Historic Downtown Sandusky Travel Guide

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Jackson Street Pier is a great place to catch a sunset or the Pelee Islander ferry to, oddly enough, Pelee Island, Canada. Great place to have a little island winery adventure just across the border. #WeekendGetaway
Hands down, best perch sandwiches on Lake Erie. Perch sandwich w/ tartar and and order of fried okra. Simple place with no indoor seating, just grab a bench outside and enjoy.

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Jackson Street Pier is a great place to catch a sunset or the Pelee Islander ferry to, oddly enough, Pelee Island, Canada. Great place to have a little island winery adventure just across the border. #WeekendGetaway

Jackson Street Pier

After visiting Jackson Street Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sandusky.

Jackson Street Pier
Cedar Point Ferris Wheel

Cedar Point

Have a fun-filled day at Cedar Point and see why people love this theme park in Sandusky. Wander through the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Cedar Point
Situated along the shores of Sandusky Bay, it's a great place to sit and watch sunsets or Cedar Point Fireworks while large freighters cruise through the bay's shipping channel.

Shoreline Park

Shoreline Park is just one of the places to see in Sandusky, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Shoreline Park

Castaway Bay Waterpark

Bring your family to Castaway Bay Waterpark and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Sandusky. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Castaway Bay Waterpark

Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center

Explore the great outdoors at Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, a lovely green space in Sandusky. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky

Bring your family to Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Sandusky. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky

Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Sandusky Hotel Deals

Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

2.5 out of 5
223 West Water Street Sandusky OH
Stay at this hotel in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky
Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!

Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!

Sandusky OH
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cedar Point and Kalahari ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
Very expensive for the condition of the property.
For thousands of dollars, we expected a much much nicer and cleaner place. The place is not finished, very worn, had cobwebs in the kitchen, couches smelled like vomit, pillows and comforters were stained, only two keys fobs provided for numerous guests, stains on carpets, stains on futons, steps ...

Reviewed on 28 July 2025

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Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!
Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

3 out of 5
2001 Cleveland Road Sandusky OH
The price is AU$217 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$217
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,057 reviews)
We did all the activities and had a blast

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay
Days Inn by Wyndham Milan Sandusky South

Days Inn by Wyndham Milan Sandusky South

2 out of 5
11410 State Rt 250 Milan OH
The price is AU$85 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$85
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (951 reviews)
The rooms were very clean. Staff was very friendly. Didn’t get a chance to use the pool and hot tub that much but did get a chance.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Milan Sandusky South
Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH

3.5 out of 5
4600 Milan Rd Sandusky OH
The price is AU$230 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$230
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Sandusky. Enjoy 5 indoor pools, 2 hot tubs and free water park access. Popular attractions Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Did enjoy pool but the guests above us were extremely rude and loud

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH
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$91 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$91
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Charged a 200$ room deposit. Nothing in that room was worth 200$

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South
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