Anna Bell & Stephen
Things To Do
CEDAR POINT
Extend your visit and enjoy "America's Roller Coast". Cedar Point is known for its 18 roller coasters, thrill rides and classic American amusement park vibes. It will also be Halloweekends, Cedar Point's Halloween-themed event with lots of spooky fun and some scary thrills.
Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island
Did you know Lake Erie has islands in it? Put-in-Bay is the larger of the islands and played a critical role in the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. In addition to climbing Perry's International Peace Monument, you can enjoy Put-in-Bay's renowned bar and restaurant scene and beautiful views of Sandusky Bay. A ferry runs from downtown Sandusky to Kelley's and Put-in-Bay daily.
Kelleys Island
Kelleys Island is the largest island in Lake Erie and provides lot of natural beauty to enjoy, including glacial groves leftover from the ice age that formed the Great Lakes. We recommended renting bikes once you get to the island to fully experience its charm. FUN FACT: Anna Bell's mom was the Spanish teacher on Kelleys Island and had to fly or take the ferry every week to teach the handful of students that live on the island all year round.
Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve
This is one of our favorite places to go on a hike! It has beautiful views of both Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie with lots of fall colors, birds, wildflowers and secret natural beaches to enjoy.
Cameo Pizza
The best pizza you'll ever have and a favorite of Anna Bell and Stephen's when they visit Sandusky. Did you know? Stephen met Anna Bell's parents for the first time at Cameo. Anna Bell told her parents Stephen was just a friend, her parents knew otherwise. Tom and Nancy bonded with Stephen almost immediately over Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza and ice cold Miller Lite.
Toft's Dairy Ice Cream Parlor
Any one from Sandusky will argue that Toft's is the best ice cream in the state of Ohio! Toft's is a 120-year-old, family-run dairy with 50+ flavors and huge scoops. (Seriously, order the medium, not the large.) Looking for a recommendation? Nancy, the Mother of the Bride, shares her ultimate Toft's hack: Muddy's Sea Salt Slam with added Peanut Butter Sauce on top.
Marblehead Lighthouse
Marblehead Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse still in operation on the Great Lakes. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse for excellent views of Lake Erie and the islands.
Quarry Hill Winery
Anna Bell grew up picking apples with her family every fall at Quarry Hill and now we enjoy going here for a glass of wine when we visit Sandusky, especially during the fall because of the beautiful foliage in the orchards.