Monthly Archives: April 2015

The 2015 Spring Fling Customer Appreciation Party is coming up this weekend. The weather forecast is looking absolutely perfect for a street party! Sun and fun in the warm weather await everyone who comes up. There are still a very limited number of rooms available, so call ASAP to make your reservation! You can’t get into the party without a wristband, which you receive by being a guest at one of our select lodging partners.

The Commodore Resort and Victory Station Hotel can be reached at 419-285-3101.

For a vacation home, cottage, house, or Waterfront Condo rental contact Island Club Rentals at 216-898-9951. read more

This Spring has seen the usual influx of fisherman from across the Midwest and northwest. Trucks and trailers with license plates from Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and even the state up north are on the island catching their limit of Walleye. There is still time to book a house for your fisherman group and enjoy the waters of Lake Erie.

Check out some of these fine samples…

Put-in-Bay has made the list again! We are #14 in the USA! Read the article at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/best-small-towns-2015-180954993/?page=14&no-ist

Townspeople commemorate the events of 1812 every September with Perry’s Victory Heritage Fest, featuring music, art and a recreation of an 1812 military encampment. This summer also marks the start of five years of visits from the U.S. brig Niagara, a historic replica of one of Perry’s ships that will offer tours, sailing trips and the chance to learn old-fashioned seamanship skills. Perry’s Cave (where the commander found drinking water for his men) also offers historic tours, while Crystal Cave across the street features the world’s largest geode, sparkling with pale blue celestine crystals read more

Tired of winter? Join us at Frosty’s Bar in Put in Bay, Ohio for the official/unofficial start of the season April 10th at 5pm for the traditional pizza family buffet. There will be live music from the Sunset Strip Band at Mr. Ed’s all weekend. Many bars are finally open including Mr. Ed’s, Cameos, Topsey Turvey, Round House, Reel Bar, and of course Frosty’s. On Sunday, sing along as we celebrate the Whiskey Light at the Roundhouse bar which marks the opening of the 2015 summer season. Jump on the Miller Ferry and enjoy the festivities during annual event!

The long hard winter is behind us and Put-In-Bay is officially open for the season! The Miller Ferry left the dock at 2pm this afternoon with great fanfare, making it’s maiden journey for 2015. Islanders and visitors alike rejoiced. We are expecting another incredible summer at Put-In-Bay and welcome you to make your summer reservations now before everything books up! Visit our Lodging Page and check out what is available, or visit our online Calendar of Events to choose a theme weekend for you and your family or group.

Pretty soon, the trees will be filled with leaves, the pools will be filled with fresh water, and the island will be filled with the joyful sounds of children and adults alike. Come join us. Have a great day… and we’ll see YOU at the Bay! read more