TigerNation10
Posts: 483
Jun 25, 2011 3:49pm
Planning on heading up to Cedar Point in the next couple weeks for a couple days. Besides Cedar Point, what other things are there to do during the day/night close by? Suggestions?
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jun 25, 2011 4:11pm
Island hopping.
There's a few bars downtown Sandusky as well, if that's your thing...
There's a haunted house on RT 250 that's pretty good..
Some nice golf courses around the area
Nothing too exciting though, honestly..
Most of the fun stuff involves the water.
There's a few bars downtown Sandusky as well, if that's your thing...
There's a haunted house on RT 250 that's pretty good..
Some nice golf courses around the area
Nothing too exciting though, honestly..
Most of the fun stuff involves the water.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 25, 2011 5:43pm
A couple of Water Park Resorts
Kalahari
Great Wolf Lodge
I think maybe one other, but not sure.
Other than that, as Hoops said, head to the lake. I would honestly go to Put-in-Bay or Port Clinton. More to do than Sandusky and not far away. Put-in-Bay has much more.
Kalahari
Great Wolf Lodge
I think maybe one other, but not sure.
Other than that, as Hoops said, head to the lake. I would honestly go to Put-in-Bay or Port Clinton. More to do than Sandusky and not far away. Put-in-Bay has much more.
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Jun 25, 2011 6:48pm
Do like Tommy Boy and go cow tipping. 
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Jun 25, 2011 6:55pm
Soak City during the day if its nice out.
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Jun 25, 2011 7:43pm
Make sure you stop at Cheese Haven. The best Cheese and lots of free samples.
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Jun 25, 2011 10:10pm
Skyhook79;813785 wrote:Make sure you stop at Cheese Haven. The best Cheese and lots of free samples.
Cheese Haven is on Rt. 53 on Catawba, about 40 minutes away, but it's worth the drive if you also have dinner just down the road at Mon Ami winery. Really good food, fun atmosphere, good house-made wine, live entertainment on the weekend, and it's only a few miles from the ferry to PIB.
Otherwise there are only a few other things people haven't mentioned yet. Toft's Ice Cream is in Sandusky and is some of the best ice cream you'll find anywhere (it's served in the park, but the actual dairy is just outside Sandusky). There's a pretty good Goofy Golf on Rt. 250. If you have kids check out the Prehistoric Forest (kinda crappy) and the African Wildlife Safari (a drive through safari with really African animals, pretty decent). I would also recommend eating at Danny Boys. It's on the west side of 250 between Kalahari and Sandusky. They make excellent pizza.
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muffy
Posts: 128
Jun 25, 2011 11:25pm
Merry-Go-Round Museum on the square, downtown. It's in the old Post Office building.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jun 26, 2011 12:06am
+1 on Danny Boys.
Favorite place to eat at in Sandusky and a nice atmosphere... Wish it was bigger and in a better location though. It's basically right in the heart of a lot of the 250 traffic.
Toft's was also a great suggestion. Could be the best Ice Cream you ever had and it's locally owned and operated.
Favorite place to eat at in Sandusky and a nice atmosphere... Wish it was bigger and in a better location though. It's basically right in the heart of a lot of the 250 traffic.
Toft's was also a great suggestion. Could be the best Ice Cream you ever had and it's locally owned and operated.
Murdski99
Posts: 399
Jun 26, 2011 2:55am
I went to the TGI Fridays and it was a good time
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areyoukiddingme
Posts: 88
Jun 26, 2011 7:21am
The Prehistoric Forest has been closed! I think it officially closed at the end of last season.
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Jun 26, 2011 10:53am
The name of the cave in that general area is escaping me, but it was pretty cool.
Edison's house and other attractions in Milan are good for a few hours.
Edison's house and other attractions in Milan are good for a few hours.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jun 26, 2011 11:33am
The cave I assume you are speaking of is probably Seneca Caverns. It's about 15 minutes or so from Sandusky.
There is also a booze cruise every Friday night that takes you to the islands. Supposed to be a lot of fun.
