Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial - Plan Your Visit

Local Partners & Information Resources

Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce

Lake Erie Islands Historical Museum

Getting There

Plane
Griffing Island Airlines/Flying Service (800-368-3743): Year round transit to Put-in-Bay and all of the Lake Erie Islands from Port Clinton and Sandusky. Reservations required. PRIVATE PLANES:Put-in-Bay Airport is open daily from dawn to dusk. A small landing fee is charged and tie-downs are available.

Car
FROM EAST: Ohio Turnpike to US 250. Take US 250 north to SR 2 west. FROM WEST: Ohio Turnpike to SR 53 and SR 2. There are several ferry lines that service the island, the Jet Express, The Miller Boat Line, and the Rocket.

Take SR 2 to 163/Port Clinton exit and follow the signs to the Jet Express.

Take SR 2 to 53 N/Catawba Island exit and to the Miller Boat Line.

Take SR 2 to 250 N/Sandusky exit and follow the signs to the Rocket ferry line.

Public Transportation
Access to the island is by public ferry or plane only. Facilities are available on the island for private planes and boats.

On the island there are several taxi companies that will take you around the island for a small fee. There is also a bus line that runs between the Miller Boat Line and town.

Getting Around

Once you arrive on South Bass Island, the park and most other attractions are either within walking distance or a short bus or taxi ride away; rates are reasonable. Golf cart/bicycle rentals are also available. Services limited during off-season.