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Things to Do  

Ottawa County Courthouse Marker 10-62

Ottawa County Courthouse Marker 10-62, Port Clinton

 Yaqui Says:  The marker reads:Front Text : "Ottawa County Courthouse"As the county seat, Port Clinton is home to the present Ottawa County Courthouse, completed on May 20, 1901 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Constructed in the Richardson Romanesque style,... 

Ottawa County Courthouse 1901

Ottawa County Courthouse 1901, Port Clinton

 Yaqui Says:  The Ottawa County Courthouse was designed by architectural firm Wing and Mahurin and built in 1901 for $65,000. In the county seat of Port Clinton, the building is still in use and today houses the Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas and its probate and juvenile... 

Friendship Park & Harry Stensen Mural

Friendship Park & Harry Stensen Mural, Port Clinton

 Yaqui Says:  This beautiful mural depicts the historic downtown Port Clinton of life along the Portage River through its history. It actually talks with a recorded story that walks visitors through many of the features in the mural (sound system unavailable during the winter). Port... 

Erie Dearie Park

Erie Dearie Park, Port Clinton

 Yaqui Says:  This lovely little park is located off Main Street. Just a simple little park, but one dedicate to the inventor of the Erie Dearie, "The Lure that made Lake Erie the Walleye Capital of the World," charter boat captain, Dan Galbincea. Read the web site to learn more.Port... 

Explore Historical Downtown

Explore Historical Downtown, Port Clinton

 Yaqui Says:  Port Clinton has a beautiful historic downtown area that has some really neat stores, pubs, and restaurants. It is a very popular place during summer and winter. A great way to spend a day.GALLERY ON THE LAKEDOWNTOWN PORT CLINTONPORT CLINTON, OHIO 43452419-734-3318GREAT... 

Port Clinton Municipal Pier

Port Clinton Municipal Pier, Port Clinton

 Yaqui Says:  Port Clinton has some of the nicest marina's. It was so wonderful to be able to just stroll along them and take in all the lovely sights. Many of them have parks, benches, and restaurants. They have many different type amenities, so enjoy a stroll. 

Just Drive

Just Drive, Port Clinton

 ajauw Says:  To be honest there really isn't much in Port Clinton except the ferry launch and some dining. But we found that a short drive up lake shore dr. gives you a pleathera of things. The draw back... everything is closed Mon. and Tues. , bummer. Still the sights are enough to over... 

Hotels  

Holiday Inn Express Port Clinton

 1 Review and 289 Opinions  Stayed in a "suite efficiency". The room is basically two double beds, a hida-bed, and has a... 

Beachfront Resort Motel

 1 Review and 32 Opinions  As you walk in your immeadiate reaction is "well this typical" and you would be right. It's a... 

Restaurants  

Island House Restaurant: Elegant Dining

Island House Restaurant: Elegant Dining, Port Clinton

 Yaqui Says:  This wonderful restaurant offers visitors a quiet elegant place to dine and enjoy. This place has lots of wonderful history that surrounds you. What is special is its part of the historic Island House Hotel. So if your staying at the hotel you have access to the restaurant... 

Jolly Roger: Pearch and Walleye OH MY!

Jolly Roger: Pearch and Walleye OH MY!, Port Clinton

 ajauw Says:  Ok this isn't a 4 star restaruant, but a definate must stop. Had to have been, there was a line pretty much out the door. I know that the tag says local, but it deffinately has an out of town croud to it. I never had pearch before but this was the best fish I have had. Get... 

THE MON AMI IN PORT CLINTON: THEIR SALAD DAYS ARE OVER

THE  MON  AMI  IN PORT CLINTON: THEIR SALAD DAYS ARE OVER, Port Clinton

 caroly Says:  WE HAD HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT THIS VINTAGE RESTAURANT--OF THE MON AMI WINERY FAME. THE FOOD WAS ONLY FAIR. THE BUILDING ITSELF IS GORGEOUS. WE WERE ESPECIALLY DISAPPOINTED IN THE LOBSTER BISQUE AND THE HOUSE SALAD. BOTH WERE OLD, WATERY, AND ORANGE. THEY DO HAVE A FAIRLY NICE... 

Nightlife  

Rum Runner: Local Hangout
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What decor! Lots of wonderful ambience this place and is a real favorite of locals. It is also part of the Island House Hotel, so you have your choice to dine in elegance or to dine on appetizers like stuffed mushrooms, chicken strips, wings, nachos, potato skins and more.

Updated Dec 27, 2010

Address: 02 Madison Street, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

Phone: 419-734-0100

Website: http://port-clinton-ohio-hotel.com/accommodations-dinning.html

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Shopping  

Cheeshaven: World Famous
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We brought our Mom here because she loves these types of places. It is a store filled with all sorts of varieties of handcrafted cheeses, meats, and old fashion candies.

Written Feb 20, 2013

Address: 2920 E Harbor Road Port Clinton, OH 43452-2613

Phone: (419) 734-2611

Website: http://www.cheesehaven.com/

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Tourist Traps  

Any where on Put-in-Bay
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Bars, souvenier shops, bars, souvenier shops, bars. Did I mention souvenier shops.

Unique Suggestions: Rent a cart and go see the winery and just drive around for a while. Then go to the souvenier shops, bars, souvenier shops, bars. By FOOT. DUI's still count if your in a cart.

Written Jul 16, 2009

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What to Pack  

The necessities
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Luggage and bags: Cooler with goodies(whatever age appropriate needs)

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: pants and sweatshirt for those romantic nights on the beach or for the trip to Put-In-Bay

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Walmart and Rite Aid for your convienence

Photo Equipment: laptop and digital camera equipment

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Swim wear and flip flops of course

Miscellaneous: Party supplies(day or night) for you adults (wink wink nudge nudge)

Updated Jul 16, 2009

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Favorites  

Wylie Walleye
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Favorite thing: I have never heard of this, but seeing it was pretty cool. New York drops the big apple, Port Clinton drops the Big Wylie Walleye. You thinking what?! LOL, for the past 14 years, Port Clinton being the "Walleye Capital of the World," so they drop on New Year's Eve drop a 20-foot, 600-pound walleye from the sky at the stroke of Midnight. It was created by Jim Wendt of Jim's Taxidermy. This event happens every New Years on Perry Street in historical downtown Port Clinton. For more info: Wylie Walleye

Updated Dec 27, 2010

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