There is also a booze cruise every Friday night that takes you to the islands. Supposed to be a lot of fun.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Jun 26, 2011 11:38am
Murdski99;814101 wrote:I went to the TGI Fridays and it was a good time
great food, fun atmosphere, all around solid B
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jun 26, 2011 11:40am
Seneca Caverns in Bellevue. About 15 miles away or so.
There is a booze cruise every Friday night that takes you to the islands for a bit and then back.
There is a booze cruise every Friday night that takes you to the islands for a bit and then back.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jun 26, 2011 2:53pm
Meh, I went to TGI Fridays about 2 months ago and the menu had become stripped down, prices seemed to be up and the food was "ok" given the price tag...
Damon's which is located by the lake downtown is better, IMO... At least they have a good happy hour. Of course, it's been awhile since I've been there as well, so it may suck too.
Damon's which is located by the lake downtown is better, IMO... At least they have a good happy hour. Of course, it's been awhile since I've been there as well, so it may suck too.
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Sonofanump
Jun 26, 2011 4:15pm
Not fond of either TGIF or Damons, Danny Boys has the best deep dish pizza besides the original Pizzaria Uno that I've ever had.
Toft's is the best ice cream, don't be hero, get the small.
Toft's is the best ice cream, don't be hero, get the small.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Jun 27, 2011 9:49am
What's name of the little dive restaurant across the street from Cheese Haven? ...best fried perch sandwich in the entire area.
ManO'War
Posts: 1,420
Jun 27, 2011 10:58am
When I was little I remember going to Fort Firelands and Mystery Hill....both have probably long been closed.
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Jun 27, 2011 11:23am
http://opulentopossum.blogspot.com/2010/12/cheese-haven-port-clinton-ohio.html
http://cheesehaven.com/
Didn't know he died. He was entertaining to say the least. Reminded me of the soup Nazi only with cheese.
http://cheesehaven.com/
Didn't know he died. He was entertaining to say the least. Reminded me of the soup Nazi only with cheese.
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Jun 27, 2011 11:25am
Tiernan;814994 wrote:What's name of the little dive restaurant across the street from Cheese Haven? ...best fried perch sandwich in the entire area.
I think that there's a steakhouse in front of Cheese Haven, and some place called something like Broaster Chicken (or something like that) across the street.
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Jun 27, 2011 11:30am
hoops23;814310 wrote:Meh, I went to TGI Fridays about 2 months ago and the menu had become stripped down, prices seemed to be up and the food was "ok" given the price tag...
Damon's which is located by the lake downtown is better, IMO... At least they have a good happy hour. Of course, it's been awhile since I've been there as well, so it may suck too.
I would steer clear of the TGI Friday's at Castaway Bay. It's owned and operated by Cedar Point, so the food isn't that great and the prices are inflated. Also, because it's just outside the park, it's usually packed. There is a nice deck out back, so if you can get a seat outside, it's a nice atmosphere.
The location of the store in Sandusky is pretty cool though. I used to eat there a few times a month when I lived in Norwalk. It's on the second floor of a building, with windows on two sides of the resturant, so almost every table has a great view. Depending on where you are sitting you can see Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie, downtown Sandusky, Kelly's Island, and Cedar Point. It's kind of hard to find, because it's tucked away at a marina on the edge of town.
Here's the address for Damon's
701 E. Water St.
Sandusky, OHIO 44870
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Jun 27, 2011 2:20pm
Yeah Broaster Chicken is the place. Forget the chicken and get their fried perch sandwich...kinda pricey at $8.95 but worth it. Had two last weekend!krambman;815103 wrote:I think that there's a steakhouse in front of Cheese Haven, and some place called something like Broaster Chicken (or something like that) across the street.
TigerNation10
Posts: 483
Jun 27, 2011 5:50pm
Anyone know of anywhere that sells discounted Cedar Point tickets?
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Jun 27, 2011 6:17pm
TigerNation10;815451 wrote:Anyone know of anywhere that sells discounted Cedar Point tickets?
I know Meijer stores did in the past and maybe AAA?