Northwest Ohio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Occasionally if it gets cold enough for long enough, beautiful blue ice will pile up beneath the lighthouse making for an otherworldly landscape. #snow
Occasionally if it gets cold enough for long enough, beautiful blue ice will pile up beneath the lighthouse making for an otherworldly landscape. #snow
The oldest lighthouse in continuous operation in the Great Lakes, it's an iconic landmark that's a must see for anyone visiting the Lake Erie Shores & Islands region of Ohio. Open to the public, you can climb to the top as well during restricted hours.
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The boardwalk descending from the trail head down towards the Sandusky River.

Where to stay in Northwest Ohio

A nice park to stop for lunch and watch the ships coming into the Maumee river from Lake Erie.

Downtown Toledo

Restaurants, live music and theatres are some highlights of Downtown Toledo. Make a stop by Toledo Repertoire Theatre or Fifth Third Field while you're exploring.

Downtown Toledo
history still stands

Historic Downtown Sandusky

Though Historic Downtown Sandusky may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Merry-Go-Round Museum and Maritime Museum of Sandusky.

Historic Downtown Sandusky
Perry's Victory International Peace Memorial

Ottawa Hills

Travellers like the parks in Ottawa Hills, and Wildwood Preserve Metropark is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ottawa Hills
Aerial panorama Downtown Toldeo Ohio USA all logos removed

Westgate

Westgate might not have many top sights, but Savage Arena and Glass Bowl are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Westgate
Toledo Ohio Maumee River aerial photo

Ottawa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ottawa and surrounding area, you can visit Ottawa Park Golf Course and Glass Bowl.

Ottawa
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Bancroft Hills

When in Bancroft Hills, you can plan a visit to Glass Bowl and Savage Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bancroft Hills
Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

3 out of 5
2001 Cleveland Road Sandusky OH
The price is AU$203 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$203
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,059 reviews)
Clean rooms, polite staff, waterpark was very clean as well. Lots of lifeguards so my kids felt safe.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rossford - Toledo South

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rossford - Toledo South

3 out of 5
9790 Clark Drive Perrysburg OH
The price is AU$116 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$116
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Perrysburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,436 reviews)
Lena and Pauletta were very friendly. Lena has great customer service

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rossford - Toledo South
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

2 out of 5
3309 Milan Rd Sandusky OH
The price is AU$93 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$93
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Staff was nice

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point

Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point

2.5 out of 5
1 Cedar Point Drive Sandusky OH
Stay at this cabin in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and water park access (surcharge). Popular attractions Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (327 reviews)
Everything was excellent. The view was over the top. You can just walk across for the amusement park never had so much fun in my life. It was really really fun.

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point
Steps to Lake Erie near Lakeside - Private Hot Tub, Seasonal Pool, Recreation

Steps to Lake Erie near Lakeside - Private Hot Tub, Seasonal Pool, Recreation

Lakeside Marblehead OH
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Marblehead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions The Keeper’s House and East Harbor ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)
The property is well managed, clean and nicely stocked with linens, towels and kitchen items. It perfectly meets my family's needs with enough space for all 13 of us.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Steps to Lake Erie near Lakeside - Private Hot Tub, Seasonal Pool, Recreation
Best Sunsets on Indian Lake. Perfect for fall & winter escapes! Close to skiing.

Best Sunsets on Indian Lake. Perfect for fall & winter escapes! Close to skiing.

Russells Point OH
Stay at this holiday home in Russells Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Turtle Shell Island and Lake Ridge Island are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Everything was great! We had a wonderful weekend and your house is very nice and clean.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Best Sunsets on Indian Lake. Perfect for fall & winter escapes! Close to skiing.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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