Northwest Ohio

Travel 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 Fifth Third Field or Huntington Center 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 Maritime Museum of Sandusky and Merry-Go-Round Museum.

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
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Bancroft Hills

When in Bancroft Hills, you can plan a visit to Glass Bowl and Ottawa Park Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bancroft Hills
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
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 HK$531 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$531
HK$601 total
8 Feb - 9 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! (1,423 reviews)
nice place n clean 👍

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

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

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

3 out of 5
2001 Cleveland Road Sandusky OH
The price is HK$976 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$976
HK$1,110 total
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! (1,053 reviews)
The front desk staff was phenomenal, especially Jasaira, her positive upbeat personality is the best ive seen in a long time. She deserves a raise!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay
Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Downtown

3 out of 5
101 N Summit St Toledo OH
The price is HK$825 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$825
HK$972 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Toledo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,250 reviews)
The rooms are spotless, and the hotel's restaurant/bar is awesome.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Downtown
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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
Just a few blocks from Lake Erie! 4 season home with a cozy cottagey feel.

Just a few blocks from Lake Erie! 4 season home with a cozy cottagey feel.

Lakeside Marblehead OH
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Marblehead. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities and in-room jetted baths. Popular attractions Cedar Point and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
VERY kid friendly!!

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Just a few blocks from Lake Erie! 4 season home with a cozy cottagey feel.
Lake front 4-bedroom vacation home with pool and tiki bar!

Lake front 4-bedroom vacation home with pool and tiki bar!

St Marys OH
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in St. Marys. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Grand Lake St Marys State ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
Our lake house vacation was absolutely perfect! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning views. The house itself is gorgeous—spacious, and beautiful, making it the ideal setting for a relaxing getaway.The best part? The patio. We spent both Saturday and Sunday lounging out there, ...

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Lake front 4-bedroom vacation home with pool and tiki bar!
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Popular places to visit

Cedar Point Ferris Wheel

Cedar Point

5/5(1 review)

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
Female Ruddy Duck. The Toledo Zoo has AZA Accreditation.

Toledo Zoo

Visit the animals who live at Toledo Zoo during your trip to Toledo. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Toledo Zoo
#OurFishOurFight An enormous inflatable head of Spike, the main mascot for the Toledo Walleye hockey team, serves as a gateway for the players to enter the ice during the announcement of the starting lineups.

Huntington Center

Catch an event at Huntington Center during your trip to Toledo. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Huntington Center
When Lake Erie has enough ice, cities of ice fisherman gather at the Catawba Island State Park to head out towards Put-in-Bay to try their luck at ice fishing. Great bucket list experience for those who've never had the opportunity.

Catawba Island State Park

You can take time to visit Catawba Island State Park during your travels to Port Clinton. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Catawba Island State Park
Grand Lake is underappreciated. It has wonderful boating and cool vistas. We stayed at a condo right on the lake. Blue Herons everywhere.

Grand Lake St Marys State Park

You can take time to visit Grand Lake St Marys State Park during your travels to St. Marys. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Grand Lake St Marys State Park
Aerial View of Anthony Wayne Bridge and Toledo Skyline at Golden Hour

Glass City Center

Learn about the events happening in Glass City Center during your trip to Toledo. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Glass City Center

Things to do

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

HK$429
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

HK$327
per adult
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Tour Packages and Sightseeing Columbus Ohio

Tour Packages and Sightseeing Columbus Ohio

HK$468
per adult
Tour Packages and Sightseeing Columbus Ohio
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

HK$327
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Come Enjoy 2 Casinos Roundtrip Available in Columbus Ohio

Come Enjoy 2 Casinos Roundtrip Available in Columbus Ohio

HK$624
per adult
Come Enjoy 2 Casinos Roundtrip Available in Columbus Ohio
Columbus Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus

HK$96
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus
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Grand Lake St Marys

Celina

Wilder Bowl, the heart of Oberlin College, is a large, open grassy area where the students hangout on a nice day. It also hosts "stress-relieving" bouncy tents and obstacle courses during mid-terms.

Oberlin

Point Pelee National Park showing a bridge and wetlands

Leamington

Marblehead Lighthouse in Marblehead, Ohio, United States, is the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the American side of the Great Lakes.

Marblehead

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