Things To Do In Port Clinton Ohio
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Port Clinton Ohio is known as the Walleye Capital of the World. It is located on the shores of Lake Erie, in Ottawa County, Ohio. Things to do in Port Clinton are often centered around the Lake and Portage River.
About Port Clinton
Port Clinton is located at the mouth of the Portage River on Lake Erie. This area offers swimming, windsurfing, or just relaxing on the beach. Charter boats and walk-on head boats are available for fishing trips.
Port Clinton is located between Toledo and Cleveland, making it a great base for vacationers! Ferries from Port Clinton cross Lake Erie to South Bass Island, where Put in Bay is located.
Port Clinton is family-friendly, but we enjoy visiting as a couple. There are so many adult-friendly activities here. When it’s time to travel with the kids, we want to do New York with Teenagers! I can’t believe we have teenagers already!
Map of Things to Do in Port Clinton
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Port Clinton has stunning natural scenery, being on the shores of Lake Erie, there are many water-related places to visit and things to do. From Port Clinton, you can also take a ferry over to South Island and visit the lively Put-in-Bay.
Ottawa County Visitor’s Bureau
If you need help planning your time in Port Clinton and surrounding areas, the Ottawa County Visitor’s Bureau should be your first stop! With various brochures, maps, discount coupons, tips, advice, and more.
- Address: 770 SE Catawba Rd, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
- Phone: 419-734-4386
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
Located on the shore, Marblehead Lighthouse State Park features a museum and a lighthouse. The lighthouse is open for tours. The grounds surrounding Marblehead Lighthouse offer excellent picnicking with scenic Lake Erie views. There are 77 steps to the top of the Lighthouse.
Tour tickets are only available on-site with cash on the day of your visit. Tours start at noon; the last tour leaves at 3:40 pm.
- Address: 110 Lighthouse Drive, Marblehead, Ohio 43440
- Phone: 419-743-4424 | Website | Facebook
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Catawba Island State Park
Catawba Island State Park offers access to Lake Erie. Activities available here include motorboating, fishing, and swimming. This State Park is an impressive 10 acres and it also has picnic sites and a pavilion.
- Address: 4049 E. Moores Dock Rd, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
- Phone: 419-734-4424 | Website | Facebook
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Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman’s Wharf is a family-owned business, operating out of Port Clinton since 1960. This business is located on the shoreline of Lake Erie in Downtown Port Clinton.
Fisherman’s Wharf is home to the largest Bait and Tackle store in Northwest Ohio. It also has the largest Sportfishing Fleet in downtown Port Clinton, Fisherman’s Wharf has four six-man charter boats and walk-on head boats also offer fishing trips.
- Address: 83 N. Madison St., Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
- Phone: 419-734-9002 | Website | Facebook
Portage River Paddling Company
At Portage River Paddling you can spend an hour, or the whole day! They have single and double kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, and stand-up paddle boards.
You can go Paddleboarding with Goats, try your hand at Gem Mining, or learn how to Axe Throw. Fun on the river for the whole family.
- Address: 3134 W Harbor Rd, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
- Phone: 419-707-2285 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
African Safari Wildlife Park
African Wildlife Safari Park offers you the opportunity of a Drive-Through Safari. Not only will you get up close and personal with the land animals, but if you look up you may see mallards, bald eagles, Canadian geese, and killdeer, among other birds.
- Address: 267 S Lightner Road, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
- Phone: 800-521-2660 | Website | Facebook
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Liberty Aviation Museum
The Liberty Aviation Museum showcases functioning historical aircraft and vehicles mainly from WWII. You can take a ride in a vintage helicopter or aircraft. The museum holds regular events throughout the year.
- Address: 3515 East State Road, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
- Phone: 419-732-0234 | Website | Facebook
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Let’s Visit Port Clinton!
Have you visited Port Clinton? Did you try out any of our suggestions, or maybe you discovered your own hidden gem? We would love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience!
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