Put-In-Bay Ranked #14 Best Small Town in America
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.…
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“Our Perfect Storm”
The following piece is published in this month’s Put-in-Bay Gazette. The Gazette has been producing incredible independent Put-in-Bay island news for over 40 years. If you have any interest at all in what is happening on South Bass Island, we urge you strongly to subscribe to the Put-in-Bay Gazette. One-year online subscriptions are only $15,…
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Hotel Victory: Put-in-Bay’s “Grandest” Memory
Put-in-Bay, or South Bass Island, is known as the crown jewel of the Lake Erie Islands. Ever since Commodore Perry stationed his fleet here in the harbor and defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, Put-in-Bay has symbolized freedom, joy, and peace. The island offers a rich history,…
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The Original Put-in-Bay Settlers
Many travelers and residents alike know that Put-in-Bay, Ohio’s rich history is one of its grandest features. but not everyone knows about the original Put-in-Bay Settlers. For starters, it has a fascinating legacy of hotels and lodging, as well as famous. Additionally, the island played a significant role in the War of 1812, specifically the…
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Put-in-Bay, Ohio is Open!
Put-in-Bay, Ohio is Open! Put-in-Bay, also known as South Bass Island, is the midwest’s best kept secret. The Lake Erie Island has gathered together its Chamber of Commerce and Business Owners to organize how Put-in-Bay will re-open. With Put-in-Bay, Ohio being such a popular vacation destination in the United States, the so called “key west…
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Out of State Fishing Licences
Put-in-Bay Ohio Fishing License South Bass Island, Ohio is known for a lot of things but one of the most prominent is the great Lake Erie fishing. You can find Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, and is affectionately known to many anglers as the Walleye capital of the world. That being said, it attracts many fisherman from…
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Miller Ferry Travel Updates
Miller Ferry COVID-19 News The Miller Ferry is doing everything in its power to keep Put-in-Bay, Ohio safe during Covid-19. Due to the Corona virus they have posted an updated travel schedule found here: The Miller Boat Line is doing their best to keep our favorite Lake Erie Island safe during this crisis. As of…
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Airbnb Put in Bay | A New Era
Airbnb Put in Bay has quickly become a popular way to stay on South Bass Island. Users like the ease of use, an enormous amount of listings and the crowd sourced accountability. However, guests should be sure to always check with the Put-In-Bay Hotels and Home Rentals DIRECT, as this is often the best deal. Let’s take…
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The Ice Rescue at Catawba Island State Park
Ice Rescue at Catawba Island State Park When the summer season of Put-in-Bay comes to an end and the lake begins to freeze, ice fishermen are ready to go. For many years, the ice fishermen have enjoyed the frozen winter wonderland while in their ice shanties on the hunt for fresh bass, perch and…
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Celebrating Vacation Rental Week, March 9-13, 2020!
Put-in-Bay Ohio is thrilled to participate in the first annual Vacation Rental Week – the vacation and holiday rental industry’s first of its kind! We’d like to use this opportunity to highlight the value and key benefits of professionally-managed vacation rentals for both guests and property owners alike. We also want to encourage you to…
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