio. ***** $$$

Area Parks Sight-seeing and hiking Castalia Quarry MetroPark 8404 Sandusky Clyde Rd. (SR 101), Castalia Offering a panoramic view of Sandusky Bay and the Lake Erie islands, the quarry is home to about 240 species of native plants, including some that are rare or threatened, as well as fossils dating back 400 million years, and glacial grooves. Mountain bike trails, hiking, pets permitted, birding, geocaching, picnic tables, grills, and restrooms available seasonally. Open daily, 8 am-dusk. The Coupling MetroPark 11618 Mudbrook Rd. (SR 13), Milan 26-acre park located in an undisturbed Huron River flood plain. Virginia Bluebells cover the river bank in early spring. The Coupling's restored facilities may be reserved by the public, and include two train cars, each equipped as bunk houses, and a depot with meeting room and kitchen. Canoeing and kayaking also available. Fires permitted behind the depot. Leashed dogs permitted. Year-round, 8 am-dusk. East Sandusky Bay MetroPark 3819 Cleveland Rd. (US 6), Sandusky Open year-round, 8 am-dusk. This property includes the Community Foundation Preserve at Eagle Point, Putnam Marsh Nature Preserve, Joseph Steinen Wildlife Area, Wyandot Wetland Meadows Preserve, and Stockdale Arboretum. Trails at Eagle Point lead through the wooded areas out to East Sandusky Bay, one of the largest remaining naturally functioning freshwater coastal marshes in Ohio. Home to bald eagles, therefore public access during certain times is limited by state and federal guidelines. Picnic tables, shelter, play area, small boat launch, hiking trails, pets permitted, cross-country skiing, and restrooms available seasonally. Access to the East Sandusky Bay Water Trail available. Edison Woods MetroPark 10186 Ceylon Rd. (SR 61), Berlin Heights 1,300 acres of sandstone cliffs, woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Variety of seasonal wildflowers, rare plants, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. Six miles of wooded and prairie trails, the Adventure Walkway boardwalk, and geocaching. Horseback riding trails available to the public (bring your own horse). Picnic tables, shelter(s), pets permitted, cross-country skiing, restrooms available seasonally. Hunting allowed with a permit. Year-round, 8 am-dusk. MetroBark MetroPark at Osborn Park, 3109 Hull Rd., Huron Erie MetroPark's MetroBark Park is an off-leash dog park offering over three acres for dog owners and their well-mannered dogs to use. Enjoy a secure, double-gated, fenced-in, grassy area with shade trees, and designated small dog and large dog areas. Registration required by calling 419.625.7783 ext. 221. Open daily, year-round 8 am-dusk.

Milan Towpath MetroPark 99 N. Main St., Milan This.9-mile path is a linear park that follows the path of an early canal and railway. Deeply rooted in Milan history, this area runs through a site of a Moravian Indian mission village. After the village of Milan was established, the Huron River was dammed below the village and Merry's Mills, a gristmill and sawmill, was opened, creating the area surrounding the Milan Towpath MetroPark. Walking trails, birding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and pet-friendly. 8 am-dusk. Osborn MetroPark 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron Once the site of Osborn Prison Honor Farm, this 172-acre park offers a diverse wildlife habitat in an urban setting. Shelters, meeting rooms, two playgrounds, tennis and pickleball courts, soccer fields, disc golf course, horseshoes, birding, hiking trails, pets permitted, reservable shelters, outdoor fitness equipment, and Children's Forest. MetroBark dog park, an off-leash dog park (registration required), near the Maple Grove Center on Hull Rd. Open daily, 8 am-dusk.

Cedar Point cedarpoint.com 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio Amusement Park Hours: 10 am 10 pm daily Ticket information: Single Regular pass: $67 Single day Jr./Sr. pass: $45 (Ages 3-61 who are under 48 tall or age 62 and older) Starlight Tickets- After 5 pm till 10 pm- $42 Directions: 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio Turn right on Cleveland Road W. (Route 6) at end of Sawmill Creek entrance drive. Drive 4.9 miles. Turn Right onto Cedar Point Drive destination on the left.

Island Adventures Sight-seeing, shopping, and eateries The ride from the mainland is half the fun! Four different ferry boat lines provide service from the mainland to Ohio s Lake Erie Islands which include The Jet Express, a high speed passenger ferry, Miller Ferry Lines, the Kelleys Island Ferry, and the Goodtime which does a daily island hopping cruise. South Bass Island - Put-in-Bay Shopping Island Style Dozens of specialty shops are located in the downtown area. Put-in-Bay Tour Train 2071 Langram Rd., Put-In-Bay 419.285.4855 www.perryscave.com A perfect way of transporting your group around Put-in-Bay. Board the Tour Train to see the island while learning fun facts and history along the way. Perry s Victory & International Peace Memorial 93 Delaware Ave., Put-In-Bay 419.285.2184 www.nps.gov/pevi This 352-foot tall memorial commemorates Oliver Hazard Perry's victory over the British during the War of 1812. Afterwards, stop in the Visitor Center which features displays, a video theater, and gift shop. Perry s Cave Family Fun Center 2071 Langram Rd., Put-In-Bay 419.285.4855 www.perryscave.com Attractions include Perry's Cave, The Butterfly House, Fort Amaze-n Maze, miniature golf, rock climbing wall, antique car museum, and gift shops. Snack shack and picnic pavilion on-site. Put-in-Bay Winery on the Doller Estate 392 Bay View Ave., Put-In-Bay 419.285.3343 www.dollerhouse.com Enjoy a guided wine-tasting tour of the Valentine Doller Mansion and experience island life as it was in the 1800s. Sample island wines while relaxing in the wine garden or enjoying the harbor view from the front lawn. Heineman's Winery and Crystal Cave 978 Catawba Ave., Put-in-Bay 419.285.2811 www.heinemanswinery.com Founded in 1888, Heineman's Winery has produced some of Ohio's finest wines. For a nominal fee, tour the winery and Crystal Cave. Wine and grape juice tasting in the scenic wine garden. Wine shipped yearround. The Crystal Cave is also touted as the world s largest geode

Kelleys Island Island Style Pubs and eateries. Kelleys Island Historical Museum Division St., Kelleys Island 419.746.2399 A museum, gift shop, and The Old Stone Church built in 1867. Enjoy displays depicting island history and culture. Glacial Grooves Division St., Kelleys Island www.ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/places/nw08 The world's largest accessible glacial grooves, embedded with fossils that are 350-400 million years old. Located on the north side of the island, the grooves can be viewed from a walkway and stairs. Kelleys Island Wine Company 418 Woodford Rd., Kelleys Island 419.746.2678 www.kelleysislandwine.com Experience the beautiful indoor and outdoor setting, dining options, special events, catering, and award winning" wines. Horseshoe pit, volleyball, and gift shop also available. Kelleys Island State Park 920 Division St., Kelleys Island 419.734.4424 www.ohiodnr.com The park features hiking trails, camping, launch ramp, fishing, summer programs, picnic shelter, and swimming beach.