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Local Attractions
Explore the Best of Sandusky & Lake Erie
From world-class roller coasters to island getaways, Bayfront Resort puts you right in the heart of it all. Whether you're chasing thrills at Cedar Point, splashing at a waterpark, or hopping a ferry to Put-in-Bay, there's something for everyone just minutes from your site.
~1.5 miles
Downtown Sandusky
Downtown Sandusky offers ferry terminals, great restaurants, and shopping, and was recently voted the #1 Best Coastal Small Town in the USA by USA Today — for the second time in four years.
~25 min by ferry from downtown Sandusky
Kelleys Island
Kelleys Island is the largest American island in Lake Erie, located twelve miles from Sandusky, offering a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Known for its glacial grooves, wineries, beaches, and state park trails.
~10 min drive
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Known worldwide as "America's Roller Coast," Cedar Point has a history dating back to 1870. The park is home to 67 rides including 19 roller coasters like Top Thrill 2, Millennium Force, and Steel Vengeance, plus live shows, dining experiences, the 18-acre Cedar Point Shores Waterpark, and a mile-long beach on Lake Erie.
~5 min drive
Sandusky Mall & Route 250
Head down Route 250/Milan Road and you'll find the Sandusky Mall, larger department stores, fast food, restaurants, a movie theater, and much more.
~25 min by ferry from downtown
Put-in-Bay - South Bass Island
Put-in-Bay is located on South Bass Island, just three miles north of the Ohio mainland, reachable by ferry, boat, or small aircraft. The island is famous for its restaurants, shops, historical sites, and lively atmosphere — a perfect day trip for the whole family.
~ 15 min drive
Kalahari Waterpark
Ohio's largest indoor waterpark, Kalahari features over 250,000 square feet of waterpark fun, dining options, and endless entertainment. Amenities include indoor surfing and bodyboarding year-round, a spa, multiple restaurants, an arcade, and an outdoor Safari Adventure Park with zip line, rope course, climbing wall, mini golf, and an animal park.
~10 min drive
Castaway Bay Indoor Waterpark - Six Flags
Cedar Point's Castaway Bay features a tropical Caribbean theme where it's always 82 degrees year-round. The indoor waterpark features a five-story sprayground, a 100,000-gallon wave pool, 10 water slides, and gentle play zones for little ones.
~5 min drive
Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
57-acre world-class multi-sport tournament complex featuring ten synthetic turf fields for baseball, softball, soccer, and lacrosse. The whole family can enjoy amenities including a Sky Trail High Ropes Course and Putt-in-Bay Mini Golf.